Discover Awards

The 12th Annual Discover Magazine Awards for Innovation in 2 Science and 4

by Joseph D'Agnese, Photography by Zen Sekizawa, Ethan Hill, Magnus Reed, Eean Wei, Brad Hines, and Jeff Sciortino

published online July 1, 2001

Awards Press Release

Editors' choice

The Race to Save the Hubble Telescope
An inside look at what may be the toughest space mission ever attempted. August 28, 2008

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From Galileo to the Hubble, viewing space has come a long way. August 27, 2008

Is the Universe's Energy Smothered in Dust?
A good dusting of 10,000 galaxies reveals tons of hidden energy. August 23, 2008

Next-Generation Semiconductor Was First Created Elsewhere in the Cosmos
A rare and promising mineral was plucked from space by a NASA satellite. August 21, 2008

How to Teach Science to the Pope
The Vatican keeps close tabs on the latest science—and integrates new research into its modern theology. August 18, 2008

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