Laurence Tognetti
Laurence Tognetti is a six-year USAF Veteran and science writer who earned both a BSc and MSc from the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University. Laurence is extremely passionate about outer space and science communication, and is the author of “Outer Solar System Moons: Your Personal 3D Journey”. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ET_Exists.
Latest articles by Laurence Tognetti
The deadly atmosphere on Venus could help us find habitable worlds. Here's how
By Laurence Tognetti published
Studying exoplanets similar to Venus could aid the search for habitable worlds by teaching us what not to look for in the universe.
Melting ice cores on frozen worlds could speed up the search for alien life
By Laurence Tognetti published
The Melter-Sublimator for Ice Science (MSIS) instrument offers a unique opportunity to help scientists process ice deposits on other worlds in a much more efficient way.
Subsurface ocean tides on Saturn's moon Titan are influenced by its icy crust
By Laurence Tognetti published
Scientists examine how Titan's icy shell creates tides in the moon's subsurface ocean.
'PneumoPlanet' inflatable moon habitat could house 32 astronauts
By Laurence Tognetti published
The PneumoPlanet inflatable lunar habitat offers an opportunity for future lunar astronauts to comfortably live, eat and work on the moon, its designers say.
Astronomers discover potential habitable exoplanet only 31 light-years from Earth
By Laurence Tognetti published
Wolf 1069 b offers a unique opportunity to study a potentially habitable and tidally locked exoplanet.
Could we use antimatter-based propulsion to visit alien worlds?
By Laurence Tognetti published
Antimatter-based propulsion offers a unique opportunity for missions to exoplanets.
'Vanishing stars' citizen-science project opens the skies to the public
By Laurence Tognetti published
Stars aren't supposed to simply disappear, yet countless bright objects that once appeared in the sky in the 1950s no longer do.
At 20% off, these Lego Star Wars helmet deals are the perfect holiday gift for Cyber Monday
By Laurence Tognetti last updated
Deals Construct Mandalorian and Dark Trooper helmets for a huge discount.
Lift off with Estes model rockets: Up to 32% Cyber Monday savings on Saturn V, Little Joe and more
By Laurence Tognetti published
Deals Buy the Saturn V, Little Joe and more in a set of discounted model rockets you can pick up at a discount for Cyber Monday. It's perfect for your space fan's holiday gift list!
Gift the Force and save up to 84% on Star Wars lightsaber gifts for Cyber Monday
By Laurence Tognetti published
Deals These mega-discounted Star War lightsabers make fantastic holiday gifts to satisfy your Star Wars fandom, allowing you re-enact the splendor of the Star Wars universe in your home or elsewhere.
Save 20% on this National Geographic 70 Computerized Telescope and gift the stars this holiday
By Laurence Tognetti published
Deals This bargain 20% off deal on the NatGeo 70 Computerized Refractor Telescope will satisfy your amateur and experienced astronomer this Cyber Monday.
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