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The dogs of Chernobyl; the meaning of awkward pauses; a void in the Great Pyramid of Giza; and more. Plus: how will the universe evolve? [View in browser]( | [Become a member]( Newsletter brought to you by: March 7, 2023   Did a friend forward this? [Subscribe here](. Good Morning! Here’s the top science news—plus this week’s One Question with astrophysicist [Jillian Scudder]( [READ NAUTILUS](   DISCOVERIES The Top Science News This Week   [The Dogs of Chernobyl: Demographic Insights Into Populations Inhabiting the Nuclear Exclusion Zone]( These power plant pups are “of immense scientific relevance” for understanding what harsh environmental conditions can do to wildlife and humans alike. [Science Advances→](   [Long Gaps Between Turns Are Awkward for Strangers But Not for Friends]( Are prolonged pauses in conversation always a sign that things have gone awry? [Philosophical Transactions of The Royal Society B→](   [Precise Characterization of a Corridor-Shaped Structure in Khufu's Pyramid by Observation of Cosmic-Ray Muons]( Particles from space can be used with a special film to spot hidden voids in the largest Egyptian pyramid. [Nature Communications→](   [Ancient Genomes Show How Humans Escaped Europe’s Deep Freeze]( They went to Spain. [Nature News→](   [Phosphorous Saved Our Way of Life—And Now Threatens to End It]( Why we should reimagine agriculture from the ground up. [The New Yorker→]( [This New Version of Quantum Theory Is Even Stranger Than the Original]( Why did the researchers call their idea “almost quantum theory”? [New Scientist→]( Experience the endless possibilities and deep human connections that science offers [SUBSCRIBE TODAY](   [A Psychology-backed Approach to Improve Your Dog’s Happiness]( Did you know that spending time in nature can [reduce stress]( and provide other health benefits? Help your dog experience more joy with the freedom to explore the outdoors with [SpotOn Fence.]( Their patented True Location™ GPS technology delivers the most reliable fence boundaries without antiquated wiring systems. Pulling GPS location data from 25 to 30 satellites across four global systems, SpotOn allows you to create GPS fence boundaries from almost anywhere. [Support your pet’s mental well-being]( through technology. Save 15% on your purchase with code NAUT15. [Ditch the Leash](   [ONE QUESTION]( [How Will the Universe Evolve?]( INTERVIEW BY BRIAN GALLAGHER One question for [Jillian Scudder](, an astrophysicist at Oberlin College and author of The Milky Way Smells of Rum & Raspberries: …And Other Amazing Cosmic Facts.   It depends on how far forward you let the clock run. There is a period of time where things that are gravitationally held together, will stay gravitationally held together for quite a long time. So the group of galaxies that we’re part of has the Milky Way and Andromeda—the Milky Way and Andromeda will collide at some point about 4 billion years in the future. [Read the interview](   Related Nautilus Stories   [ASTRONOMY]( [The Remarkable Emptiness of Existence]( Early scientists didn’t know it, but we do now: The void in the universe is alive. BY PAUL M. SUTTER [Continue reading →]( [PHYSICS]( [Can Dark Energy Kill Galaxies?]( The surprising importance of a dark-energy selection effect. BY LUKE A. BARNES [Continue reading →](   More in Astronomy [New Telescopes Will Help Us SETL]( Extraterrestrial life doesn’t need to be intelligent to be worth finding. BY PAUL M. SUTTER [Continue reading →]( [Will We Know Alien Life When We See It?]( The defining problem in the search for ET. BY CONOR FEEHLY [Continue reading →](   P.S. In the Wall Street Journal Alison Gopnik writes about the [deep bond]( between kids and dogs. It can seem unremarkable. “But if you think about it biologically,” Gopnik writes, “it is extraordinary.” She recounts how heartbroken her young grandson was when his dog died. The kinship we have with dogs goes way back. [Ancient peoples buried their dogs like family members.](   Today’s newsletter was written by Brian Gallagher   BECOME A SUBSCRIBER [The Most Awe-Inspiring Stories in Science]( [Nautilus]( is a different kind of science magazine. Science is brought to life through narrative storytelling, taking you into the depths of science to highlight today's most vital conversations. Enjoy the wonder and awe of science, distilled into captivating reads. [Subscribe to Nautilus Print + Digital]( today for only $89/year and save 50% annually. [Join Now](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Copyright © 2023 NautilusNext, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from nautil.us. Our mailing address is: NautilusNext 360 W 36th Street, 7S, New York, NY 10018 Don't want to hear from us anymore? Click here to [unsubscribe](.