Primates Also Become Germophobes After Living Through a Viral Outbreak
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Rule breaking by just a few people can be contagious
People are more likely to mimic — or even surpass — rule breakers than rule followers, a study finds. But real-world consequences may keep people in line.
Are Our Hearts Strong Enough to Get to Mars?
Prolonged space travel can wreak havoc on the circulatory system The post Are Our Hearts Strong Enough to Get to Mars? appeared first on Nautilus .
Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS—how could that happen?
The Emmy Award–winning actress revealed that a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2021 was incorrect. It’s a surprisingly common experience, experts say
The Most Unsettling Books We Know
Scientists and artists tell us about the book that scared them to the core The post The Most Unsettling Books We Know appeared first on Nautilus .
How Hunger Can Trigger Alcohol Cravings
At least in fruit flies The post How Hunger Can Trigger Alcohol Cravings appeared first on Nautilus .
The mathematical impossibility of making a perfect world map
Mapping a sphere onto a flat plane is mathematically impossible. But a better world map than the Mercator projection is
This Giant Waterlily Species Was Discovered Via Instagram
They can grow to more than 6 feet in diameter The post This Giant Waterlily Species Was Discovered Via Instagram appeared first on Nautilus .
Scientists left in the dark by National Science Foundation grant application delays
The Major Research Instrumentation program offers grants of up to $4 million to scientists buying or developing research equipment
What Makes Life Beautiful?
The magic of rhyme and the search for a creator The post What Makes Life Beautiful? appeared first on Nautilus .
Green stars do exist—and others shine pink or purple, too
The colors of dead stars come in a surprising rainbow of choices
Scientists finally uncover why statins can cause muscle pain
Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why statins, the widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs that help prevent heart attacks and strokes, can sometimes cause muscle pain, weakness, and even severe muscle damage. Using advanced imaging technology, researchers
A quantum computing feat brings the ‘megaquops’ era a step closer
Error correction creates qubits that glitch only 5 out of a million times, the first step toward a new phase for quantum computing.
Hurricane warning maps are improving, but a dangerous problem remains
A new study reveals that improved hurricane forecast graphics may help people identify threatened areas without making them more likely to recognize the danger or take protective action. Researchers also found that a widespread misunderstanding of the hurricane cone persists,
The Selfish Gene at 50
A half century ago The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins became an instant bestseller and transformed public awareness of evolutionary biology. Today scientists are still debating its core message
Astronomers uncover new secrets of the Universe’s first five minutes
Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in understanding the Universe’s earliest moments, measuring the amount of helium formed in the first five minutes after the Big Bang with unprecedented precision. Using one of the world’s most powerful telescopes, an international
Scientists discover a bizarre Jurassic “squid” unlike anything ever seen
Scientists have identified the “fattest” belemnite ever discovered, a bizarre, barrel-shaped squid relative that lived in Wyoming’s ancient seas 160 million years ago. The exceptionally rare fossils reveal a creature unlike anything previously known, potentially a predator of
Scientists discover a way to kill dangerous gut bacteria without killing the good
Scientists have discovered a natural compound that targets dangerous C. difficile bacteria without wiping out the gut's beneficial microbes. Successful early tests suggest it could lead to a gentler, more effective treatment for stubborn intestinal infections that frequently
Your aging brain may be trading memory for something more valuable
The aging brain may be undergoing a remarkable transformation rather than simply losing its abilities, shifting its focus from remembering details to understanding the bigger picture. Scientists suggest this change could be an evolutionary adaptation that helps older adults
AI can give you your voice back
People who have lost the ability to talk are finding new voices with technology. This technological feat is changing what it means to lose a voice.
Why we probably live in a quantum multiverse
The once-fringe quantum Many Worlds theory now seems much more likely
Why data centers are reviving solid-state transformers
Solid-state transformer designs have been around for decades. Now data centers may finally give the chip-filled devices their killer application
What actually makes ultraprocessed foods unhealthy?
Scientists can’t figure out why ultraprocessed foods are unhealthy for us—and new studies suggest that the “processing” isn’t the problem
We’re addicted to social media. How do we get sober?
How doctors, scientists and “anonymous” programs are working to free people from their phones
These extreme cosmic explosions are breaking physics
Astronomers are finally figuring out what powers mysterious gamma-ray bursts
The provocative new theory that could explain aging and disease
Could disruptions in the flow of energy through mitochondria cause everything from type 2 diabetes to Alzheimer’s?
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Our love-hate relationship with social media
Regardless of whether social media addiction is real, these platforms hack the human brain, often to our detriment
November 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago
In 1926 we wrote about how there was a good chance Mars had both plants and animals. And in 1876 we probed the duplicity of the artificial butter business
Inside the bold, quixotic quest to store planet-warming carbon in the ocean
These start-ups are trying to suck CO 2 from the air and stash in the sea. Is it working?
How your brain learns to cope with uncertainty
Can our “prediction machine” brains learn to handle a world in chaos?
How a fusion start-up could help maintain the U.S. nuclear arsenal
The U.S. hasn’t detonated a nuclear weapon since 1992. Now a fusion start-up whose co-founders include former national lab scientists could help conduct experiments that make sure the stockpile works
Scientists find a way to fight Alzheimer’s brain damage without removing toxic tau
Scientists have found a promising way to protect the brain from Alzheimer’s-related damage by blocking immune cells that contribute to the destruction of neurons. In mice, the treatment preserved roughly 40% more tissue in memory centers and improved memory, even without
NASA reveals 16 stunning galaxies hiding cosmic chaos
NASA's stunning new gallery of 16 galaxies reveals colossal black hole jets, explosive star formation, and spectacular cosmic collisions through the combined power of Chandra, James Webb, Hubble, and other telescopes. These extraordinary images expose the hidden forces shaping
Scientists discover a surprising link between vitamin C and cancer survival
A surprising clinical trial suggests that taking vitamin C daily could improve survival in people with precancerous blood disorders and early-stage blood cancers. Patients receiving the supplement had fewer adverse events and showed a promising survival advantage, raising hopes
Scientists reach the ultimate quantum limit on a surface
Scientists have achieved a quantum breakthrough by creating an ultra-clean surface where individual molecules can maintain their delicate quantum properties at the fundamental limit. The discovery could unlock unprecedented control over molecules and help drive the next
NASA solves a strange mystery hidden inside asteroid Bennu’s boulders
NASA scientists have finally uncovered why asteroid Bennu loses heat so quickly despite being covered in massive boulders. Samples returned to Earth reveal that its rocks are filled with hidden cracks, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for years.
Why painful arthritis can return stronger after cancer treatment
Researchers discovered that recurring arthritis triggered by cancer immunotherapy may be driven by immune cells that remember previous attacks and return in a more aggressive state. The findings could pave the way for treatments that prevent painful flare-ups while preserving