September 2025 Issue

Science
Return to the Moon

Everyone wants a piece of the moon—what could go wrong?

As NASA prepares to return explorers to the moon, big plans are already taking shape to develop this virtually untouched realm to suit human needs.

The New Cannabis

Why synthetic pot could be the future of pain relief

Inside the lab-driven quest for the ultimate high

The strange syndrome caused by regular cannabis use

Does high-potency cannabis impair mental health?

What exactly is in gas station weed?

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The daredevils who keep Lagos moving

In the Nigerian metropolis, motorcycle taxi drivers contend with harassment, chaotic streets, and gnarly accidents. But without them, the city of 20 million would grind to a halt.

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Explore

Will Mexico's train of the future leave its past behind?

Resurrecting the lost giants of the Galápagos

What do you do with thousands of dead Everglades pythons?

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