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Easing the Surgical Rehab with Prehab
Can recovery be smoother if we prepare before being wheeled into the OR? The post Easing the Surgical Rehab with Prehab appeared first on Nautilus.
Why Are Narwhals Messing with Hydrophones?
The unicorns of the ocean might also be the kitties of the sea The post Why Are Narwhals Messing with Hydrophones? appeared first on Nautilus.
How Moss Fights Crime
Even tiny bits of an unassuming carpet of plant matter can be enough to lead investigators to a suspect The post How Moss Fights Crime appeared first on Nautilus.
This Is a Laser Blast Straight to the Psyche
In a demonstration of long-distant space communication, NASA beamed photons to a receiver millions of miles from Earth The post This Is a Laser Blast Straight to the Psyche appeared first on Nautilus.
Childhood Friends, Not Moms, Shape Attachment Styles Most
A new study upends conventional wisdom about how we relate to those closest to us The post Childhood Friends, Not Moms, Shape Attachment Styles Most appeared first on Nautilus.
How the Spoils of an Infamous Heist Traveled the World
The Stone of Scone may have been returned, but bits of this sacred object were distributed in a hidden network The post How the Spoils of an Infamous Heist Traveled the World appeared first on Nautilu
From Deep Blue Mud, Unexpected Life Emerges
Surprise biology in deep-sea mud volcanoes The post From Deep Blue Mud, Unexpected Life Emerges appeared first on Nautilus.
Take a Trip Through the Milky Way in the Most Detailed Image Yet
The sheer magnitude of our galaxy, the Milky Way, is difficult for the human mind to fully grasp. Its 105,700 light-year width also makes it just about as difficult to capture with a camera. But recen
He Erased Memory in Mice. Then Thought About Erasing His Own
Sunk in grief and alcoholism, this neuroscientist discovered the power of memory in himself The post He Erased Memory in Mice. Then Thought About Erasing His Own appeared first on Nautilus.
Chameleon’s Eyes Have Been Hiding a Secret
Their wandering gaze results from a structural adaptation in their nerves The post Chameleon’s Eyes Have Been Hiding a Secret appeared first on Nautilus.
Unique Puke Fossil Reveals New Pterosaur Species
Discoveries abound in an ancient predator’s upchuck The post Unique Puke Fossil Reveals New Pterosaur Species appeared first on Nautilus.
These Spiders Build Doppelgängers to Stay Alive
Creepy crawlers turn detritus, silk, and prey carcasses into astonishingly realistic look-alikes The post These Spiders Build Doppelgängers to Stay Alive appeared first on Nautilus.
Was This Mysterious Mountain Feature an Incan Tax Document?
Thousands of holes dot a mountain in Peru—they might have been used by the Inca to tally tributes The post Was This Mysterious Mountain Feature an Incan Tax Document? appeared first on Nautilus.
Neanderthals: Do a Little Art and Take a Stroll on the Beach
Two recent discoveries about the extinct human species refine our understanding of our evolutionary kin The post Neanderthals: Do a Little Art and Take a Stroll on the Beach appeared first on Nautilus
Carl Sagan Shared a Shocking Space Secret
The legendary astronomer once unveiled a top-secret plan to detonate a nuclear bomb on the moon The post Carl Sagan Shared a Shocking Space Secret appeared first on Nautilus.
The Brain’s Hidden Drain
Newly discovered vessels may be key to flushing waste away from our brains The post The Brain’s Hidden Drain appeared first on Nautilus.
Orcas Giveth and Orcas Taketh Away
Killer whales divulge more of their private lives with never-before-seen images of a wild birth and gruesome hunts The post Orcas Giveth and Orcas Taketh Away appeared first on Nautilus.
Visit Our Solar System’s Tallest Mountains
These extraterrestrial treks make Mount Everest look like an anthill The post Visit Our Solar System’s Tallest Mountains appeared first on Nautilus.
Some Bacteria Have Evolved the Ability to Degrade Plastic
But can this make a dent in Earth’s plastic crisis? The post Some Bacteria Have Evolved the Ability to Degrade Plastic appeared first on Nautilus.
