Bob Grant
Bob Grant is the deputy editor at Nautilus.
The Avocados That May Save Us from a Guacamole Apocalypse
Tracing the roots of diversity in the coveted fruit in Central America
Why the Cyclospora Outbreak Is Hard to Pin Down: An Intimate Encounter
The parasite has a long incubation period, which means affected people might not experience explosive diarrhea up to two weeks after exposure
A “Dead” Coral Reef Found Thriving Off the Coast of Africa
Scientists in the 1960s thought the ecosystem was lifeless
The Challenges of Writing in Space
With the recent auction of arguably the most famous pen ever used off-Earth, we take a moment to reflect on the evolution of such cosmic utensils
Do Fossils Belong in Mansions or Museums?
The record sale of a T. rex skeleton begs the question
The Fight Against Colony Collapse Disorder Started 19 Years Ago Today
So how are beehives in the US faring almost two decades on?
When Galaxies Clash
Is a new image of star systems colliding a vision of our Milky Way’s future?
The Loving Embrace of the Milky Way
Researchers have discovered that our galaxy’s outermost spiral arms are wide open and farther away than we thought
The Rabies Vaccine Debuted Nearly 150 Years Ago Today
Pioneering microbiologist Louis Pasteur helped save the life of a dog-bitten boy
Synthetic Cells to Sell Synthetic Biology
Researchers claim a major breakthrough with the first human-made cell. But is it “alive?”
This Was a Big Week for Marie Curie, More Than 120 Years Ago
Despite steep odds, she became the first woman in France to earn a doctorate in science
Can We Air-Condition Our Way Out of Climate Change?
No. But in the midst of intense heat waves it may be necessary to save lives.











