Kelly Dickerson
Kelly Dickerson is a staff writer for Live Science and Space.com. She regularly writes about physics, astronomy and environmental issues, as well as general science topics. Kelly is working on a Master of Arts degree at the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism, and has a Bachelor of Science degree and Bachelor of Arts degree from Berry College. Kelly was a competitive swimmer for 13 years, and dabbles in skimboarding and long-distance running.
Latest articles by Kelly Dickerson
Ancient Dwarf 'Starburst Galaxies' Shed Light on Early Universe
By Kelly Dickerson published
How Spaceflight Software Helps Fight Bank Fraud
By Kelly Dickerson published
Software that controls spacecraft is being adapted as a way to detect bank fraud.
Moon Bumps: Earth's Gravity Creates Lunar Bulges
By Kelly Dickerson published
Earth's gravitational pull is so powerful that it creates a small bulge on the surface of the moon. For the first time, scientists have observed this bump from orbit, using NASA satellites.
Spectacular 'Whirlpool Galaxy' Swirls into Space Telescope's View (Video)
By Kelly Dickerson published
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory captured this new image of the galaxy Messier 51 using X-rays.
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