Nonhuman studies is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the characteristics, interactions, and significance of entities and processes situated beyond the human realm. It often utilizes methodologies that critically examine or decenter anthropocentric perspectives, focusing on phenomena ranging from natural systems like stellar fusion to complex technological artifacts such as nuclear reactors. Key characteristics include its interdisciplinary scope and its challenge to human-centric frameworks, while its significance lies in expanding scholarly understanding of diverse nonhuman actors and systems and their complex interdependencies.