Scott Dutfield

Scott Dutfield

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Scott is a staff writer for How It Works magazine and has previously written for other science and knowledge outlets, including BBC Wildlife magazine, World of Animals magazine, Space.com and All About History magazine. Scott has a masters in science and environmental journalism and a bachelor's degree in conservation biology degree from the University of Lincoln in the U.K. During his academic and professional career, Scott has participated in several animal conservation projects, including English bird surveys, wolf monitoring in Germany and leopard tracking in South Africa. 

Latest articles by Scott Dutfield

Galaxies near the beginning of the history of the universe

The history of the universe: Big Bang to now in 10 easy steps

By Denise Chow, Scott Dutfield published

Reference Learn about the Big Bang theory and the evolution of the universe in ten steps.

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How was the moon formed?

How was the moon formed?

By Nola Taylor Tillman, Scott Dutfield published

Reference There are three theories as to how Earth's satellite could have been created.

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An artist's illustration of terrestrial planets

Terrestrial planets: Definition & facts about the inner planets and beyond

By Katharine Gammon, Scott Dutfield published

Reference Rocky surfaces and molten cores are what the four inner planets of the solar system have in common

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The Inspiration4 crew poses for a selfie in the cupola of their SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.

Inspiration4: The first all-civilian spaceflight on SpaceX Dragon

By Vicky Stein, Scott Dutfield published

REFERENCE Inspiration4 was the world's first orbital spaceflight unsupervised by professional astronauts, using commercial equipment to launch civilian space enthusiasts into orbit.

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graphic of an astronaut

Record-high astronaut applications overwhelm European Space Agency

By Scott Dutfield published

ESA is asking over 23,000 astronaut hopefuls for patience.

Human Spaceflight
Drone in flight

A microwave-powered rocket? Drone project suggests it may be possible

By Scott Dutfield published

Scientists have demonstrated that beamed microwaves can be converted to electricity to power drones.

Astronomy Kit
Sample of hydrohematite

Earth rocks collected in 19th century hold clues to finding water on Mars

By Scott Dutfield published

By studying rocks on Earth, researchers suggest that their Martian counterparts could also have water trapped within them.

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