Doris Elin Urrutia
Doris is a science journalist and Space.com contributor. She received a B.A. in Sociology and Communications at Fordham University in New York City. Her first work was published in collaboration with London Mining Network, where her love of science writing was born. Her passion for astronomy started as a kid when she helped her sister build a model solar system in the Bronx. She got her first shot at astronomy writing as a Space.com editorial intern and continues to write about all things cosmic for the website. Doris has also written about microscopic plant life for Scientific American’s website and about whale calls for their print magazine. She has also written about ancient humans for Inverse, with stories ranging from how to recreate Pompeii’s cuisine to how to map the Polynesian expansion through genomics. She currently shares her home with two rabbits. Follow her on twitter at @salazar_elin.
Latest articles by Doris Elin Urrutia
Fortnite flashback: Just how accurate was the black hole that launched Chapter 2?
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
The Event Horizon Telescope captured the first picture of a black hole. How did Fortnite's black hole compare?
10 brilliant discoveries NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory made in its first decade in space
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
This week, NASA is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Solar Dynamics Observatory, a sensitive spacecraft that has shown the world never-before-seen imagery of the sun.
Farewell, Spitzer Space Telescope! NASA shuts down prolific observatory.
By Doris Elin Urrutia last updated
One of NASA's great telescopes will go offline today (Jan. 30) after 16.5 years of observations that helped to paint a more complete picture of the universe.
'Vampire' star sparks brilliant 'super-outburst' while gorging on its neighbor
By Doris Elin Urrutia last updated
This rare finding was made by "accident," according to the research team that found the super-outburst.
High school student discovers alien planet with twin suns just days into a NASA internship
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
A high school junior found a distant planet that orbits two stars, one of just a dozen such worlds known to scientists.
Scientists study plasma 'bubbles' in Earth's magnetic field with Gamera model named for Japanese monster
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
Auroras and satellite function might be influenced by ''bubbles'' of plasma near the tail of Earth's magnetosphere.
Tour the colorful Crab Nebula with this stunning new 3D visualization
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
A new 3D movie highlights the Crab Nebula, beginning with its location in the constellation Taurus and zooming in to show off its dynamic features.
Giant 'Rubin's Galaxy' stars in stunning Hubble photo named for dark matter pioneer
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
Two cosmic love birds lit the way to the discovery of dark matter, and a new Hubble image features a behemoth galaxy that played a part in the groundbreaking finding.
Happy Perihelion Day 2020! Earth Is Closest to the Sun Today
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
Earth is about to have a close encounter of the stellar kind.
Satellite Images Show Australia's Devastating Wildfires from Space
By Doris Elin Urrutia last updated
Observations from NASA satellites show the effects the Australian wildfires are having across the land, the ocean and the air.
Space Station's Computer Lifeline Gets 'Open-Heart Surgery'
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
This month, Russian and European engineers confirmed the success of their "open-heart surgery" on the computer lifeline of the International Space Station.
How 'The Nutcracker' Choreographer Inspired the Name of Mercury's Tutu-Like Crater
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
'Lost In Space' Season 2 Launches on Netflix in a Gift for Sci-Fi Fans
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
The Robinsons are taking up their interstellar adventure where they left off: on the other side of a mysterious cosmic gateway that pulled them away from the spaceship Resolute.
After 'The Expanse' Move to Amazon Prime, Actors Hope to Film in Space
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
"The Expanse" cast members are quipping that they are one step closer to shooting on location.
What to Expect from Season 2 of 'Lost in Space'
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
"Help, Will Robinson," a special robot says at the end of the latest trailer for the second season of Netflix's "Lost in Space," which premieres tomorrow (Dec. 24).
Google Doodle Celebrates Last Winter Solstice of the Decade
By Doris Elin Urrutia last updated
After Saturday's winter solstice, the length of daytime in the north slowly increases.
Crescent Moon and Mars to Pair Up in the Sky Early Sunday
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
Although it isn't Santa Claus, something red will shine in the night sky just below the moon days before Christmas.
Rejoice, 'Copeng'! Belter Creole Returns on 'The Expanse' Season 4
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
The return of the sci-fi series "The Expanse" is a good reason to get refreshed on Belter Creole.
'The Expanse' Is Back! Season 4 Launches Today on Amazon Prime
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
The long and winding road (through space) continues for the crew of the Rocinante.
'The Expanse' Season 4 Premieres This Week: Here's What to Expect.
By Doris Elin Urrutia last updated
The spacefaring crewmembers of the Rocinante take on a brand-new mission in the upcoming fourth season of "The Expanse."
'The Expanse' Cast Visited Blue Origin. Here's What Happened Next (Video)
By Doris Elin Urrutia last updated
The cast and crew behind the popular futuristic space saga "The Expanse" visit a Blue Origin facility in a recent video published by Amazon Prime, the new home for the series.
See Venus Near Saturn in the Night Sky This Week and Make Your (Skywatching) Season Bright!
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
Earmark the next few evenings! Solar-system siblings Venus and Saturn will appear near each other in the night sky this week.
Massive 'Dust Towers' on Mars Look Like Supersized Versions of Earth's Thunderstorms
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
Massive dust towers on Mars that formed during global storms may be 'space elevators' that contributed to the loss of the planet's ancient water, according to NASA's description of new research.
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