Nautilus Narrations

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!

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!

"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!

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!

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!

Throughout history, vultures have been burdened with an image evoking notions of death, greed, and moral emptiness. Yet, scientists argue that these misunderstood birds are far more valuable than their reputation suggests. As nature's cleanup crew, vultures perform an essential ecological service, preventing the spread of disease by swiftly disposing of carcasses.Watch Liz Clayton Fuller, AKA ipaintbirbs read "We'll Miss The Vulture" by Jori Lewis from Nautilus Magazine and learn more about why vultures are the victims of a bad reputation.More from Liz: https://lizclaytonfuller.com/Enjoying Nautilus? ⁠Sign up to our FREE newsletter⁠ and follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (X)⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, Threads⁠, and Bluesky!

The debate over whether music is universal has intensified, with scholars from various fields weighing in on the idea that all music shares fundamental traits. Some ethnomusicologists argue that labeling music as universal oversimplifies its cultural richness and diversity.Watch Emperor X read "What Makes Music Universal" by Kevin Berger from Nautilus Magazine and learn why the debate over the universality of music is so divisive.Chad R. Matheny is a former STEM educator and physics graduate student who performs music under the name Emperor X.You can stream and purchase his albums here, and follow him on Instagram and X. Enjoying Nautilus? ⁠Sign up to our FREE newsletter⁠ and follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (X)⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, Threads⁠, and Bluesky!

A team of engineers and scientists recently accomplished an astonishing feat: they drilled into the Earth's mantle, retrieving a core sample nearly a mile long.Watch Cate Larsen aka  GroovyGeologist  read "The First Good Glimpse of the Earth's Mantle" by Marcia Bjornerud and find out what we've discovered from the longest-ever sample of the Earth's middle layer.Cate Larsen uses the connective power of the internet to bring geology education to the masses. You visit her website here, and follow her on Instagram and TikTok. Enjoying Nautilus? ⁠Sign up to our FREE newsletter⁠ and follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (X)⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, Threads⁠, and Bluesky!

What is a sea shanty? Where did they come from? Why do they still matter? Watch Grumpy frontperson Heaven Schmitt explore the complicated legacy of sea shanties in this episode of Nautilus Narrations based on author Katy Kelleher's essay "What Should We Do With an Old Sea Shanty?" from Nautilus Magazine. Grumpy’s new EP Wolfed is available now wherever you stream music! You can follow the band on Instagram here, and check out upcoming tour dates here. Enjoying Nautilus? ⁠Sign up to our FREE newsletter⁠ and follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (X)⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, Threads⁠, and Bluesky!

How does a billion years of Earth’s history go missing? Our latest episode of Nautilus Narrations featuring American history educator and content creator, Dr. Tim Johnson, tackles this troubling phenomenon in fascinating detail. Watch Dr. Tim read 'The Great Forgetting' by paleoclimatologist Summer Praetorius from Nautilus Magazine, and find out why Earth is losing its memory. You can follow Dr. Tim for more history deep-dives on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Enjoying Nautilus? ⁠Sign up to our FREE newsletter⁠ and follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Twitter (X)⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, Threads⁠, and Bluesky!