Earth's Asteroid Defense Plan | Nautilus Narrations with Sunshine Nate
For decades, scientists, engineers, and others in the planetary defense community have been theorizing on ways to interrupt the journey of an Earth-bound asteroid. In this episode of Nautilus Narrations, watch space and astronomy creator Sunshine Nate read "Here to Save the Day!" by Tom Vanderbilt from Nautilus Magazine, and learn about the very real threat of an asteroid causing catastrophic damage to Earth, and the scientists from the Planetary Defense Conference who are trying to prevent it.Follow Nate on Instagram where he explains all the interesting happenings in the cosmos, and shares original photos and videos from his many telescopes. You can also visit his website here. Enjoying Nautilus? Sign up to our FREE newsletter and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X), YouTube, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky!
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A Wild Idea to Protect the Great Barrier Reef | Nautilus Narrations with Summer Collins
Following devastating heat waves in 2016 and 2017 that caused intense bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, it was impossible to ignore the existential vulnerability of coral in a warming world. In response, Australia’s government established the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP). Their mission: figure out how to protect the reef. David Mead, the program’s director, called it a “no-stone-unturned approach.”In this episode of Nautilus Narrations, coral biologist and science Communicator Summer Collins reads 'A Wild Idea to Protect the Great Barrier Reef' by Juli Berwald from Nautilus Magazine, and explores some of the fascinating new ways scientists are trying to protect reefs from extinction. You can follow Summer Collins and her work as an ocean steward on Instagram here, and visit her website. Enjoying Nautilus? Sign up to our FREE newsletter and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X), YouTube, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky!
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Uncertainty | Nautilus Narrations with Paul M. Sutter
"Quantum mechanics is confusing, nonintuitive, and seemingly nonsensical. What I found through my journey is that this confusion and senselessness isn’t a bug, but a feature, and creates a new way to see our everyday life," writes cosmologist Paul M. Sutter."Instead of interpreting quantum mechanics, I ultimately realized, maybe we should just submit to it—and let quantum mechanics interpret our own lives."In this episode of Nautilus Narrations, join Sutter on his journey through the four stages of “quantum grief" and find out how he learned to stop worrying, and love uncertainty. You can check out more of Paul's work on his website, YouTube and Instagram. Enjoying Nautilus? Sign up to our FREE newsletter and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X), YouTube, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky!
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Friendship is a Lifesaver | Nautilus Narrations with Kai
Science has been accumulating evidence that friendship isn’t just critical for our happiness, but also our health and longevity.Friendship is also particularly important to acclaimed street artist and purveyor of friendship, Kai – the perfect narrator for this episode of Nautilus Narrations.Kai's signature persona “IF,” which stands for “Imaginary Friend," is found in every single piece of Kai’s work, including this video. The goal: create a character that everyone can relate with, and to help communicate the universal issues that tie cultures together. Friendship.Watch Kai aka "IF" read "Friendship is a Lifesaver" by Lydia Denworth from Nautilus Magazine, and learn why science is showing us the best remedy for aging is friends.You can view Kai's art on Instagram here. Enjoying Nautilus? Sign up to our FREE newsletter and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X), YouTube, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky!
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The Future of Food Looks Small, Dense, and Very Bushy | Nautilus Narrations with Tinger Hseih
The way we live is out of balance with the way we eat. Urbanization and population growth will require more farmland, more transportation, and an even bigger ecological footprint—unless we can find more efficient ways to feed the world. One intriguing solution is to give traditional agriculture a 90 degree twist into vertical farming.In this episode of Nautilus Narrations, food and travel creator Tinger Hseih reads "The Future of Food Looks Small, Dense, and Very Bushy" by Christie Wilcox from Nautilus Magazine, and explores how vertical farming could make agriculture more robust and sustainable.Dash of Ting is Tinger's hub for food and travel advice for health-conscious consumers. If you're looking for delicious regional cuisines and unique adventures, check out her website here, and follow her on Instagram here.Enjoying Nautilus? Sign up to our FREE newsletter and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X), YouTube, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky!
Good science writing teaches you. Great science writing touches you. Nautilus is only interested in the great stuff. Listen to science stories that will spark your curiosity and stir your soul, read by some very interesting people.
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