https://www.discovermagazine.com/rss/allDiscover satisfies everyday curiosity with relevant and approachable science news, feature articles, photos and more.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:45:33 GMThttps://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.htmlDiscover Magazine RSS Feed GeneratorenCopyright © 2026 Discover Magazine Inc.https://www.discovermagazine.com/a-common-brain-protein-may-help-alzheimer-s-disease-spread-and-understanding-this-could-lead-to-new-treatments-49324https://www.discovermagazine.com/a-common-brain-protein-may-help-alzheimer-s-disease-spread-and-understanding-this-could-lead-to-new-treatments-49324Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTLearn about the brain proteins that could be helping Alzheimer's Disease spread but could also point to future treatments. Mindhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/rare-fossilized-teeth-fill-a-major-gap-in-early-mammal-evolution-after-the-dinosaur-extinction-49323https://www.discovermagazine.com/rare-fossilized-teeth-fill-a-major-gap-in-early-mammal-evolution-after-the-dinosaur-extinction-49323Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMTLearn more about what fossilized teeth can tell us about the rise of mammals after the extinction of dinosaurs. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/a-massive-ring-like-structure-of-galaxies-defies-the-universe-s-rules-here-s-why-it-s-such-a-mystery-49330https://www.discovermagazine.com/a-massive-ring-like-structure-of-galaxies-defies-the-universe-s-rules-here-s-why-it-s-such-a-mystery-49330Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMTLearn about the Big Ring, a superstructure of galaxies located 9.2 billion light-years from Earth that may challenge the standard model of the universe. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/six-years-after-the-first-covid-19-mrna-vaccines-billions-of-doses-clarify-their-protection-and-rare-risks-49328https://www.discovermagazine.com/six-years-after-the-first-covid-19-mrna-vaccines-billions-of-doses-clarify-their-protection-and-rare-risks-49328Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMTLearn how mRNA vaccines work, why serious risks remain rare, and how the technology could be used beyond COVID-19.Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/a-crab-survived-two-months-trapped-in-a-plastic-bottle-in-the-pacific-after-growing-too-big-to-escape-49326https://www.discovermagazine.com/a-crab-survived-two-months-trapped-in-a-plastic-bottle-in-the-pacific-after-growing-too-big-to-escape-49326Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:15:00 GMTLearn how a crab survived two months trapped in a plastic bottle off Okinawa, Japan, revealing an overlooked danger of plastic pollution for marine animals.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/a-parasitic-infection-that-causes-explosive-diarrhea-is-spreading-in-the-u-s-as-an-outbreak-expands-in-michigan-49329https://www.discovermagazine.com/a-parasitic-infection-that-causes-explosive-diarrhea-is-spreading-in-the-u-s-as-an-outbreak-expands-in-michigan-49329Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:55:00 GMTLearn more about the infection called cyclosporiasis, the parasite that causes it, and how to avoid it. Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/world-s-first-synthetic-cell-with-a-complete-life-cycle-marks-biology-breakthrough-49331https://www.discovermagazine.com/world-s-first-synthetic-cell-with-a-complete-life-cycle-marks-biology-breakthrough-49331Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:27:00 GMTLearn how SpudCell, a synthetic cell built from chemical parts, can grow, divide, copy its DNA, and bring life-like behavior closer to engineering.Technologyhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/a-long-lost-megalodon-fossil-found-the-strange-minds-that-may-exist-in-the-universe-and-a-blood-test-that-could-detect-over-50-types-of-cancer-49325https://www.discovermagazine.com/a-long-lost-megalodon-fossil-found-the-strange-minds-that-may-exist-in-the-universe-and-a-blood-test-that-could-detect-over-50-types-of-cancer-49325Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:48:00 GMTDiscover the top stories from June 27 to July 2, 2026, including the return of a long-lost Megalodon fossil and a new blood test that could detect cancer from a single sample.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/this-jellyfish-can-heal-its-wounds-in-mere-minutes-what-this-could-mean-for-wound-healing-in-the-animal-kingdom-49322https://www.discovermagazine.com/this-jellyfish-can-heal-its-wounds-in-mere-minutes-what-this-could-mean-for-wound-healing-in-the-animal-kingdom-49322Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:43:00 GMTLearn about the amazing wound healing process of a tiny jellyfish, in which cells "walk" toward each other to close wounds. Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/a-blood-test-could-one-day-detect-over-50-types-of-cancer-what-that-means-for-cancer-care-49320https://www.discovermagazine.com/a-blood-test-could-one-day-detect-over-50-types-of-cancer-what-that-means-for-cancer-care-49320Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:11:00 GMTNew tests claim to detect more than 50 types of cancer from a single blood sample, but more research is still needed. 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Learn more about its long and unique history. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/skeletal-clues-of-a-9-000-year-old-woman-shaman-show-how-she-induced-ecstatic-behavior-during-spiritual-rituals-49318https://www.discovermagazine.com/skeletal-clues-of-a-9-000-year-old-woman-shaman-show-how-she-induced-ecstatic-behavior-during-spiritual-rituals-49318Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTMeet the Bad Dürrenberg shaman and how lavish grave goods help us paint a picture of shamanistic practices of the Middle Stone Age.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/heat-waves-are-among-the-deadliest-weather-disasters-in-the-u-s-pushing-the-human-body-to-its-breaking-point-49314https://www.discovermagazine.com/heat-waves-are-among-the-deadliest-weather-disasters-in-the-u-s-pushing-the-human-body-to-its-breaking-point-49314Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMTLearn what happens to our bodies during extreme heat and why heatwaves in the U.S. have a higher mortality rate than hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined.Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/rare-powassan-virus-can-lead-to-serious-brain-or-spinal-cord-inflammation-and-cases-are-rising-in-the-u-s-49316https://www.discovermagazine.com/rare-powassan-virus-can-lead-to-serious-brain-or-spinal-cord-inflammation-and-cases-are-rising-in-the-u-s-49316Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:45:00 GMTLearn how Powassan virus spreads through infected ticks, why cases in Maine and Rhode Island are raising concern, and what symptoms can make the infection dangerous.Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/marigold-petals-may-contain-as-much-protein-as-some-grains-plus-the-amino-acid-behind-umami-49313https://www.discovermagazine.com/marigold-petals-may-contain-as-much-protein-as-some-grains-plus-the-amino-acid-behind-umami-49313Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMTLearn how marigold petals contain plant-based protein comparable to quinoa, umami-linked amino acids, and properties that could turn flower waste into future food ingredients.Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/the-best-mushrooms-for-beginner-foragers-how-to-protect-baby-turtles-where-to-catch-the-next-solar-eclipse-and-how-to-view-manhattanhenge-49315https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-best-mushrooms-for-beginner-foragers-how-to-protect-baby-turtles-where-to-catch-the-next-solar-eclipse-and-how-to-view-manhattanhenge-49315Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:28:00 GMTLearn more about ways you can help baby animals, where to begin for foraging, and how to catch some epic solar eclipse events. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/the-universe-may-contain-minds-stranger-than-we-can-imagine-49312https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-universe-may-contain-minds-stranger-than-we-can-imagine-49312Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMTLearn about a new working paper that argues that consciousness may not be limited to Earth, raising the possibility of alien minds — and perhaps even AI — built from radically different materials.Mindhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/fossil-skull-from-a-museum-drawer-reveals-obscure-saber-toothed-cat-species-with-knife-like-teeth-49307https://www.discovermagazine.com/fossil-skull-from-a-museum-drawer-reveals-obscure-saber-toothed-cat-species-with-knife-like-teeth-49307Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMTLearn about a surprise find of an early saber-toothed cat skull in a museum drawer, revealing how the teeth of ancient cats evolved. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/human-childbirth-may-not-be-uniquely-difficult-as-some-squirrel-monkey-babies-have-heads-nearly-twice-the-size-of-their-mothers-pelvic-space-49308https://www.discovermagazine.com/human-childbirth-may-not-be-uniquely-difficult-as-some-squirrel-monkey-babies-have-heads-nearly-twice-the-size-of-their-mothers-pelvic-space-49308Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMTLearn how 3D models of primate birth canals found that squirrel monkeys, bushbabies, and other small species may face a tighter squeeze than humans.Planet Earth