https://www.discovermagazine.com/rss/allDiscover satisfies everyday curiosity with relevant and approachable science news, feature articles, photos and more.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:04:49 GMThttps://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.htmlDiscover Magazine RSS Feed GeneratorenCopyright © 2026 Discover Magazine Inc.https://www.discovermagazine.com/salmonella-outbreak-emerges-in-the-u-s-and-may-be-resistant-to-some-common-antibiotics-49036https://www.discovermagazine.com/salmonella-outbreak-emerges-in-the-u-s-and-may-be-resistant-to-some-common-antibiotics-49036Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMTLearn more about the recent Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. that stems from backyard poultry and how to reduce your chances of infection.Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/around-12-900-years-ago-a-cluster-of-volcanic-eruptions-may-have-triggered-a-sudden-ice-age-49035https://www.discovermagazine.com/around-12-900-years-ago-a-cluster-of-volcanic-eruptions-may-have-triggered-a-sudden-ice-age-49035Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:10:00 GMTLearn how sediment records from Texas and Florida revealed volcanic eruptions that may have triggered the Younger Dryas Ice Age.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/how-to-see-may-s-flower-moon-as-it-peaks-in-daylight-part-of-a-rare-double-full-moon-in-2026-49034https://www.discovermagazine.com/how-to-see-may-s-flower-moon-as-it-peaks-in-daylight-part-of-a-rare-double-full-moon-in-2026-49034Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMTLearn more about May’s 2026 Flower Moon and how you can still catch it even though it peaks during the day.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/ai-companions-are-here-but-their-impact-on-human-to-human-relationships-is-still-unknown-49037https://www.discovermagazine.com/ai-companions-are-here-but-their-impact-on-human-to-human-relationships-is-still-unknown-49037Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:10:00 GMTAI companions may be on the rise, but the concept is not new. The original chatbot ELIZA was built in the 1960s, and even after all this time, we still don't know what the psychological impact of AI could be on human-to-human relationships. Mindhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/these-invasive-frogs-were-once-used-as-pregnancy-tests-now-they-re-carrying-a-deadly-fungus-49026https://www.discovermagazine.com/these-invasive-frogs-were-once-used-as-pregnancy-tests-now-they-re-carrying-a-deadly-fungus-49026Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT​​​​​Learn more about the interesting history of African clawed frogs with health and science, and how they became a harmful invasive species that easily took over waterways. Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/toothed-platypuses-coexisted-with-dolphins-and-flamingos-in-australian-lakes-25-million-years-ago-49032https://www.discovermagazine.com/toothed-platypuses-coexisted-with-dolphins-and-flamingos-in-australian-lakes-25-million-years-ago-49032Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMTLearn about the modern platypus' ancient ancestor, which swam in the same inland lakes as dolphins and had teeth tough enough to crack shells. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/scorpion-stingers-are-fortified-with-metal-and-it-may-shape-how-they-hunt-49031https://www.discovermagazine.com/scorpion-stingers-are-fortified-with-metal-and-it-may-shape-how-they-hunt-49031Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:06:00 GMTLearn how metals like zinc and manganese reinforce scorpion stingers and claws, and how their placement shapes strength, durability, and hunting behavior across species.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/dolphins-create-invisible-vortices-with-their-tails-helping-them-power-ahead-underwater-49028https://www.discovermagazine.com/dolphins-create-invisible-vortices-with-their-tails-helping-them-power-ahead-underwater-49028Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:20:00 GMTLearn how supercomputers simulate how dolphins create powerful vortices that push them forward and make them some of the fastest swimmers in the animal kingdom.Planet 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impairment.Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/75-million-year-old-fossil-reveals-new-species-of-hamster-sized-mammal-from-the-age-of-dinosaurs-49024https://www.discovermagazine.com/75-million-year-old-fossil-reveals-new-species-of-hamster-sized-mammal-from-the-age-of-dinosaurs-49024Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMTLearn about a small rodent-like mammal whose descendants survived the extinction event that killed all non-avian dinosaurs. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/180-million-year-old-ichthyosaur-found-with-100-teeth-and-rocks-in-its-stomach-49021https://www.discovermagazine.com/180-million-year-old-ichthyosaur-found-with-100-teeth-and-rocks-in-its-stomach-49021Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMTLearn about an ichthyosaur found in Germany that is now the youngest fossil found in its genus, and shows a remarkable story of survival.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/mysterious-deep-sea-golden-orb-may-be-from-a-giant-sea-anemone-49025https://www.discovermagazine.com/mysterious-deep-sea-golden-orb-may-be-from-a-giant-sea-anemone-49025Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:15:00 GMTLearn how researchers used morphology and genetic analysis to reveal the identity of a mysterious golden orb found during a deep-sea expedition.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/origins-of-comet-3i-atlas-may-have-been-extremely-cold-beyond-our-solar-system-49023https://www.discovermagazine.com/origins-of-comet-3i-atlas-may-have-been-extremely-cold-beyond-our-solar-system-49023Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:40:00 GMTLearn more about the interstellar traveler, Comet 3I/ATLAS, and what researchers know about its place of origin.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/kraken-like-octopus-up-to-the-size-of-a-5-story-building-stalked-the-oceans-100-million-years-ago-49022https://www.discovermagazine.com/kraken-like-octopus-up-to-the-size-of-a-5-story-building-stalked-the-oceans-100-million-years-ago-49022Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMTLearn how new research is overturning assumptions about marine ecosystems during the Late Cretaceous.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/preeclampsia-has-existed-for-roughly-5-000-years-but-there-is-still-no-cure-why-is-it-called-the-disease-of-theories-49009https://www.discovermagazine.com/preeclampsia-has-existed-for-roughly-5-000-years-but-there-is-still-no-cure-why-is-it-called-the-disease-of-theories-49009Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTLearn more about preeclampsia and eclampsia, and the impact these disorders can have on pregnancies. Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/small-rays-in-shallow-waters-flaunt-fake-eyes-to-ward-off-predators-49019https://www.discovermagazine.com/small-rays-in-shallow-waters-flaunt-fake-eyes-to-ward-off-predators-49019Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:20:00 GMTDiscover how iconic eyespots evolved in certain ray and skate species, a defense trait surprisingly common across the animal kingdom.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/7-of-the-most-bizarre-geological-features-in-the-solar-system-include-salt-glaciers-and-hailing-rocks-49017https://www.discovermagazine.com/7-of-the-most-bizarre-geological-features-in-the-solar-system-include-salt-glaciers-and-hailing-rocks-49017Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMTLearn more about the bizarre geological features found throughout our Solar System. The Sciences