💡 The Salty Grit of the Haenyeo Divers

The latest from Nautilus, the top science news, and more. [View in Browser]( | [Join Nautilus]( Did a friend forward this? Sign up here Together with: Hello Nautilus readers, and thanks for stopping by. Today we spend a moment with the “ocean women” of South Korea. Also, a cultural journey through the Milky Way, trees that hold their breath, and more. And be sure to check out today’s free story on the fastest way to swim, below. In answer to our most recent question, about communication with people who speak different languages, I’m reminded of my honeymoon in Italy—it’s not a romantic story though. I tripped off the curb, fell flat on my face, and had to convince a very concerned group of elderly Italian women that I was, in fact, perfectly fine (just incurably clumsy). Enjoy your day! — Liz Greene The latest from Nautilus The Salty Grit of the Haenyeo Divers These life-size portraits of South Korea’s most iconic ocean women showcase a dying way of life. 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The top science news this week - Much like humans, chimpanzees have been observed taking turns communicating, albeit with gestures instead of spoken language. [Read on The Guardian→]( - Some trees can hold their breath during a wildfire. [Read on Scientific American→]( - Global weather forecasts that once took hours are now done in a matter of seconds, with the help of AI. [Read on The New York Times→]( - Just a few hours of sleep deprivation may reduce how many synapses meet in brain areas associated with learning and memory—at least in mice. [Read on Science→]( - Butterflies could be able to pollinate flowers without ever landing on the blooms. The reason? Static electricity from their wings. [Read on Science News→]( *Indicates sponsor/partner content. Thank you for supporting our sponsors. WE ARE CURIOUS TO KNOW... What’s the coolest thing you’ve observed in the night sky? Send us your answer! Reply to this newsletter with a brief explanation of your response, and we’ll reveal the top answers in a future newsletter. This question was inspired by “The Myths and Lore of the Milky Way.” [Read on Nautilus→]( Top answers to our previous question: On Communication My husband and I went to Paris in 2017; I didn't speak any French at all. When we went to get some groceries, I was looking for the eggs but had no idea where they were. I saw an employee nearby, so I "told" her what I was looking for by miming cracking an egg and putting it in a frying pan. She knew right away what I needed, I got the eggs, and we both got a very good laugh. I'm not sure if this qualifies as meaningful, but it certainly meant a lot to me! — Eliana H. I have issues getting up and down steep terrain. While visiting Istanbul, I was struggling up some steep steps with my partner when I noticed a Muslim woman watching me. Once we reached the top, the woman approached us and began gesturing for me to follow her. Neither of us knew each others’ language, but I could tell that she wanted me to accompany her somewhere—so I followed her. She took me to the outlying buildings where non-Muslims were permitted to go. She pointed out signs and places of interest. She pantomimed taking off my shoes when appropriate and spent an hour or so making sure I saw the sights. — Gini M. Punk Ecosystems Will Never Die Our planet’s oldest ecosystems are like living superorganisms. [Watch]( or [listen to]( punk/rap rocker fish narc read a story exploring how they sustain themselves. [Watch on YouTube]( Today’s unlocked free story HEALTH Is This New Swim Stroke the Fastest Yet? The surprising performance and physics of the fish kick. By Regan Penaluna I tug my black swim cap over my hair, strap on my pink goggles, and keep a focused calm, like Michael Phelps before a race. [Continue reading]( P.S. Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel on August 6, 1926. And we’re still trying to swim better, farther, and faster today. We’ve known for a while now that it’s faster to swim underwater than above, but now we’re perfecting which underwater stroke might be the fastest of them all. And it’s one [we copied from fish](. Thanks for reading! What did you think of today's note? Inspire a friend to [sign up for the Nautilus newsletter](. Copyright © 2024 NautilusNext, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from [nautil.us](. Our mailing address is: NautilusNext 3112 Windsor Rd, Ste A-391 Austin, TX, 78703 Don't want to hear from us anymore? [Unsubscribe](