Briley Lewis
Briley Lewis (she/her) is a freelance science writer and Ph.D. Candidate/NSF Fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles studying Astronomy & Astrophysics. Follow her on Twitter @briles_34 or visit her website www.briley-lewis.com.
Latest articles by Briley Lewis
Moon scientists hail Artemis opportunities while still learning from Apollo
By Briley Lewis published
NASA's Artemis program will look for resources on the moon, and details of its complex geology.
The most distant spacecraft in the solar system — Where are they now?
By Briley Lewis published
Humans have sent four spacecraft out of the solar system, with another swiftly approaching the edge of our solar system — and they have a lot to teach us about our place in space.
How artificial intelligence is helping us explore the solar system
By Briley Lewis published
From identifying safe landing sites on Europa to understanding craters on the moon, machine learning is helping planetary scientists push the boundaries of space exploration.
OSIRIS-REx asteroid samples will land on Earth in 2023 and scientists can't wait
By Briley Lewis published
In just under a year, on Sept. 24, 2023, the OSIRIS-REx sample collector — a basket full of asteroid dust and rocks — will return to Earth's surface.
University of California workers strike for a more equitable future in education (op-ed)
By Briley Lewis published
48,000 academic workers across California are fighting for higher wages and workplace protections.
Astronomers denounce super-bright new BlueWalker 3 satellite
By Briley Lewis published
Astronomers are increasingly concerned about the future of the night sky as new images show shocking trails left by a massive communications satellite against otherwise clear, dark patches of sky.
NASA's Perseverance rover opens a window to Mars' watery past
By Briley Lewis published
The Perseverance rover is approaching its one-year anniversary since landing on Feb. 18, 2021 — one Mars year, that is.
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