Anuradha K. Herath
Anuradha was a contributing writer to Space.com in the areas of Earth science, environmentalism, ecology, and space science. She was the former Director (International/Digital Media) at the Sri Lanka President’s Office and the Sri Lankan Government Spokesperson for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Before that, she was the director of the Sri Lanka College of Journalism (SLCJ) before returning to Sri Lanka. Currently a Doctoral student and lecturer at the Newhouse School of Public Communications in Syracuse, New York.
Latest articles by Anuradha K. Herath
How Earth's Orbit Shaped the Sahara
By Anuradha K. Herath last updated
A change in the Earth's orbit, many scientists believe, transformed the "Green Sahara" into what is now the largest desert on the planet.
New Technique Could Identify Planets With Extraterrestrial Trees
By Anuradha K. Herath published
A math technique could be used to detect forests on extrasolar planets.
Why Is It So Hard to Travel to Mars?
By Anuradha K. Herath published
Designing a spacecraft to enter and exit Mars' unpredictable atmosphere is a big challenge.
Could Space Farmers Grow Crops On Other Planets?
By Anuradha K. Herath published
The surfaces of Mars, Venus and the Moon could be suitable for farming, study suggests.
Cyborg Astronauts Needed to Colonize Space
By Anuradha K. Herath published
To effectively colonize space, astronauts may have to alter their human biology to fully realize their goal.
Search for Water on Other Planets Takes Giant Leap Forward
By Anuradha K. Herath published
A new technique is being developed to detect water in the protoplanetary disks of other solar systems. If successful, it would help in our understanding of how habitable planets form.
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