Articles by Andrew May, Astrophysicist

Andrew May holds a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Manchester University, U.K. For 30 years, he worked in the academic, government and private sectors, before becoming a science writer where he has written for Fortean Times, How It Works, All About Space, BBC Science Focus, among others. He has also written a selection of books including Cosmic Impact and Astrobiology: The Search for Life Elsewhere in the Universe, published by Icon Books.

Articles by: Andrew May

10 wild theories about the universe

By How It Works magazine, Andrew May last updated 18 January 22

Why is the universe the way it is? Over the years, scientists have explored many ways to explain the cosmos, leading to some crazy-sounding ideas.

How are asteroids, space weather and space debris detected before they hit Earth?

By Andrew May, How It Works magazine last updated 24 June 22

The European Space Agency’s Space Situational Awareness program is tackling the problem on three fronts.

The Hubble Space Telescope as photographed at the end of the final servicing mission, in 2009.

Celebrating 30 years of the Hubble Space Telescope

By Andrew May published 25 April 20

It's been 30 years since NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope on April 24, 1990.

Olympus Mons: The largest volcano in the solar system

By Nola Taylor Tillman last updated 27 January 23

Reference Olympus Mons rises 16 miles above the Martian surface, making it the solar system's tallest volcano.

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