In my latest video, I look at the life and science of Nocolaus Copernicus, who revolutionized our view of the universe and our place within it. I also visit the …
Steven Winberg famously declared the universe to be “pointless.” Four decades later, physicists and popular science writers continue to grapple with the problem of finding meaning in a material universe …
Long before it was widely accepted, Donald Milton understood that Covid-19 could be spread by the inhalation of aerosolized droplets. My Q&A for Undark.
In my latest video, I look ahead to the annular / partial solar eclipse of June 10, 2021, including info on how to safety view the eclipse, and tips for …
A team of physicists has proposed a new way to search for dark matter — by looking for weirdly-straight bolts of lightning, during lightning storms. My feature for Smithsonian.
Skywatchers are in for a rare treat on the morning of June 10, 2021, as the sun will be partially eclipsed as it rises for viewers in the U.S. Northeast …
