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Ryan Akerman

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Lifelong astronomy enthusiast and space writer, has spent decades exploring the cosmos through both observation and research. With a passion for making the universe accessible, he offers sharp insights on humanity’s place in space and our shared journey among the stars.

Stories by Ryan Akerman

8 stories

  1. September 2026

    2 stories: 2 explainers

  2. Mon

    Explainer · Science · United States

    What Starship’s first orbital flight proved — and what it did not

    SpaceX’s Sept. 28 test reached orbit and released 26 Starlink satellites, but an early engine shutdown ended the flight before its full plan.

  3. Sun

    Explainer · Science · California

    What the Southern California earthquake swarm near the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone means

  4. August 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  5. Mon

    Explainer · Technology · Austin

    What Humans First’s ‘Data Center Revolt’ means for AI expansion

  6. July 2026

    2 stories: 1 explainer, 1 news story

  7. Fri

    Explainer · Science · United States

    What scientists found in Vermont’s Lake Memphremagog catfish — and why it matters

    University of Vermont study confirms first known freshwater transmissible cancer in Lake Memphremagog brown bullhead catfish.

  8. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Waymo robotaxi alerts police after two teens’ ride turns disruptive in San Mateo

  9. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  10. Wed

    News: Science · United States

    7-Ton Meteor Blazes Over Northeast Ohio, Sonic Boom Heard

  11. Sun

    News: Science · World

    Astronomers Witness Magnetar Birth in Supernova SN 2024afav

  12. Sun

    News: Technology · Santa Barbara, California

    SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Starlink 17-23 from Vandenberg