I'm a science journalist and host of Cosmic Controversy (brucedorminey.podbean.com) as well as author of "Distant Wanderers: the Search for Planets Beyond the Solar System." I primarily cover aerospace and astronomy. I’m a former Hong Kong bureau chief for Aviation Week & Space
Why E.T. Will Also Use Calculus, Algebra And Algorithms
A new book gives a surprisingly enlightening history of why math was so crucial to the evolution of technology here on earth.
NASA’s Webb Finds Spiral Galaxies Formed Earlier Than Ever Imagined
In a new paper, researchers at the University of Missouri are now touting Webb Space Telescope images that point to the surprising, rapid formation of spiral galaxies.
NASA’s Webb Telescope Detects Most Distant Known Carbon In The Cosmos
U.K.-led astronomers have used NASA’s Webb Telescope to detect the most distant known carbon in the cosmos. This could dictate a rethink of cosmic chemical evolution.
Maine Aims To Become Polar Orbit Space Launch Hub
The U.S. State of Maine is hoping to become a hub for the new space industry. A prime aim is to use its DownEast Atlantic coastline to launch small sats into polar orbit.
New Paper Shakes Up Current Theories Of Planet Formation
There’s more to solar system formation than previously thought, says new paper. Continual infall of galactic material onto planetary systems is one piece of the puzzle.
Our Moon Played Key Role In Allied Victory At Normandy
Precise predictions and measurements of the moon’s impact on earth’s tides played a crucial role in the Allied victory on the beaches of Normandy.
NASA’s Asteroid Samples Upend Our Understanding Of Early Solar System
NASA’s sample return mission to the asteroid Bennu is arguably one of the premier scientific achievements of the 21st century. A new book explains why.
Astronomers Aim To Look For Terraformed ‘Snowball’ Earths
Astronomers propose looking for the technosignatures of alien civilizations using artificial greenhouse gases to terraform their own planets.
How Earth Can Avoid Being Blindsided By Crippling Solar Storms
Solar storms that impact earth usually create beautiful light shows, but they can also wreak havoc on global technology. Here’s how we can mitigate their destructiveness.
Despite Global Climate Change, Earth Is Surprisingly Carbon Poor
Despite all the furor over carbon’s role in anthropogenic climate change, this versatile element is altogether rare here on planet Earth.