Discover June 2017

Features:

Let Your Mind Wander
By Michael Harris
Daydreaming seems like a waste of time, something to avoid. But it actually can lead to creative ideas.

Meltdown
By Eric Betz
The warming of Antarctica and the shrinking of its glaciers could mean a grim future for the world's coastal inhabitants.

The Universe According to Emmy Noether
By Steve Nadis
In the early 20th century, a young mathematician developed a theorem. Eventually it would become a bedrock of modern physics and be used to discover new particles and better understand black holes.

The Play's the Thing
By Marta Zaraska
Mammals aren't the only ones who know how to have a good time. Turtles, spiders, birds and other critters can let loose, too.