Astronomy

An astrophysicist sits down with Nautilus to discuss cosmology and culture.

The universe’s greatest sinkholes have no trouble swallowing anything—except themselves.

Eight foundational images from the archives of the Carnegie Observatories.

The Dragonfly telescope is pushing the boundaries of small-scale observational astronomy.

The romance is back, argues a NASA adviser and best-selling science-fiction author.

Exotic ultra-compressed matter can look like pasta, among other things.

Vitalism in the age of modern science.

From atoms to brains, bigger isn’t always better.