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We’ll Miss the Vulture
Ecosystems are suffering without their invaluable scavenger, victim of a bad reputation.
Why We Hallucinate Supernatural Explanations
We’re not so different from an error-prone chatbot.
The Original Psychotherapists Were Shamans and Priests
Confession is the key to mental healing.
Is Morality in Decline?
One question for Adam Mastroianni, a psychologist at Columbia University.
Forget What You Think You Know About Emotions
Emotions don’t happen to you; your brain creates them.
The Perilous Life of the Solitary Pangolin
Poached to the edge of extinction, the bashful animals are getting by with a little help from their friends in Africa.
Where Earth Got Its Water
A new theory shows Earth’s water was more locally sourced than ever thought before.
Our Super Malleable Sense of Self
Why is it possible to mistake parts of someone else’s face for your own?
Welcome to Gorongosa National Park
In a new series, Nautilus puts a spotlight on Gorongosa National Park, a model for biodiversity restoration.
A Map of Life Like None Other
In one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, scientists are charting the amazing web of life.











