Elizabeth Palermo

Contributing Writer

Elizabeth is a former Live Science associate editor and current director of audience development at the Chamber of Commerce. She graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from George Washington University. Elizabeth has traveled throughout the Americas, studying political systems and indigenous cultures and teaching English to students of all ages. She has also contributed to Space.com and Tom's Guide in the areas of Technology, Launches and Spacecraft, Entertainment, Science, and Human Spaceflight.

Latest articles by Elizabeth Palermo

Smoke from Tianjin explosions, seen from space.

Tianjin Explosions Seen from Space (Photo)

By Elizabeth Palermo published

After two giant explosions in Tianjin, a black plume of smoke snaked over China's Bohai Sea.

Earth
Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking on Reddit: Ask Him a Question on Artificial Intelligence

By Elizabeth Palermo published

Got questions about artificial intelligence? Stephen Hawking has answers.

Technology
NASA Ikhana Drone

Drones and Planes Will Live-Track NASA's Orion Capsule Launch

By Elizabeth Palermo published

When NASA rockets its Orion spaceship high above the Earth's atmosphere on Thursday, the space-bound aircraft won't be alone.

Drones
Cover art from Fahrenheit 451.

Author Ray Bradbury's Sci-Fi Art Collection Up for Auction

By Elizabeth Palermo published

Fans of the renowned American author Ray Bradbury take note: The writer's personal collection of sci-fi memorabilia and art is now up for sale online.

Entertainment
High balloon floats up.

Float in Earth's Upper Atmosphere with High-Altitude Balloons

By Elizabeth Palermo published

Have you ever wished you could have your own personal satellite? One company is on a mission to put high-altitude balloons, akin to floating satellites, into the hands of space enthusiasts.

Technology
Aegis Ashore Weapons System

US Navy Launches SM-3 Missile from Land in Big Test (Photo)

By Elizabeth Palermo published

Technology
Last Look Inside Space Shuttle Atlantis

Look NASA, No Hands! Astronauts Fly on Brainpower Alone

By Elizabeth Palermo published

A brain-computer interface allows astronauts to control a spaces shuttle with their thoughts.

Human Spaceflight