Reading List 03/28/26
Plastic price jumps, crypto-backed mortgages, a proposed AI data center pause, US battery manufacturing, and more.
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New Ape Fossil Could Shift Our Evolutionary Origins Northward
Ancestor of humans and other great apes turns up in Egypt The post New Ape Fossil Could Shift Our Evolutionary Origins Northward appeared first on Nautilus.
The Science Behind Being One of a Kind
Nature and nurture colliding The post The Science Behind Being One of a Kind appeared first on Nautilus.
When Fake Supplements Work
A new twist on the placebo effect The post When Fake Supplements Work appeared first on Nautilus.
Rare Sperm Whale Birth Caught on Video
Itâs very much a family affair The post Rare Sperm Whale Birth Caught on Video appeared first on Nautilus.
How Science Fiction Can Save Us
Three scientists share their bold vision for turning stories into testable experiments The post How Science Fiction Can Save Us appeared first on Nautilus.
Escaping the Ogallala trap
There is a closing window to stop Waymos from creating omnigridlock.
When Coupled Volcanoes Talk, These Researchers Listen
Around the world, volcanologists are following the path of magma as it travels between connected volcanoes, in an effort that could lead to improved eruption forecasts. The post When Coupl
The algorithm will see you now, Out Loud
Radiology combines digital images, clear benchmarks, and repeatable tasks. But replacing humans with AI is harder than it seems.
The Age of the Amplifier
As weâve noted more than a few times before, for most of the 20th century AT&Tâs Bell Labs was the premier industrial research lab in the US.
A Light in the Dark: Finding the Good in the Natural World
Is it absurd to think that science can inform our values? The post A Light in the Dark: Finding the Good in the Natural World appeared first on Nautilus.
You Can Transport Antimatter in a Box Truck?
If you see this truck, donât tailgate The post You Can Transport Antimatter in a Box Truck? appeared first on Nautilus.
The Mystery of the Legless Lizards of Taiwan
The secretive reptile has confounded researchers for decades The post The Mystery of the Legless Lizards of Taiwan appeared first on Nautilus.
Space Screws Up Spermâs Ability to Navigate Properly
And not because they refuse to ask for directions The post Space Screws Up Spermâs Ability to Navigate Properly appeared first on Nautilus.
The Doctors Who Say Spirituality Belongs in Medicine
Many patients with neurological disorders want spiritual care, but most clinicians are reluctant to offer it The post The Doctors Who Say Spirituality Belongs in Medicine appeared first on Nautilus.
How live sports saved television
Television was the most eagerly anticipated technology of the postwar years. But it faced a terrible coordination problem.
How We Walk Might Reveal Our Risk of Death
Another good reminder to keep a pep in your step The post How We Walk Might Reveal Our Risk of Death appeared first on Nautilus.
The Fate of a Soviet Nuclear Sub Decades After It Sank
The Soviet sub K-278 Komsomolets was lost in 1989 The post The Fate of a Soviet Nuclear Sub Decades After It Sank appeared first on Nautilus.
Can Home-Cooked Meals Help Stave Off Dementia?
Itâs got all the ingredients of a healthy, active lifestyle The post Can Home-Cooked Meals Help Stave Off Dementia? appeared first on Nautilus.
The Martyrs, Hunters, and Nature Lovers Who Came Together to Save Birds
An interview with James McCommons, author of The Feather Wars, about the past and future of bird conservation The post The Martyrs, Hunters, and Nature Lovers Who Came Together to Save Birds appeared
In Math, Rigor Is Vital. But Are Digitized Proofs Taking It Too Far?
The quest to make mathematics rigorous has a long and spotty history â one mathematicians can learn from as they push to formalize everything in the computer program Lean. The post In Math
How Writing Changes Mathematical Thought
David E. Dunning explores how mathematical notation is a social, world-building technology. The post How Writing Changes Mathematical Thought first appeared on Quanta Magazine
Did status signaling ruin architecture?
Episode 15 of the Works in Progress is about ornament, taste, and modernism.
Hubble Snaps a New Dazzling Photo of the Crab Nebula
It was formed by an explosion witnessed around the world almost a millennium ago The post Hubble Snaps a New Dazzling Photo of the Crab Nebula appeared first on Nautilus.
How âTiny Shortcutsâ Are Poisoning Science
Seemingly harmless data tweaks are undermining the integrity of the entire field. We must define the problem to prevent it The post How âTiny Shortcutsâ Are Poisoning Science appeared first on Nautilu
Hereâs Why Mosquitoes Wonât Leave You Alone
You may be sending the wrong signals The post Hereâs Why Mosquitoes Wonât Leave You Alone appeared first on Nautilus.
Why Vivid Dreams Make for Better Sleep
An active dream life is key to good sleep The post Why Vivid Dreams Make for Better Sleep appeared first on Nautilus.
Age of Invention: Why Scotland Succeeded
It was capital, not education
The Internet Has Not Killed Readingâor Attention Spans
An interview with Kevin Ashton, MIT technology pioneer and author of The Story of Stories The post The Internet Has Not Killed Readingâor Attention Spans appeared first on Nautilus.
The Search for Alien Life Just Identified 45 New Targets
This subset of exoplanets are the most likely to be habitable The post The Search for Alien Life Just Identified 45 New Targets appeared first on Nautilus.
Sperm Whales Caught on Camera Headbutting Each Other for the First Time
Vindication for Captain Ahab The post Sperm Whales Caught on Camera Headbutting Each Other for the First Time appeared first on Nautilus.
Why We Donât Have a Lyme Disease Vaccine
Dogs can get them, why canât we? The post Why We Donât Have a Lyme Disease Vaccine appeared first on Nautilus.
Fitbit Data Sheds Light on Best Time to Exercise Â
New technology chimes in on an age-old question The post Fitbit Data Sheds Light on Best Time to Exercise  appeared first on Nautilus.
Are Strings Still Our Best Hope for a Theory of Everything?
Columnist Natalie Wolchover examines the latest developments in the âforever warâ over whether string theory can describe the world. The post Are Strings Still Our Best Hope for a Theory o
The Parasite That Garbles the Mating Calls of Male Tree Frogs
Leaving female tree frogs with some tough decisions to make The post The Parasite That Garbles the Mating Calls of Male Tree Frogs appeared first on Nautilus.
Reading List 03/21/26
Damage to the Ras Laffan LNG facility, housing bubble risks, North Koreaâs naval production, Bezosâ $100 billion for manufacturing automation, and more.
How a Simulated Dinosaur Nest Revealed Prehistoric Parenting Strategies
These paleontologists got crafty The post How a Simulated Dinosaur Nest Revealed Prehistoric Parenting Strategies appeared first on Nautilus.
The Shrinking Gland That Helps You Live Longer
Whenâs the last time you thought about your thymus? The post The Shrinking Gland That Helps You Live Longer appeared first on Nautilus.
How Cacti Defy Darwin
Theyâre an evolutionary feat all of their own The post How Cacti Defy Darwin appeared first on Nautilus.
Heat Probably Doesnât Make You More Aggressive
An interview with a behavioral economist about cake, climate change, and cooperation The post Heat Probably Doesnât Make You More Aggressive appeared first on Nautilus.
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