- 2011 Best American Science & Nature Writing anthology
- 2011 June Roth Memorial Award for Medical Journalism from the American Society of Journalists and Authors “The Hot Zone”
- 2010 Dan Robinson Award for Investigative Reporting from the American Society of
Journalists and Authors “A Wing and A Prayer”
- Finalist 2009 National Magazine Awards for Digital Media –
Regular Department or Section
- Winner 2009 The Society of Publication Designers Merit Award
Discover Presents Einstein
- Winner 2009 FOLIO: Ozzie Award Best Feature Design “Future of Energy”
- Winner 2009 FOLIO: Ozzie Award for Best Supplemental Annual or One Shot DISCOVER presents The Body
- Finalist 2009 MIN Best of the Web Award – Redesign/Relaunch
- 2009 June Roth Memorial Award for Medical Journalism from the American Society of Journalists and Authors “Acid Test”
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