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You Are What Your Ancestors Didn’t Eat
The impact of famine may be written in the bodies of future generations
Breaking a Cycle of Apocalypse
John Larison’s new novel The Ancients suggests some societies are built for cataclysm
The Genius of Benjamin Franklin
Richard Munson’s 3 greatest revelations while writing Ingenious, his biography of Franklin, the scientist.
Introducing the Nautilus Winter Reading List
Ten books we loved to start your new year off right.
Does Life’s Happiness Have a Shape?
How we feel about life as we age is not as universal as we thought.
Science from the Tsunami
Illustrating what scientists have learned from the disaster 20 years ago.
Making Friends with Your Past and Future Selves
It’s what psychologists call self-continuity, and can improve your health and well-being.











