Discover September 2017

Features:

Eclipse Special Section
We explore humanity's fascination with total solar eclipses, which have long inspired fear and awe, and prepare you for the summer spectacle that will darken skies across America.

Science, Interrupted
As refugees flee conflicts in their home countries, the scholars among them face an additional struggle: how to save their life's work.

High Consequences
Toxins from illegal pot farms threaten the ecosystems of California's forests. A dedicated group of researchers is sounding the alarm.

The Brain of Ben Barres
After a career of breakthroughs, a neuroscientist is poised to change how we treat Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis and other diseases.