Explore Discvr
water
The latest reporting, explainers and remarkable stories from this part of the Discvr archive.
-
Is the Dragon Blood Tree dangerous? Separating fact from fiction
Native to the Socotra Archipelago in the Arabian Sea, the Dragon Blood Tree, scientifically known as Dracaena cinnabari, is an…
-
Why Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama is the Spiderman Lizard
The Mwanza Flat-Headed Rock Agama is a small lizard found primarily in the Mwanza Region of Tanzania. The male lizard,…
-
Baatara Gorge Waterfall: Why it’s Lebanon’s best-kept secret
Like Peru’s Waterfall of the Bride, the Baatara Gorge Waterfall is one of Lebanon’s best-kept secrets. Located in the Tannourine…
-
The beauty of Madagascar’s giant Baobab trees
The Grandidier’s Baobabs (Palmate adansonia) are giant trees indigenous to Africa. Nicknamed the “mother of the forest,” this species of…
-
The beautiful yet feisty Lilac-breasted roller bird, Africa’s most colorful bird
The plumage on the lilac-breasted roller bird is gorgeous. The creature sports eight different colors to give it the impression…
-
Ten best autumn landscapes in the USA
Autumn in the United States is a season of breathtaking transformations. The nation’s landscapes turn into vivid canvases painted with…
-
The evolution of the Spacesuit: History, Layers, Functionality
As spacesuit design continues to become thinner, more intricate, and more dynamic — there are touchscreen-sensitive gloves, an attached helmet,…
-
There are different types of tears
Did you know that we shed different types of tears based on our emotions? Far from simple expressions of sadness…
-
Is Mammoth Cave in Kentucky the biggest cave in the world?
Nestled within the heart of Kentucky, USA, lies Mammoth Cave, an underground sensation that has captured the interest of explorers,…
Popular now
The Discvr briefing
Curiosity, delivered.
Get Discvr’s newest wildlife, science, history and discovery stories by email.