Andrew May

Andrew May

Astrophysicist

Andrew May holds a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Manchester University, U.K. For 30 years, he worked in the academic, government and private sectors, before becoming a science writer where he has written for Fortean Times, How It Works, All About Space, BBC Science Focus, among others. He has also written a selection of books including Cosmic Impact and Astrobiology: The Search for Life Elsewhere in the Universe, published by Icon Books.

Latest articles by Andrew May

Sunrise over planet Earth.

Can we stop Earth from heating up?

By Andrew May, All About Space magazine published

A high-altitude balloon mission would investigate a controversial way to reduce global temperatures.

Earth
Quantum bubbles and multiverses.

10 wild theories about the universe

By How It Works magazine, Andrew May published

Why is the universe the way it is? Over the years, scientists have explored many ways to explain the cosmos, leading to some crazy-sounding ideas.

Astronomy
The Hubble Space Telescope as photographed at the end of the final servicing mission, in 2009.

Celebrating 30 years of the Hubble Space Telescope

By Andrew May published

It's been 30 years since NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope on April 24, 1990.

Hubble Space Telescope
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