Elizabeth Fernandez
Elizabeth is a freelance science writer. She has a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of Texas at Austin and has worked with telescopes all around the world and in space. Now she writes on astronomy, physics, geology, mathematics, and science and technology in society.
Latest articles by Elizabeth Fernandez

86 years after infamous 'War of the Worlds' broadcast, visitors in the sky have New Jersey panicking again
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
"'War of the Worlds' has become a huge part of local folklore in that part of the state, so anything touching on the subject of UFOs is going to remind people of the broadcast."

Satellite images capture Hurricane Milton intensifying into Category 5 storm (videos)
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Just 10 days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, Hurricane Milton is headed to the U.S. state.

How to make a comet
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Meta description: Learn how to make your very own comet with these cool NASA experiments.

All about rockets
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Learn more about rockets while having a blast with these fun NASA experiments.

How to recreate a solar eclipse
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
You don't have to wait for the next solar eclipse to learn more about them, not when you can just make your own!

Whip up a moon-like crater
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Want to learn more about the moon and how craters are formed? This neat NASA experiment will take your learning to new heights.

Inflatable planetarium — Stories in the sky
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Find out how to make your own planetarium and star constellations with these great NASA experiments.

Learn about Space with these awesome NASA education videos
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
If you're looking for some great STEM education ideas, this collection of videos and experiments from NASA will blow your mind.

What is quantum gravity?
By Elizabeth Fernandez last updated
Quantum gravity is an attempt to unite the incompatible worlds of quantum mechanics and gravity. We explore it in more detail here.

What are blazars?
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Reference Discover the fascinating world of blazars: their discovery, formation, and the science behind these energetic cosmic phenomena.

Will the constellations ever change?
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
BepiColombo spotted an outpour of carbon and oxygen atoms in Venus' fragile magnetic environment

Life beyond Earth may form in the coldest depths of space, Ryugu asteroid samples reveal
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
PAHs may be able to form in cold regions of space, affecting what scientists think about the origins of planets and possibility of alien life.

Watch the 'Christmas Tree Cluster' twinkle in X-rays (video)
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
The twinkling lights of the Christmas Tree Cluster tell us about the science going on there.

Historic magnetic storms help scientists learn what to expect when one hits
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Magnetic storms can create amazing auroras, but they also have the capacity to impact our power grid.

Data science helps cross-check space discoveries 'across time and telescopes'
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
It’s not always easy to match objects from various telescopic surveys. A new method can change this, allowing objects to be matched in up to 100 different surveys.

Watch this Jupiter moon lander handle harsh terrain it may face on Europa (video)
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Landing on Europa is a highly anticipated, possible NASA mission. Engineers recently tested how to successfully land a spacecraft on the icy moon.
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