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The Race to Find the World's Biggest Underwater Caves
by Konstantin Kakaes
The 100-mile-long Sac Actun cave is one of the last unexplored places.
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Space Travel For Every Budget
by Stephen Cass
7 ways to be a space tourist—even if you’re broke.
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3 Theories That Might Blow Up the Big Bang
by Adam Frank
Time may not have a beginning—and it might not exist at all.
The Thrill-Seeker's Travel Guide
by Jane Bosveld, Sarah Richardson
5 difficult journeys to excite even the bravest science buff.
The Latest Endangered Species: Vacation Spots
by Karen Rowan
Check out these 7 amazing locales soon; they may not be around for long.
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The Most Famous Ghost Town in America
by Jane Bosveld, Josie Glausiusz
Like a zombie, Bodie is in a permanent state of “arrested decay.”
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Has Science Found a Way to End All Wars?
by John Horgan
Given adequate food, fuel, and gender equality, mass conflict just might disappear.
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Welcome to the Hotel Relativity
by Boonsri Dickinson
From Icehotel to the Astronomers Inn, the world's best science-themed hotels and restaurants
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The Man Who Lost His Name—and His Genetic Identity
by David Kushner
Eric Drew miraculously recovered from both cancer and identity theft.

DEPARTMENTS

Raw Data
A Dose of Human Kindness, Now in Chemical Form
by Jennifer Barone
Can the hormone oxytocin drive us to be more generous?
Discover Q&A
From Haitian Zombie Poison to Inuit Knives Made of Feces
by Jessica Ruvinsky
Wade Davis, a real-life Indiana Jones, chronicles cultures at the brink.
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The "It" Bag that Might Actually Be Good for the Earth
by Boonsri Dickinson
Gum wrappers and subway maps get a dose of recycled chic.
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One Man's Quest to Heal the Brain
by Jane Bosveld
Michael Mason fights the devastating effects of brain injuries.
On The Nightstand
On Frans de Waal's Coffee Table
The celebrated primatologist gives DISCOVER a peek at his reading list.
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Biology Magic and Digestion Rap
by Karen Rowan
The annual First Light Festival of Plays About Science and Technology runs this month in Manhattan.
Better Planet
The Great Forgotten Clean-Energy Source: Geothermal
by Prachi Patel-Predd
The U.S. uses less than 1 percent of our available geothermal energy.
20 Things You Didn't Know About...
20 Things You Didn't Know About... Sex
by Dean Christopher
And you thought you knew everything...
Vital Signs
The Blood Pressure Mystery
by Tony Dajer
A patient's low blood pressure tipped his doctors off to a potentially fatal condition.

DATA

Go to the Fridge and Fix Yourself a Superbug Sandwich
by Boonsri Dickinson
Canadian pork imports may be laced with antibiotic-resistant Staph.
The Robo-Sub That Helps Predict Where the Ocean's Headed
by Alana Range
An underwater glider measures parts of the ocean that scientists can't reach.
Getting Drunk on Chocolate in 1100 B.C.
by Clara Moskowitz
Ancient pottery shows traces of a chemical found in cacao.
In Election Year, Stem Cell Question Grows Still Gnarlier
by Amber Fields
Bush says he won the war, but the prez ain't seen nothin' yet.
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The Sim That Saves People from Each Other
by Matthew Hutson
Preventing disaster in an unruly world.
The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments
by Josie Glausiusz
From Newton to Pavlov, George Johnson outlines history's most remarkable experiments—while ignoring one major group.
Finally! A Nearly Foolproof Circumcision.
by Josie Glausiusz
Ingenious new device means lower HIV rates, safer penises.
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Mercury's Secrets Revealed
by Karen Rowan
More than 1,000 new images of the planet reveal startling results.
"You Just Readed This Headline Correctly"
by Stephen Ornes
When it comes to unique verbs, speakers use 'em or lose 'em.
Epileptic Seizures Strike Much Like Earthquakes
by Mark Anderson
Tools for predicting aftershocks could also work for seizures.
Mating Like an Animal: The Real Story
by Jessica Ruvinsky
PBS explores the hidden truths of animal attraction.
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