https://www.discovermagazine.com/rss/allDiscover satisfies everyday curiosity with relevant and approachable science news, feature articles, photos and more.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:06:00 GMThttps://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.htmlDiscover Magazine RSS Feed GeneratorenCopyright © 2026 Discover Magazine Inc.https://www.discovermagazine.com/as-the-2026-solar-eclipse-peaks-here-s-how-to-plan-for-the-2027-eclipse-of-the-century-49517https://www.discovermagazine.com/as-the-2026-solar-eclipse-peaks-here-s-how-to-plan-for-the-2027-eclipse-of-the-century-49517Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMTDiscover when and where to view the next solar eclipse as the Aug. 12, 2026 eclipse peaks.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/when-a-total-solar-eclipse-darkened-an-empty-zoo-macaques-climbed-and-zebras-ran-49524https://www.discovermagazine.com/when-a-total-solar-eclipse-darkened-an-empty-zoo-macaques-climbed-and-zebras-ran-49524Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMTLearn how macaques, zebras, and other zoo animals responded when a total solar eclipse turned afternoon into twilight.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/why-some-eclipse-maps-may-miss-the-true-edge-of-totality-during-the-2026-solar-eclipse-49523https://www.discovermagazine.com/why-some-eclipse-maps-may-miss-the-true-edge-of-totality-during-the-2026-solar-eclipse-49523Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMTLearn how some eclipse maps are slightly off when it comes to the edge of totality and where to find the most accurate map for the Aug. 12, 2026 eclipse. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/track-the-2026-solar-eclipse-hour-by-hour-as-totality-sweeps-across-europe-49530https://www.discovermagazine.com/track-the-2026-solar-eclipse-hour-by-hour-as-totality-sweeps-across-europe-49530Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:45:00 GMTFollow live updates as the Moon moves across the Sun during the Aug. 12, 2026 solar eclipse.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/not-every-solar-eclipse-brings-darkness-here-s-why-every-eclipse-is-unique-49516https://www.discovermagazine.com/not-every-solar-eclipse-brings-darkness-here-s-why-every-eclipse-is-unique-49516Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTLearn more about the different types of solar eclipses and why it's imporant to view them with proper eclipse gear. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/5-of-the-longest-shortest-and-most-important-solar-eclipses-ever-recorded-49503https://www.discovermagazine.com/5-of-the-longest-shortest-and-most-important-solar-eclipses-ever-recorded-49503Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMTLearn more about some of the most spectacular total solar eclipses of the past, and how we can reflect on these moments as the Aug. 12, 2026 solar eclipse takes place.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/the-2026-total-solar-eclipse-is-here-how-and-where-to-see-it-and-why-totality-is-a-rare-event-49495https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-2026-total-solar-eclipse-is-here-how-and-where-to-see-it-and-why-totality-is-a-rare-event-49495Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMTLearn where, when, and how to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/rare-babirusa-piglet-born-at-chester-zoo-is-the-size-of-a-grapefruit-and-offers-hope-for-a-vulnerable-species-49529https://www.discovermagazine.com/rare-babirusa-piglet-born-at-chester-zoo-is-the-size-of-a-grapefruit-and-offers-hope-for-a-vulnerable-species-49529Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMTLearn how Rana’s birth at Chester Zoo supports efforts to protect babirusas as African swine fever reduces their wild populations.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/a-pope-s-lost-letter-could-change-how-we-understand-the-battle-of-hastings-49526https://www.discovermagazine.com/a-pope-s-lost-letter-could-change-how-we-understand-the-battle-of-hastings-49526Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:07:00 GMTLearn more about a pope's lost letter that may explain why he supported William, Duke of Normandy, during the Norman Conquest.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/undisclosed-and-potentially-harmful-chemicals-found-in-many-non-toxic-cosmetics-and-cleaning-products-49525https://www.discovermagazine.com/undisclosed-and-potentially-harmful-chemicals-found-in-many-non-toxic-cosmetics-and-cleaning-products-49525Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:52:00 GMTLearn how common undisclosed chemicals are, challenging “non-toxic” and “hypoallergenic” label claims.Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/fifteen-minutes-of-exercise-may-lower-cancer-risk-when-it-replaces-sleeping-or-sedentary-time-49528https://www.discovermagazine.com/fifteen-minutes-of-exercise-may-lower-cancer-risk-when-it-replaces-sleeping-or-sedentary-time-49528Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMTLearn how just a few minutes of exercising instead of sleeping or staying sedentary can lead to a lower risk of developing cancer. Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/humans-may-one-day-fly-through-titan-s-skies-and-harvest-oxygen-from-its-ice-49527https://www.discovermagazine.com/humans-may-one-day-fly-through-titan-s-skies-and-harvest-oxygen-from-its-ice-49527Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMTLearn how Titan’s thick atmosphere, methane seas, and icy crust could support future explorers beyond Mars.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/fisherman-finds-2-000-year-old-roman-shipwreck-packed-with-hundreds-of-amphorae-49522https://www.discovermagazine.com/fisherman-finds-2-000-year-old-roman-shipwreck-packed-with-hundreds-of-amphorae-49522Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMTLearn about a Roman-era shipwreck discovered off the coast of Sicily by a fisherman who found hundreds of ancient jars while diving. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/skin-bacteria-and-body-odor-may-shape-which-mosquitoes-bite-you-or-avoid-you-altogether-49521https://www.discovermagazine.com/skin-bacteria-and-body-odor-may-shape-which-mosquitoes-bite-you-or-avoid-you-altogether-49521Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:35:00 GMTLearn how different mosquito species may have their own turn-ons and turnoffs, from a person’s sex and fragrance use to their skin microbiome.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/a-slow-moving-humpback-led-a-drone-pilot-to-one-of-the-rarest-whale-births-ever-filmed-49520https://www.discovermagazine.com/a-slow-moving-humpback-led-a-drone-pilot-to-one-of-the-rarest-whale-births-ever-filmed-49520Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:06:00 GMTLearn how footage captured off Kingscliff, New South Wales, may be the first complete humpback whale birth filmed from the air.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/newly-discovered-lizard-named-after-a-house-of-the-dragon-character-could-become-a-symbol-of-its-region-49519https://www.discovermagazine.com/newly-discovered-lizard-named-after-a-house-of-the-dragon-character-could-become-a-symbol-of-its-region-49519Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:36:00 GMTLearn how eight lizards from a Thai mountain forest became a new species named after a fantasy dragon.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/how-a-cat-person-helped-reveal-dogs-ability-to-distinguish-human-emotions-49518https://www.discovermagazine.com/how-a-cat-person-helped-reveal-dogs-ability-to-distinguish-human-emotions-49518Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMTLearn how dogs’ brains respond to human smiles and distinguish fearful faces from angry and sad ones.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/jwst-revealed-the-early-universe-the-roman-space-telescope-will-help-us-understand-how-it-evolved-49511https://www.discovermagazine.com/jwst-revealed-the-early-universe-the-roman-space-telescope-will-help-us-understand-how-it-evolved-49511Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMTWith a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble’s, NASA’s newest mission will scour the universe for distant worlds and clues about dark energy. Learn about what sets it apart from other space telescopes. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/18-year-old-student-develops-biodegradable-plastic-designed-to-break-down-microplastics-in-soil-and-water-49515https://www.discovermagazine.com/18-year-old-student-develops-biodegradable-plastic-designed-to-break-down-microplastics-in-soil-and-water-49515Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:48:00 GMTLearn about the European winner of The Earth Prize 2026, Arya Satheesh, and her vision to remove microplastics from the environment with enzymes. Environmenthttps://www.discovermagazine.com/salmonella-outbreak-traced-to-jalape-os-sickens-345-people-across-27-states-49513https://www.discovermagazine.com/salmonella-outbreak-traced-to-jalape-os-sickens-345-people-across-27-states-49513Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMTLearn how patient interviews, genetic testing, and supply records connected illnesses at certain fast food restaurants to peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico.Health