Discover Magazine

Discover is a science magazine aimed at a general audience, which first hit the shelves in October 1980, originally published by Time Inc. Since 2010, it has been under the ownership of Kalmbach Publishing.

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Patterns in Breast Tissue Could Reveal Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer

1 day ago | discovermagazine.com | Monica Cull

Using advanced medical algorithms, researchers have identified six breast texture patterns that may indicate a high risk for breast cancer. In , one of the largest of its kind, published in the journal Radiology, a research team analyzed the mammograms of over 30,000 women and condensed the information down into six phenotypes. With this new information, the research team hopes to improve breast cancer screening and prevention.
Turns Out, More People Use Illicit Fentanyl in the U.S. Than Previously Thought

5 days ago | discovermagazine.com | Sam Walters

The crisis of fentanyl and other opioids is far from over in the U.S., and a new study stresses that point, finding that the illicit use of these substances is much more prevalent than prior studies suggest. Published today in JAMA Health Forum , the research reveals that 7.5 percent of adults in the U.S. had used illicitly manufactured fentanyl at some point between June 2023 and June 2024 - a percentage that is more than 20 times higher than past reported rates.
Iceland Uses Dirt to Keep Towns Safe From Volcanic Lava

5 days ago | discovermagazine.com | Monica Cull

When the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland began to erupt in 2021, experts banded together to create defensive barriers with dirt to protect civilians in the surrounding areas. Crews from the Icelandic Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management worked around the clock to build barriers to curtail the lava flow.
An Infectious Fungus Can Cause Valley Fever, Creating Health Risks

6 days ago | discovermagazine.com | Monica Cull

Dwelling beneath the soil in the American Southwest are coccidioides fungus spores (C . immitis, C. posadasii) . Inhaling these spores can lead to valley fever, also known as coccidioidomycosis. While this fungal infection is nothing akin to the spores seen in the series and video game, The Last of Us , an infection from coccidioides can lead to serious medical issues. How Do You Get Valley Fever, and Is It Contagious? Coccidioidomycosis, or valley fever, is not contagious.
Electricity-Conducting Bacteria Could Improve Biomedical and Environmental Cleanup

1 week ago | discovermagazine.com | Monica Cull

According to the new study, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology , the OSU team has named the organism - a new species of cable bacteria - Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, in honor of the Yaqona people, whose ancestral land the new bacteria were found in. The research team hopes that the new discovery could help develop improved biomedical devices as well as new ways to improve food safety and environmental cleanup.
What the Crypts of the Ca' Granda Hospital Can Tell Us About 17th-Century Medicine

1 week ago | discovermagazine.com | Sam Walters

Between 1637 and 1697, thousands of bodies were buried beneath a historic hospital in Milan. Designed to accommodate the dead as they decomposed, the crypt of the Ospedale Maggiore was used until the limited space and foul smells forced the hospital to find another place to deposit its dead. But the bodies beneath the Ospedale Maggiore , more commonly called the Ca' Granda hospital, haven't been forgotten, however.
Over 700 Ancient Chinese Poems Describe the Yangtze Finless Porpoises' Decline

1 week ago | discovermagazine.com | Monica Cull

The Yangtze finless porpoise is both charming and intelligent. It even appears to have a permanent smile on its face. Unfortunately, the porpoise, which is native to China, is critically endangered due to habitat loss. Thanks to over 700 Ancient Chinese poems, experts can now accurately map the decline of the porpoise. The poems date back nearly 2,000 years, spanning multiple dynasties.
These 5 Infectious Fungi are a Terror to Insects and Humans

1 week ago | discovermagazine.com | Cody Cottier

Fungi can be wonderful. Penicillium molds produce the antibiotic penicillin, which has saved untold lives by warding off bacterial infection. Psychedelic mushrooms alter the mind in profound and psychologically beneficial ways. But fungi have a dark side, too. Many parasitize and zombify other creatures, hijacking their bodies for gruesome, self-interested purposes - fortunately, humans have not yet made the list. Others, in stark contrast to penicillium, can cause severe infections.
Around 25 Percent of Your Mental Health Risk Is Tied to Your Personality

1 week ago | discovermagazine.com | Sam Walters

Psychopathology and personality are separate areas of psychology, but they aren't as separate as previously thought. In fact, a new study suggests that the two spheres are closely tied, with around a fourth of people's risk of mental health conditions, including their risk of depression, anxiety, and phobias, being attributable to their personality traits. For the most part, a person's personality and psychopathology are set apart in psychology research.
Universal Antivenom May Be Possible Thanks to a Man with Hundreds of Snake Bites

1 week ago | discovermagazine.com | Monica Cull

Thanks to hundreds of self-inflicted snake bites, a Wisconsin man has been able to donate his antibodies to science, leading to the "most broadly effective antivenom to date," according to a press release . New research published in discusses the first use of human antibodies to help create an antivenom that can be effective against multiple species of venomous snakes, including black mamba, king cobra, and tiger snakes.