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Galactic Settlement and the Fermi Paradox
The results of galactic colonization models are a mixed bag for SETI optimists.
Do We Share DNA with ET?
If there’s life beyond Earth, the genetic code might be our common bond.
Why These Researchers Are Drawn to the World’s Edge
The joy and toll of doing remote science.
Unscrambled Eggs: Self-Organization Restores Cells’ Order
To scientists’ surprise, blended mixtures of cytoplasm can reorganize themselves into cell-like compartments with working structural components.
The 5 Most Popular Nautilus Blog Posts in 2019
Readers’ favorite posts explore a Dutch cure for stress and memories you can inject.
The 5 Most Popular Nautilus Feature Articles in 2019
Readers’ favorite articles explore tree smarts and the end of the gene as we know it.
Philosophy Is a Public Service
I design thought experiments to provoke dialogue about who and what we want to become.