First published in 1980, Discover has become one of the most popular science magazines in America. It is written to appeal to a general audience and often highlights larger scientific questions regarding the future of health & medicine, space, earth, and the environment. Discover features articles that take both a worldly approach and those of a human approach.

Content in the magazine is organized into the following sections: "Health & Medicine," "Mind & Brain," "Technology," "Space & Physics," "Living World," and "Environment." Monthly features in each issue include: "Data," a roundup of science news; "Sliced," which features the different "slices" of an object; "Vital Signs," stories related to health and medicine; "Field Notes," updates on scientific research or experiments; "Hot Science," reviews of books, films, museums, and television shows; "The Discover Interview," a Q&A with a famous or influential person; "5 Questions For," a mini-profile of a researcher; and "20 Things You Didn't Know About," a compilation of little-known facts about a scientific topic.

A Discover magazine subscription would make a great gift for anyone who's curious about science!