A Martian Mystery May Finally Be Solved
Scientists might have finally uncovered the origins of bold streaks on the Red Planet’s surface The post A Martian Mystery May Finally Be Solved appeared first on Nautilus.
The Secret Lives of Tree Roots
A glimpse into the arboreal underworld tells us how trees will cope in a changing climate The post The Secret Lives of Tree Roots appeared first on Nautilus.
To Be More Creative, Immigrate
Creativity flourishes when people cross borders—and when those borders blur through deep, human connection The post To Be More Creative, Immigrate appeared first on Nautilus.
Is the Moon Worth Mining?
Lunar riches may lie in wait. But securing the bounty may be a logistical nightmare. The post Is the Moon Worth Mining? appeared first on Nautilus.
Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Houseplants?
It might not be good for us to go overboard with indoor greenery The post Is There Such a Thing as Too Many Houseplants? appeared first on Nautilus.
The Secret of the Triangle Weaver’s Springy Web
The simple shape belies some complex chemistry that could be the key to advances in biomaterials The post The Secret of the Triangle Weaver’s Springy Web appeared first on Nautilus.
The Worm That Survived Multiple Apocalypses
A riddle wrapped in a question mark The post The Worm That Survived Multiple Apocalypses appeared first on Nautilus.
Before the Supermoon Showed Its Face It Flashed Us
Twice The post Before the Supermoon Showed Its Face It Flashed Us appeared first on Nautilus.
A Pretty Anemone Makes Space and Eats Waste
This newly discovered sea creature has built a “faithful” relationship with hermit crabs The post A Pretty Anemone Makes Space and Eats Waste appeared first on Nautilus.
The Secret Superpowers of Frog Skin
The slime coating frog bodies could hold the key to fighting infections, healings wounds and even curing cancer The post The Secret Superpowers of Frog Skin appeared first on Nautilus.
How Super Recognizers See What the Rest of Us Miss
The secret to their extraordinary ability lies not in the brain but the eyes The post How Super Recognizers See What the Rest of Us Miss appeared first on Nautilus.
Medieval Medical Misinformation Persists
A 14th-century tale still promotes dubious origins behind the deadliest known pandemic The post Medieval Medical Misinformation Persists appeared first on Nautilus.
The Mystery of 111,000 Spiders Living in a Giant Subterranean Web
The first known supercolony of its kind The post The Mystery of 111,000 Spiders Living in a Giant Subterranean Web appeared first on Nautilus.
Should Teenagers Take Psychedelics for Mental Health?
The potential risks are high, but scientists say we need to study the possible benefits The post Should Teenagers Take Psychedelics for Mental Health? appeared first on Nautilus.
Octopus Camouflage Could Give Us Better Sunscreen
A clever trick to churn out a natural color-changing pigment in the lab could lead to more effective SPF The post Octopus Camouflage Could Give Us Better Sunscreen appeared first on Nautilus.
Can Lichen Light the Way to Dinosaur Finds?
The bold idea to enlist satellites in the search for fossils The post Can Lichen Light the Way to Dinosaur Finds? appeared first on Nautilus.
How to Face Your Fears
And why a bit of fright can be a good thing The post How to Face Your Fears appeared first on Nautilus.
Fish Forensics Yield Surprising Results
New study fills in the gaps in our understanding of marine life The post Fish Forensics Yield Surprising Results appeared first on Nautilus.
When Do People Speak Out Against Tyranny?
What a mathematical model can tell us about self-censorship The post When Do People Speak Out Against Tyranny? appeared first on Nautilus.
Have We Learned King Tut’s Lessons?
Just over a century ago today, British archaeologists discovered the entrance to the Ancient Egyptian monarch’s tomb … eventually scattering its treasures far and wide The post Have We Learned King Tu
Are We Trashing Earth’s Loneliest Spot?
Point Nemo, the most remote location on the planet, is serving as humanity’s cosmic junkyard The post Are We Trashing Earth’s Loneliest Spot? appeared first on Nautilus.
