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The Australian Rocks That House the Oldest Life-Forms on Earth

Never underestimate the power of an old pile of rocks

April 23, 2026

The New Pitviper Species Hidden in China’s Panda Park

It’s named for a Chinese philosopher

April 23, 2026

The Ancient Roots of the Crab Walk

It wasn’t a lateral evolutionary move

April 22, 2026

The Nautilus Reading List of Science Biographies

These beautifully composed books usher you into the life and times of influential scientists

April 22, 2026

Earth Day Started with an Oil Spill

The day of environmental action and protest has grown and evolved over the past 56 years

April 22, 2026

The Most Soothing Kinds of Nature Sounds

The closer to home, the better

April 22, 2026

Why These Monkeys Are Eating Fistfuls of Dirt

How about an ice cream cone with a dirt chaser?

April 22, 2026

The Mystery of the Giant Blobs at the Center of the Earth

Are they remnants of primordial Earth or extraterrestrial in origin?

April 21, 2026

Rome Was Built Today

Celebrating the scientific and technical contributions of Rome on the mythical birthday of the eternal city

April 21, 2026

The Peace That an Eclipse Brings

The total solar eclipse in 2024 hushed the Earth by striking awe in the humans in its path

April 21, 2026