Mark Kaufman
Science Editor
Mark is an award-winning journalist and the science editor at Mashable. After working as a ranger with the National Park Service, he started a reporting career after seeing the extraordinary value in educating people about the happenings on Earth, and beyond.
He's descended 2,500 feet into the ocean depths in search of the sixgill shark, ventured into the halls of top R&D laboratories, and interviewed some of the most fascinating scientists in the world.
You can reach Mark at [email protected].
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The U.S. feared Hitler could make a terrifying weapon.
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The Carbon Footprint Sham
“This is one of the most successful, deceptive PR campaigns maybe ever.”
By Mark Kaufman
Solar eclipses were once extremely terrifying events, experts say
"There was shouting everywhere."
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"Possibilities for microbial habitability."
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A ghost is said to roam this railroad. A scientist has another idea.
An apparition? Or something else?
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A moon-bound spacecraft snaps footage of Earth eclipsing the sun
"Incredible postcard moment."
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The future is unconventional.
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Stunning weather found on another world. It's never been seen before.
Powerful weather, 520 light-years away.
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Scientists find a 'giant' new species. It's a delicacy.
"More delicious than lobster."
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Scientists capture absolutely stunning image of the Andromeda galaxy
It took 10 years.
By Mark Kaufman
NASA image shows how close ruinous fire came to major NASA center
Burnt neighborhoods.
By Mark Kaufman
Webb telescope just solved the 'universe-breaking problem'
"Contrary to Headlines, Cosmology Isn’t Broken."
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A strange black hole is acting even stranger
"This would be the closest thing we know of around any black hole."
By Mark Kaufman
U.S. satellites reveal China's solar dominance
The “solar great wall” is under construction.
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Scientists just excavated an unprecedented specimen from Antarctica
"A historic moment."
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Venus wasn't always hell, scientists say. It may have had beaches.
What happened to Venus?
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Scientists reveal why the mighty Yellowstone isn't ready to blow
"It could be a long, long time."
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Scientists predicted this star would explode. It's bucked expectations.
"It may erupt soon."
By Mark Kaufman
The deep sea footage scientists filmed in 2024 is jaw-dropping
"It was just one thing after another."
By Mark Kaufman
NASA spacecraft just plunged into the sun and broke stunning records
"It's the fastest human-made object ever."
By Mark Kaufman
NASA performs extreme test on its moon spacecraft and releases footage
"These tests are absolutely critical."
By Mark Kaufman
NASA just jumped online to correct outrageous space station misinformation
Space fact-checker.
By Mark Kaufman
NASA spacecraft spots hot lava on distant world Io
The most volcanic place in our solar system.
By Mark Kaufman
Scientists find how often sun-like stars emit 'superflares.' It shocked them.
"We were shocked by the high frequency."
By Mark Kaufman
Spacecraft makes daring approach of metal object in Earth's orbit
A "historic approach."
By Mark Kaufman