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Molly Glick

Molly Glick is the newsletter editor of Nautilus.

The First Time Tobacco Executives Admitted Smoking Is Bad for You

The moment the science finally came to light

January 29, 2026

What Sets Off Bomb Cyclones

This storm category includes some nor’easters, which seem likely to grow even more chaotic in coming decades

January 29, 2026

These Animals Are Expertly Adapted to the Cold

Some species wield natural antifreeze to survive brutal temperatures

January 28, 2026

How Richard Feynman Found the Root of the Challenger Disaster

The famed physicist’s persistence led him to uncover shocking failures

January 28, 2026

How Aspartame Came from a Work Safety Violation

Now, the controversial sweetener is facing increasing scrutiny

January 27, 2026

Why Astronauts Quarantine Before—But Not After—Space Missions

Post-flight isolation ended decades ago when scientists no longer feared moon-derived diseases

January 27, 2026

Did Edison Accidentally Create a Vital Superconductor?

In 1879, the inventor might have produced graphene, a crucial component of tech more than a century later

January 26, 2026

The Strange Paradox in the RFK Jr. Diet Guidelines

The new food pyramid defies decades of nutrition research—but one recommendation may align with some newer findings

January 26, 2026

Revisiting the Last Crewed Moon Mission on the Eve of the Next

Soon, astronauts might fly farther from Earth than ever before

January 23, 2026

What Makes This Weekend’s Blizzard So Brutal

Devastating winter storms like Fern are nothing new, but our warming world plays an increasing role in shaping these events

January 23, 2026

Tiny Evidence Upends a Controversial Stonehenge Theory

Researchers curious about the monument’s origins stuck their heads in the sand—for good reason

January 22, 2026

The First Person to Get Hit by Space Junk

Decades later, extraterrestrial rubbish is quickly piling up

January 22, 2026