Ezzy Pearson
Science journalist
Science journalist Ezzy Pearson is Commissions Editor at BBC Science Focus Magazine. Her first book about the history of robotic planetary landers is out now.
Recent articles by Ezzy Pearson
These are nine of the strangest and most incredible stories from the history of spaceflight
The history of space exploration is full of amazing stories. Here are some of the weirdest, funniest and most thought-provoking tales from space history so far.
Confused about the jet stream? This is it in a nutshell, and how it affects life on Earth
Predicting the position of the jet stream can be the difference between catching spectacular astronomical sights, or being treated to little more than a distant blur.
How many exoplanets have been discovered so far?
NASA has confirmed 6,000 planets beyond our Solar System. Can we expect another 6,000 any time soon?
Buyer's guide | Moon globes and lamps
A selection of the best lunar globes and Moon lights.
5 ways we can prove Earth is round, not flat
Astronomers have known that Earth is a globe for thousands of years, and there are tested methods to prove this is the case.
What is a comet?
Comets, the least predictable Solar System visitors, can be one of its great highlights.
11 nebulae that look like animals
A collection of cosmic clouds that resemble various members of the animal kingdom.
How the Sun's powerful outbursts affect life on Earth
When the Sun is highly active, it releases high-energy particles that can knock out electrical systems on satellites.
The Sun causes train delays. Scientists work out how powerful solar outbursts could make you late for work
Solar flares and coronal mass ejections are possible culprits for train signalling glitches.
Looking for a job in astronomy? This is what the life of an astronomer is really like
Understanding the cosmos takes the work of thousands of people. Astronomers across the world reveal what goes into observing our Universe.
The story of the Chelyabinsk meteorite
It's 10 years since the Chelyabinsk spacerock fell to Earth. What have we learned over the past decade?
How the Hubble Space Telescope completely revolutionised what we know about the Universe
For 30 years, Hubble has revealed the secrets of our Solar System, our Galaxy and our Universe.
What does an astrobiologist do?
If we're looking for life beyond Earth, NASA scientist says these are the best places to look in our Solar System
When T Coronae Borealis the Blaze Star ignites, it could become as bright as the North Star
Stargazing in Wales
Wales has the highest proportion of protected dark skies in the world, and some of the best places for stargazing.
The Universe may end in a 'big crunch' after all. Discovery sheds light on energy determining the fate of the cosmos
New data suggests that dark energy’s pulling power is changing,
5 hypothetical stars we've yet to discover
There could be dozens of strange stellar objects still left to discover. Here are some of the strangest hypothetical stars thought to exist.
Astronomy explained | What are stars?
What is a star? How does a star form and die? Find out in our guide packed with facts about stars and answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions.
Here's to see the aurora from the UK
Everything you need to know about seeing the aurora in the UK from northern lights hotspots such as Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
Hubble | 11 images that revolutionised our view of the cosmos
A look at some of the galaxies, black holes and light-warping gravity observed by Hubble since its launch.