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

This artist’s impression video shows the path of the star S2 as it passes very close to the supermassive "black hole" at the center of the Milky Way.

8 ways we know that black holes really do exist

By Andrew May published

Black holes may sound like science fiction, but there is significant evidence to prove they are real.

Black Holes
Stephen Hawking in front of a screen

4 bizarre Stephen Hawking theories that turned out to be right (and 6 we're not sure about)

By Andrew May published

Some of Hawking's theories revolutionized the way we view the universe, but others still leave scientists scratching their heads.

The Universe
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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