Discover December 2018

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Alzheimer’s Under Attack
By Linda Marsa
Treating the degenerative brain disease might be more achievable than we thought.

A Magnetic Quest
By Adam HadHazy
A certain particle could help physicists finally flesh out their theory of everything. Now they just have to find the particle.

The Spider and the Fly
By Rob Dunn
How rethinking our battle with pesky insects could make a home life a bit sweet.

Outsmarting Outbreaks
By Mallory Locklear
Predicting the spread of deadly diseases could save countless lives. Health organizations are getting better at it, thanks to digital tools.