Here’s Why Locusts Swarm
The insects undergo a Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation The post Here’s Why Locusts Swarm (https://nautil.us/heres-why-locusts-swarm-1270953/) appeared first on Nautilus (https://nautil.us).
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The Thrill of Science in 2042
A science historian explains how science got its groove back. A fictional dispatch from the future. The post The Thrill of Science in 2042 (https://nautil.us/the-thrill-of-science-in-2042-1270684/)
Physicists Crack the Question of Why Basketball Shoes Squeak
It’s all about the ridges The post Physicists Crack the Question of Why Basketball Shoes Squeak (https://nautil.us/physicists-crack-the-question-of-why-basketball-shoes-squeak-1270759/) appeared
What Do You Get When You Cross a Tardigrade with a Space Pioneer?
A little genetic engineering could help future space settlers survive the challenges of off-world living The post What Do You Get When You Cross a Tardigrade with a Space Pioneer?
Do These Centenarians Hold the Key to Long Life in Their Blood?
New research identifies key proteins linked to longevity The post Do These Centenarians Hold the Key to Long Life in Their Blood?
The Vibes Have Been Off in the US for Decades
New survey analysis reveals a sense of national deterioration The post The Vibes Have Been Off in the US for Decades (https://nautil.us/the-vibes-have-been-off-in-the-us-for-decades-1270717/)
The Birth of Light
Long since flared out, echoes from the universe’s very first stars could be reaching us today The post The Birth of Light (https://nautil.us/the-birth-of-light-1270615/) appeared first on Nautilus
How Horses Make Two Sounds at Once
And what that says about their prowess as communicators The post How Horses Make Two Sounds at Once (https://nautil.us/how-horses-make-two-sounds-at-once-1270673/) appeared first on Nautilus
How Poop Could Save the Giraffe
Their tiny scats are research and conservation gold The post How Poop Could Save the Giraffe (https://nautil.us/how-poop-could-save-the-giraffe-1270627/) appeared first on Nautilus
Mosquitoes Developed a Taste for Human Blood Before We Existed
About 2 million years ago, they evolved to feed on Homo erectus The post Mosquitoes Developed a Taste for Human Blood Before We Existed
The Surprising Benefits of Yo-Yo Dieting
The body keeps the score The post The Surprising Benefits of Yo-Yo Dieting (https://nautil.us/the-surprising-benefits-of-yo-yo-dieting-1270462/) appeared first on Nautilus (https://nautil.us).
Mass Grave of Women and Children Shows Brutality of Iron Age Culture
This recent archaeological find tells a chilling story The post Mass Grave of Women and Children Shows Brutality of Iron Age Culture
Your Muscles Retain Memories of Strength and Weakness
New research sheds light on changing gene expression patterns in muscle cells The post Your Muscles Retain Memories of Strength and Weakness
Why You’re More Likely to Develop AI-Psychosis than to Join a Cult
Philosopher Lucy Osler on the insidious appeal of AI Chatbots The post Why You’re More Likely to Develop AI-Psychosis than to Join a Cult
Imaging the Most Far-Out Jellyfish Galaxy Ever Observed
… and shaking up our view of the universe 8.5 billion years ago The post Imaging the Most Far-Out Jellyfish Galaxy Ever Observed
Night Owls Could Be Putting Their Heart Health at Risk
New research links late nights and low cardiovascular health scores The post Night Owls Could Be Putting Their Heart Health at Risk
Researchers Map Uranus’ Atmosphere in Stunning Detail
The James Webb Space telescope captured stunning images of the ice giant The post Researchers Map Uranus’ Atmosphere in Stunning Detail
New Blood Test Could Predict When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Present
Researchers have been on a quest for simple, reliable Alzheimer’s tests for years The post New Blood Test Could Predict When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Present
Fiery Crash of SpaceX Rocket Causes Huge Lithium Plume
It’s the first known direct detection of upper-atmospheric pollution from space debris re-entry The post Fiery Crash of SpaceX Rocket Causes Huge Lithium Plume
The Cancer No One Can Explain
Colorectal cancer in young people has been rising for 30 years. We still don't know why—and that's killing people. The post The Cancer No One Can Explain