Jesse Emspak
Jesse Emspak is a freelance journalist who has contributed to several publications, including Space.com, Scientific American, New Scientist, Smithsonian.com and Undark. He focuses on physics and cool technologies but has been known to write about the odder stories of human health and science as it relates to culture. Jesse has a Master of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley School of Journalism, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rochester. Jesse spent years covering finance and cut his teeth at local newspapers, working local politics and police beats. Jesse likes to stay active and holds a fourth degree black belt in Karate, which just means he now knows how much he has to learn and the importance of good teaching.
Latest articles by Jesse Emspak
Life on the Space Station Beamed Into NYC Museum
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Yearlong-Mission Astronaut Scott Kelly Honored at NYC's Fleet Week
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Space Culinary Challenge! Students' Tasty Meal Will Feed Astronauts
By Jesse Emspak published
Jupiter Moon Europa's Ocean May Have Enough Energy to Support Life
By Jesse Emspak published
Jupiter's moon Europa might be able to support life even if there's little or no volcanic activity under the satellite's icy shell, a new study suggests.
1st Kid-Built Mini Satellite Launches from Space Station (Video)
By Jesse Emspak published
On May 16, the International Space Station launched the first miniature satellite, called a cubesat, designed and built by grade-schoolers.
Yes, It Is Rocket Science: Middle School Team Wins Rocket Competition
By Jesse Emspak published
Atmosphere of Early Earth May Have Been Half As Thick As Today
By Jesse Emspak published
Bubbles in ancient Australian lava reveal that the early Earth's atmosphere might have been half as thick as it is today, scientists say.
No Breakthrough Yet: Stephen Hawking's Interstellar 'Starshot' Faces Challenges
By Jesse Emspak published
Here are the biggest challenges Stephen Hawking and others on the Breakthrough Starshot team will have to overcome to make interstellar spaceflight a reality.
Space Race Losers? US Leadership in Danger, Report Warns
By Jesse Emspak published
'Space Men': Documentary Shows How Balloon Tests Paved Way to Space
By Jesse Emspak published
The new documentary "Space Men," which premieres Tuesday (March 1) on PBS, tells the story of the high-altitude balloon flights that helped pave NASA astronauts' way to space.
Beware Falling Rocks: Asteroid Day Will Highlight Impact Risks
By Jesse Emspak published
An international band of asteroid experts gathered Tuesday to discuss the future of asteroid research and avoidance in preparation for the second annual Asteroid Day.
Daredevil Paraglider Sails with the Northern Lights in Awesome Video
By Jesse Emspak published
Paraglider Horacio Llorens has always wanted to fly with the gorgeous northern lights. In January 2016, he finally got his wish and Red Bull was there to capture the photos and video.
Moon Mystery Solved! Apollo Rocket Impact Site Finally Found
By Jesse Emspak published
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has found the moon crater created by the impact of the Apollo 16 mission's S-IVB rocket stage back in April 1972, NASA officials announced last month.
Why We Still Love 'Star Wars' After All These Years
By Jesse Emspak published
The "Star Wars" universe was introduced to the world in 1977, and it remains as popular as ever. What is it about this fictional universe that has enraptured so many people for so many years?
A Day on Pluto: Photos Show Dwarf Planet's Changing Faces
By Jesse Emspak published
Photos taken by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft show the changing faces of Pluto and its biggest moon, Charon, over the course of a full day, which lasts 6.4 Earth days on both faraway worlds.
Wow! Spectacular Video Shows Test Launch of New Earth-Return Capsule
By Jesse Emspak published
Eavesdropping on Black Holes: Feasting Giants Sound Like Static
By Jesse Emspak published
Researchers transformed flickering in the light emissions of galactic nuclei, black holes, superdense white dwarfs and other objects into sound waves. The result? A lot of white noise.
Pulsars Have Crunchy Crust, Supersmooth Interiors, Study Suggests
By Jesse Emspak published
Why do pulsars, one of the universe's most reliable clocks, occasionally speed up? A new theory suggests there's a perfectly flowing fluid at the heart of this mystery.
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