Paul Cockburn
Writer
Paul Cockburn is a science journalist and writer.
Recent articles by Paul Cockburn
Astronomy explained | What is an exoplanet?
Discover the science behind planets orbiting distant stars beyond the Solar System with our guide to exoplanets, and how astronomers detect them.
Interview | Catherine Heymans, Scotland's Astronomer Royal
Prof Catherine Heymans discusses her new role as Astronomer Royal for Scotland, and the mysteries of the dark Universe.
UK Fireball Network: helping track British meteorites
The UK Fireball Network is setting up cameras across the country in the hope of tracking meteorites that fall over Britain.
A history of the Kepler space telescope
The Kepler space telescope is retired, but it leaves behind a wealth of data and information about planets orbiting stars beyond our Solar System.
NASA retires Kepler space telescope
After nine years in deep space, NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope has run out of fuel. Paul F Cockburn asks what it’s shown us.
Edinburgh Science Festival 2018: Question Time for space
During its second and final week, the Edinburgh International Science Festival looked to the future of astronomy, says space writer Paul F Cockburn.
Big and Small in Space at Ed Sci Festival
In its first week, the Edinburgh International Science Festival 2018 examined the implications of scale in the cosmos, reports space writer Paul F Cockburn.
Edinburgh International Science Festival 2018
Paul F Cockburn reports on astronomy and space-related events at the world’s longest running science festival.