Discover December 2017

Features

A Global State of Mind
By Joanne Silberner
The tireless dedication of an Indian psychiatrist has helped revolutionize the field of worldwide mental health.

Separated at Birth
By Nola Taylor Redd
At first blush, Pluto and the asteroid Ceres don't seem to have much in common. But some experts say the worlds could be twins.

The Next Horizon
By Eric Betz
After flying by Pluto, a NASA probe is on its way to another world that could help reveal mysteries of the solar system's creation.

The Peanut Plague
By Jori Lewis
An African country's cash crop is making people sick - even killing some. Scientists are working on solutions, but challenges abound.

The Immortal Jellyfish
By Juli Berwald
The graceful swimmers have long captured out attention. Now, researchers think these mysterious creatures could reveal the secrets of regeneration.