Discover October 2017

Features

This Old Brain
By Jeff Wheelwright
A 69-year-old writer explores the aging process of his own brain.

What Once Was Lost
By Linda Marsa
Though challenges remain, neural stem cells are beginning to fulfill their promise for people with brain injuries and degenerative diseases.

Unraveling a Secret
By Bridget Alex
Forget pen and paper. How did the Inka use knotted cords to keep their records?

Think Like a Hacker
By Stephen Ornes
Smart devices make our lives easier, but beware: Cybervillains are everywhere.

The Great Takeover
By Dan Egan
Invaders from distant waters are overwhelming the Great Lakes, and scientists are worried.