Michael D. Shaw

Michael D. Shaw

Michael D. Shaw is a biochemist and freelance writer. A graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles and a protégé of the late Willard Libby, winner of the 1960 Nobel Prize in chemistry, Shaw also did postgraduate work at MIT. Based in Virginia, he covers technology, health care and entrepreneurship, among other issues.

Latest articles by Michael D. Shaw

astronauts health addiction

Astronauts and addiction: Ending the stigma (op-ed)

By Michael D. Shaw published

Astronauts sometimes face the gravest threats after they return to Earth. Facing depression, alcoholism and substance abuse in general, astronauts are not immune from addiction.

Human Spaceflight
Augmented reality provides an immersive way to learn about space. In this photo, NASA's Mars Curiosity rover pays a virtual visit to someone's living room via the agency's free Spacecraft AR mobile app.

How Augmented Reality Will Bring Space Books to Life

By Michael D. Shaw published

When we read about the glories of space, we often miss the most magnificent part about exploring it: the audiovisual experience.

Space Books
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Space Could Fry Your Phone: How Space Tourists Can Protect Their Electronics (and Data)

By Michael D. Shaw published

Human Spaceflight
NASA's meatball logo

Why NASA Needs a New Logo

By Michael D. Shaw published

As NASA celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, this seems like a good time for the agency to update its antiquated logo.

Space Exploration
Lunar Colony

Why the Private Spaceflight Industry Needs More Lawyers (Op-Ed)

By Michael D. Shaw published

Human Spaceflight