falling meteors

The Sciences

Large Meteor Impacts Can Cause Extinction, But Also May Be Beneficial For Life 

View of europe and asia from space

Imagining What Earth Could Look Like From Space in 1,000 Years

galaxy

How Astronomers Define Where a Galaxy Ends and Interstellar Space Begins 

sun rays on earth

How Different Stars Affect the Habitability of Their Planets

Brown dwarf star

A Failed Star can Form Brown Dwarf Stars, Which Host Their Own Planetary Systems

Woolly Rhino

Habitat Troubles Hindered the Woolly Rhino's Chance of Survival

Woman floating in a therapeutic tank for sensory deprivation. 

Mind

Sensory Deprivation Alters Our Experience, Both of Body and Time

Giant ground sloth skeleton exhibit

Planet Earth

Weighing Over 2,000 Pounds, Giant Ground Sloths Once Roamed the Americas

Woman thinking by a window

Toxic Positivity Can Leave Negative Emotions Unaddressed and Impact Your Wellbeing

2 ancient wicker baskets in the forest

European Basket-Making Is at Least 9,500 Years Old, When It Was Used to Hold Hunter Gatherers' Valuables

The surface of the moon scattered with craters from meteorite collisions.

What Are Moonquakes: The Causes and Different Types

Silhouette of telescope and big moon in background.

Should the Next Generation of Observatories be Built on the Moon?

Conor Feehly

Discover Magazine’s award-winning journalism inspires and informs, delivering thought-provoking content that sparks meaningful conversations. With a focus on groundbreaking developments in science, technology, and the world around us, Discover highlights the impact of these innovations on our daily lives.

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Conor Feehly

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