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.
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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.
New Proofs Probe Soap-Film Singularities
Mathematicians have broken through a long-standing barrier in the study of âminimizing surfaces,â which play an important role in both math and physics. The post New Proofs Probe Soap-Film
Why the developing world needs wider streets
Roads are the arteries of cities, making the whole more than the sum of its parts. Cities of the developing world need more of them.
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.
Chameleonâs Eyes Have Been Hiding a Secret
Their wandering gaze results from a structural adaptation in their nerves The post Chameleonâs Eyes Have Been Hiding a Secret appeared first on Nautilus.
Unique Puke Fossil Reveals New Pterosaur Species
Discoveries abound in an ancient predatorâs 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 Peruâthey 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.
To Have Machines Make Math Proofs, Turn Them Into a Puzzle
Marijn Heule turns mathematical statements into something like Sudoku puzzles, then has computers go to work on them. His proofs have been called âdisgusting,â but they go beyond what any human can do
Progress books for children
Building industrial literacy
Reading List 11/8/2025
Gathering robot training data, âlove lettersâ sent to home sellers, the Napier Deltic diesel engine, jumps in electricity demand from electric teakettles, and more.
The Brainâs Hidden Drain
Newly discovered vessels may be key to flushing waste away from our brains The post The Brainâs 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 Systemâs Tallest Mountains
These extraterrestrial treks make Mount Everest look like an anthill The post Visit Our Solar Systemâs Tallest Mountains appeared first on Nautilus.
Some Bacteria Have Evolved the Ability to Degrade Plastic
But can this make a dent in Earthâs 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 Planetâs surface The post A Martian Mystery May Finally Be Solved appeared first on Nautilus.
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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.
Physicists Take the Imaginary Numbers Out of Quantum Mechanics
Quantum mechanics has at last been formulated exclusively with real numbers, bringing a mathematical puzzle at the heart of the theory into a new era of inquiry. The post Physicists Take
To Be More Creative, Immigrate
Creativity flourishes when people cross bordersâand 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 Weaverâs 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 Weaverâs 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 âfaithfulâ relationship with hermit crabs The post A Pretty Anemone Makes Space and Eats Waste appeared first on Nautilus.
It is our responsibility to develop a healthy relationship with our technology
A dynamic, agentic framing on the challenges of progress
The economics of the baby bust with JesĂşs FernĂĄndez-Villaverde
Episode nine of the Works in Progress podcast.
Strap Rail
The early history of the United States runs along with the first years of the railroad.
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.
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