https://www.discovermagazine.com/rss/allDiscover satisfies everyday curiosity with relevant and approachable science news, feature articles, photos and more.Sun, 10 May 2026 20:53:58 GMThttps://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.htmlDiscover Magazine RSS Feed GeneratorenCopyright © 2026 Discover Magazine Inc.https://www.discovermagazine.com/there-may-only-be-about-100-rice-s-whales-left-in-the-gulf-of-mexico-why-this-species-is-so-endangered-49073https://www.discovermagazine.com/there-may-only-be-about-100-rice-s-whales-left-in-the-gulf-of-mexico-why-this-species-is-so-endangered-49073Sat, 09 May 2026 14:00:00 GMTLearn more about Rice's whales, and why this population that calls the Gulf of Mexico home is so endangered.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/violent-eruption-at-indonesia-s-mount-dukono-kills-3-hikers-sends-ash-plume-skyward-49075https://www.discovermagazine.com/violent-eruption-at-indonesia-s-mount-dukono-kills-3-hikers-sends-ash-plume-skyward-49075Fri, 08 May 2026 22:45:00 GMTLearn about the recent volcanic eruption of Mount Dukono in Indonesia, and find out why Indonesia has such a high number of active volcanoes.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/rare-white-bison-calf-born-at-iowa-wildlife-refuge-49077https://www.discovermagazine.com/rare-white-bison-calf-born-at-iowa-wildlife-refuge-49077Fri, 08 May 2026 22:15:00 GMTLearn how the birth of a rare white bison calf at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge connects to broader efforts to restore plains bison and Iowa’s tallgrass prairie ecosystem.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/this-substance-is-1-000-times-more-potent-than-the-world-s-spiciest-pepper-and-it-could-provide-pain-relief-49072https://www.discovermagazine.com/this-substance-is-1-000-times-more-potent-than-the-world-s-spiciest-pepper-and-it-could-provide-pain-relief-49072Fri, 08 May 2026 21:40:00 GMTLearn about resiniferatoxin, the hottest substance on Earth that is being investigated as the future of pain relief.Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/1-700-year-old-roman-infant-burials-contained-purple-silk-once-worth-more-than-gold-49074https://www.discovermagazine.com/1-700-year-old-roman-infant-burials-contained-purple-silk-once-worth-more-than-gold-49074Fri, 08 May 2026 21:35:00 GMTLearn how Tyrian purple textiles found in Roman York burials are reshaping what historians know about wealth, trade, and infant mourning in Roman Britain.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/denali-s-puppy-cam-shows-adorable-sled-dog-puppies-how-do-they-become-canine-rangers-49076https://www.discovermagazine.com/denali-s-puppy-cam-shows-adorable-sled-dog-puppies-how-do-they-become-canine-rangers-49076Fri, 08 May 2026 21:15:00 GMTCatch Acadia, Sequoia, Mesa, Rainier, Mammoth, and Teton, the new class of Denali canine ranger puppies, on the Denali Puppy Cam. Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/dinosaurs-may-have-emerged-earlier-than-thought-and-evolved-in-rapid-bursts-49070https://www.discovermagazine.com/dinosaurs-may-have-emerged-earlier-than-thought-and-evolved-in-rapid-bursts-49070Thu, 07 May 2026 22:15:00 GMTLearn about the new estimate for the emergence of dinosaurs, which may have occurred 250 million to 240 million years ago. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/146-000-year-old-butchering-tools-reveal-creativity-may-have-helped-ancient-humans-survive-the-ice-age-49071https://www.discovermagazine.com/146-000-year-old-butchering-tools-reveal-creativity-may-have-helped-ancient-humans-survive-the-ice-age-49071Thu, 07 May 2026 21:50:00 GMTLearn how sophisticated Ice Age stone tools from China revealed advanced butchering techniques, careful planning, and unexpected creativity among ancient humans.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/why-a-daring-coyote-may-have-swum-two-miles-to-reach-alcatraz-island-49069https://www.discovermagazine.com/why-a-daring-coyote-may-have-swum-two-miles-to-reach-alcatraz-island-49069Thu, 07 May 2026 21:40:00 GMTLearn more about Floyd the coyote, who was spotted swimming to Alcatraz in January 2026, and how DNA evidence proves he may have swum from much further than previously thought. Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/garlic-compound-shows-potential-to-help-aging-muscles-stay-strong-49068https://www.discovermagazine.com/garlic-compound-shows-potential-to-help-aging-muscles-stay-strong-49068Thu, 07 May 2026 21:35:00 GMTLearn how a compound in aged garlic extract may help aging muscles stay stronger by influencing NAD+-related communication between fat tissue, the brain, and skeletal muscle.Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/do-omega-3s-really-protect-the-brain-the-answer-may-depend-on-your-health-49067https://www.discovermagazine.com/do-omega-3s-really-protect-the-brain-the-answer-may-depend-on-your-health-49067Thu, 07 May 2026 20:25:00 GMTLearn about new research on omega-3 fatty acids that suggests the supplements may not be a one-size-fits-all treatment.Healthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/a-roughly-400-year-old-jaw-reveals-scotland-s-earliest-known-evidence-of-a-gold-dental-bridge-49066https://www.discovermagazine.com/a-roughly-400-year-old-jaw-reveals-scotland-s-earliest-known-evidence-of-a-gold-dental-bridge-49066Thu, 07 May 2026 15:25:00 GMTLearn how researchers identified Scotland’s earliest known gold dental bridge, likely crafted by a jeweler before modern dentistry existed.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/the-unconscious-brain-may-still-process-sound-learn-patterns-and-predict-words-under-anesthesia-49065https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-unconscious-brain-may-still-process-sound-learn-patterns-and-predict-words-under-anesthesia-49065Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 GMTLearn how researchers recorded neurons responding to stories and predicting words while patients remained unconscious during surgery.Mindhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/an-unexpected-landslide-in-alaska-triggered-a-tsunami-taller-than-the-eiffel-tower-49064https://www.discovermagazine.com/an-unexpected-landslide-in-alaska-triggered-a-tsunami-taller-than-the-eiffel-tower-49064Wed, 06 May 2026 20:00:00 GMTLearn how climate change is the likely culprit behind a 1,500-foot tsunami that narrowly avoided disaster at a popular tourist location in Alaska.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/seals-heart-rates-peak-hours-after-coming-ashore-helping-them-recover-from-deep-dives-49063https://www.discovermagazine.com/seals-heart-rates-peak-hours-after-coming-ashore-helping-them-recover-from-deep-dives-49063Wed, 06 May 2026 19:20:00 GMTLearn more about the unusual way fur seals regulate their heartbeat to compensate for foraging behavior.Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/david-attenborough-is-turning-100-where-his-iconic-voice-began-and-how-it-reshaped-nature-storytelling-49060https://www.discovermagazine.com/david-attenborough-is-turning-100-where-his-iconic-voice-began-and-how-it-reshaped-nature-storytelling-49060Wed, 06 May 2026 18:30:00 GMTLearn about the life and legacy of David Attenborough, the "voice of nature" who will soon turn 100 years old. The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/rare-arctic-seafloor-footage-captures-narwhals-backward-swimming-fish-and-panicked-copepods-49062https://www.discovermagazine.com/rare-arctic-seafloor-footage-captures-narwhals-backward-swimming-fish-and-panicked-copepods-49062Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:00 GMTLearn how researchers used underwater cameras and hydrophones to observe life moving naturally through one of the least studied ecosystems beneath Arctic ice. Planet Earthhttps://www.discovermagazine.com/neolithic-farmers-were-cultivating-bread-wheat-in-georgia-8-000-years-ago-49061https://www.discovermagazine.com/neolithic-farmers-were-cultivating-bread-wheat-in-georgia-8-000-years-ago-49061Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 GMTLearn about early agriculture in Georgia, where farmers were cultivating bread wheat and grapes.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/after-350-million-years-of-survival-egg-size-may-help-explain-why-ammonites-didn-t-make-it-through-the-end-cretaceous-extinction-49058https://www.discovermagazine.com/after-350-million-years-of-survival-egg-size-may-help-explain-why-ammonites-didn-t-make-it-through-the-end-cretaceous-extinction-49058Wed, 06 May 2026 16:30:00 GMTLearn how egg size may help explain why ammonites didn’t survive the end-Cretaceous extinction 66 million years ago, while their relatives, the nautiloids, did.The Scienceshttps://www.discovermagazine.com/one-dose-of-psilocybin-may-briefly-alter-the-brain-offering-clues-for-new-treatments-49059https://www.discovermagazine.com/one-dose-of-psilocybin-may-briefly-alter-the-brain-offering-clues-for-new-treatments-49059Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 GMTLearn more about psilocybin's impact on the brain and how the trip itself could be just as important as its other therapeutic benefits. Mind