Chimps Can Change Their Minds. Why Can’t We?
New evidence that rationality is wider than humanity The post Chimps Can Change Their Minds. Why Can’t We? appeared first on Nautilus.
“Tiny T. Rex” Makes Big Waves in Paleontology Community
The discovery marks the end of an “acrimonious” debate The post “Tiny T. Rex” Makes Big Waves in Paleontology Community appeared first on Nautilus.
Ode to the Jellyfish
A look at some of the strange creatures, in celebration of World Jellyfish Day The post Ode to the Jellyfish appeared first on Nautilus.
Your Exclamation Points Speak Volumes!
Employing this most excitable of punctuation marks changes how its writer is perceived The post Your Exclamation Points Speak Volumes! appeared first on Nautilus.
The Most Fascinating Findings After A Quarter Century of Science in the ISS
This lab is out of this world The post The Most Fascinating Findings After A Quarter Century of Science in the ISS appeared first on Nautilus.
How Giraffes Got Their Very Long Legs
Which came first, the neck or the legs? The post How Giraffes Got Their Very Long Legs appeared first on Nautilus.
Neanderthals May Have Invented the Original Crayon
The most concrete evidence of the tools this human ancestor used to doodle The post Neanderthals May Have Invented the Original Crayon appeared first on Nautilus.
How Junk Science Threatens Maternal Health
The abortion pill is under attack, again The post How Junk Science Threatens Maternal Health appeared first on Nautilus.
Why Do Spiders Decorate Their Webs? A New Piece of the Puzzle
Scientists take another step toward unraveling a tangled web The post Why Do Spiders Decorate Their Webs? A New Piece of the Puzzle appeared first on Nautilus.
The Oldest Female Chimp in Captivity Dies
RIP, Susie The post The Oldest Female Chimp in Captivity Dies appeared first on Nautilus.
Print Edition 64
Issue 64 of the Nautilus print edition combines some of the best content from our September and October 2025 online issues. It includes contributions from neuroscientist Grigori Guitchounts, science j
Humans Have Upended the World’s Balance of Mammals
We have tipped the scale toward humans and livestock, reducing the share of wild mammals The post Humans Have Upended the World’s Balance of Mammals appeared first on Nautilus.
Fentanyl’s Deadly Recipe
The chemistry behind the synthetic opioid at the center of global trade tensions The post Fentanyl’s Deadly Recipe appeared first on Nautilus.
Why We Love Horror Stories
From ancient monsters to modern slashers, our fascination with horror may be an evolutionary gift The post Why We Love Horror Stories appeared first on Nautilus.
The 19th-Century Entomologist Who Dreamed Up Daylight Savings
Hungry for more light to find insects, this scientist championed the “unscientific and impractical” idea of changing time The post The 19th-Century Entomologist Who Dreamed Up Daylight Savings appeare
Nature’s Prescription for Our Future
Why caring for nature is caring for ourselves The post Nature’s Prescription for Our Future appeared first on Nautilus.
Longevity Secrets of the Animal Kingdom
These animals beat the odds and cheat death longer than most The post Longevity Secrets of the Animal Kingdom appeared first on Nautilus.
Antarctic Team Drills 6 Million Years Into Earth’s Past
The recovery of the ancient ice core to date reveals key insights into our changing climate The post Antarctic Team Drills 6 Million Years Into Earth’s Past appeared first on Nautilus.
Is Loneliness Really an Epidemic?
Social isolation is a health problem, but how we talk about it matters The post Is Loneliness Really an Epidemic? appeared first on Nautilus.
Here’s What Nuclear Testing Does to the Earth—and Us
With trials of atomic weapons set to resume, we recall the environmental and health damage wrought by such testing The post Here’s What Nuclear Testing Does to the Earth—and Us appeared first on Nauti
The Pretense of Political Debate
Grandstanding acts of persuasion restrict free speech and real learning. Just ask Socrates. The post The Pretense of Political Debate appeared first on Nautilus.