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
What Sets Off Bomb Cyclones
This storm category includes some nor’easters, which seem likely to grow even more chaotic in coming decades
These Animals Are Expertly Adapted to the Cold
Some species wield natural antifreeze to survive brutal temperatures
How Richard Feynman Found the Root of the Challenger Disaster
The famed physicist’s persistence led him to uncover shocking failures
How Aspartame Came from a Work Safety Violation
Now, the controversial sweetener is facing increasing scrutiny
Why Astronauts Quarantine Before—But Not After—Space Missions
Post-flight isolation ended decades ago when scientists no longer feared moon-derived diseases
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
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
Revisiting the Last Crewed Moon Mission on the Eve of the Next
Soon, astronauts might fly farther from Earth than ever before
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
Tiny Evidence Upends a Controversial Stonehenge Theory
Researchers curious about the monument’s origins stuck their heads in the sand—for good reason
The First Person to Get Hit by Space Junk
Decades later, extraterrestrial rubbish is quickly piling up











