http://discovermagazine.com Science, Technology, and The Future 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/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/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/29-the-sexual-frustration-of-rats-in-polyester-pants Wearing pants made of poly causes rats to have less sex. Dr. Ahmed Shafik says they set up troublesome electrostatic fields in and around the genitals—but maybe it's just that they look bad. 2008-04-29T05:04:29Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/25-how-much-do-chemicals-affect-our-health An environmental crusader takes on special interests and investigates the possible causes of autism, asthma, and attention deficit disorder. Linda Marsa; photography by Jesse Chehak 2008-04-25T05:36:09Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/apr/15-thrill-seekers-travel-guide From the volcanic regions of Ethiopia to the desert of New Mexico, here are the world's 5 most challenging destinations for science travel and exploration. Jane Bosveld and Sarah Richardson 2008-04-17T09:35:04Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/apr/11-mating-like-an-animal-the-real-story A new PBS Nature documentary explores the hidden side of male mating signals, from pheromones to ultraviolet spots to imperceptible whistles. Jessica Ruvinsky 2008-04-11T04:25:14Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/apr/11-the-race-to-find-the-world.s-biggest-underwater-caves As Stephen Bogaerts and Robbie Schmittner explore the 100-mile-long Sac Actun underwater cave, they control their breathing so that they use 1/4 as much oxygen as a novice. They trace their path with a nylon rope they unspool behind them; lose the cord and they're goners. Konstantin Kakaes 2008-04-17T09:35:55Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/apr/10-the-latest-endangered-species-vacation-spots Check out these 7 amazing locales soon; they may not be around for long. Karen Rowan 2008-04-10T04:04:45Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/apr/10-you-just-readed-this-headline-correctly The half-life of an irregular verb is based on how popular a verb is: The more often it is used, the longer it will take to convert. For example, the verbs have and hold both have irregular forms in the past tense—had and held. Stephen Ornes 2008-04-10T03:32:09Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/03-biofuel-farming-looks-to-be-an-environmental-disaster Turning jungle into savanna to grow biofuels is a terrible idea: A new study finds that by using corn for fuel in the U.S., we may increase greenhouse gases for the next 167 years. Jennifer Barone and Amber Fields 2008-04-04T02:30:39Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/mar/02-viennese-orchestra-uses-instruments-made-of-produce Carrot recorders, pumpkin harps, leek violins, eggplant clappers, cucumberphones... (video) Josie Glausiusz 2008-04-02T05:50:13Z Print Article http://discovermagazine.com/2008/may/02-what-is-this-an-extra-from-yellow-submarine The "devil's darning needle" hunts by sight. 2008-04-02T05:36:59Z Web Article