http://discovermagazine.com Science, Technology, and The Future http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/14-chimps-agree-a-bird-in-the-hand-is-worth-two-in-the-bush A study finds that chimps will usually stick with what they've even when they've got a chance to trade for a preferable piece of food. Jen Pinkowski 2008-05-14T03:20:56Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/13-movie-camera-to-the-stars Researchers are working to build the world's fastest telescope, which could capture billions of stars and help create the most comprehensive map of the sky ever produced. Laurence Marschall 2008-05-13T03:50:24Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/12-wildlife-conservation-2-0 Computers may be the best chance to save animals from extinction. An Australian ecologist and mathematician has developed a software program that offers the most efficient ways to protect species. Erika Check Hayden 2008-05-14T12:15:28Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/09-the-wonderful-world-of-c-coli Carl Zimmer describes the myriad uses and functions of E. coli, from inoculating premature infants to building cameras to—of course—making us violently ill. Jocelyn Rice 2008-05-09T06:45:13Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/08-one-hundred-movies-on-just-one-disk The latest in holographic digital storage technology will be on the shelves by 2012, and should allow users to store an entire collection of DVDs on a single disk. Stephen Cass 2008-05-08T03:52:23Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/apr/08-on-frans-de-waals-coffee-table The renowned primatologist Frans de Waal reveals the books currently on his coffee table. 2008-05-08T03:41:05Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/07-want-to-help-the-environment-eat-insects While the initial "yuck" factor may be hard to overcome, insects could provide us with a nutritious food source that is far more sustainable and environmentally efficient than beef or other meats, experts say. Josie Glausiusz 2008-05-07T03:57:17Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/07-snakes-science-and-survival "When a Grayia strikes at her, she lets it bite—finally proving to her horrified guide that it isn’t poisonous." Karen Rowan 2008-05-07T03:32:26Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/06-who-let-the-dogs-out A new line of self-sustaining, nontoxic, environmentally conscious dog houses are making a splash with dog owners—despite the hefty price tag. Boonsri Dickinson 2008-05-06T03:35:20Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/jun/05-what-is-this See if you can guess what's in the picture. Hints: 1. It's part animal, part vegetable, and a smidge mineral. 2. Heavy metals in this sample may include lead and arsenic. 3. It can make you cough. 2008-05-05T11:39:30Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/05-why-bogarts-kiss-is-your-kiss Neuroscientist Marco Iacoboni explains what we do know about mirror neurons, the supposed key to human empathy and understanding of others, and what we don’t know. Jocelyn Rice 2008-05-05T03:58:06Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/jun/05-recall-of-the-wild Captive breeding may sound great, but the captives don't do so well in nature. Emily Anthes 2008-05-05T13:30:54Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/02-a-dead-man.s-eyes-hold-the-key-to-his-age Researchers have developed a new method of pinpointing the age of a corpse by examining the radioactive marker found in the proteins of its eyes. Josie Glausiusz 2008-05-02T04:55:21Z Web Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/apr/01-the-it-bag-that-might-actually-be-good-for-the-environment Using recycled materials from candy wrappers to New York City sub­way maps, handbag company Ecoist creates earth-friendly and stylish accessories. Boonsri Dickinson 2008-05-01T07:03:26Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/01-what-happens-when-an-ovary-dies When a 49-year-old woman arrives in the ER in debilitating pain, a gynecologic surgeon must make rapid decisions to determine her treatment. Stewart Massad 2008-05-01T03:24:53Z Print Article