Kyle Hill
Chernobyl’s Hot Mess, “the Elephant’s Foot,” Is Still Lethal
The Elephant’s Foot could be the most dangerous piece of waste in the world.
Some Dead Satellites Refuse to Go Quietly to Their Graves
A map of large debris orbiting Earth, as seen from the North Pole.European Space Operation Centre (ESOC) High above us, tens of thousands of kilometers above our heads, there are orbiting graveyards. They are filled with satellites that have burned through their functional lives, now “buried” in space. The graveyards are filled for a reason: […]
Mystery in Motion, Beauty in Battle
Night Ride: A CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.U.S. Army / Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod One of the most beautiful things you’ll ever see in a war zone had no name, until it was given one in honor of two soldiers who gave their lives. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or […]
How Uncertainty Can Help Fight Science Denialism
Why is a statement like “vaccines cause autism” persuasive or not? Each side of the issue will no doubt claim some support, but if we know anything about psychology, it’s that facts don’t always settle an argument. Those who claim a link between vaccines and autism—without any evidence to support this claim—are just as certain […]
