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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

July 22, 2026

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

July 21, 2026

A “Dead” Coral Reef Found Thriving Off the Coast of Africa

Scientists in the 1960s thought the ecosystem was lifeless

July 21, 2026

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

July 15, 2026

Do Fossils Belong in Mansions or Museums?

The record sale of a T. rex skeleton begs the question

July 14, 2026

The Fight Against Colony Collapse Disorder Started 19 Years Ago Today

So how are beehives in the US faring almost two decades on?

July 13, 2026

When Galaxies Clash

Is a new image of star systems colliding a vision of our Milky Way’s future?

July 8, 2026

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

July 7, 2026

The Rabies Vaccine Debuted Nearly 150 Years Ago Today

Pioneering microbiologist Louis Pasteur helped save the life of a dog-bitten boy

July 6, 2026

Synthetic Cells to Sell Synthetic Biology

Researchers claim a major breakthrough with the first human-made cell. But is it “alive?”

July 2, 2026

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

June 26, 2026

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.

June 24, 2026