Jesse Emspak

Jesse Emspak

Space.com Contributor

Jesse Emspak is a freelance journalist who has contributed to several publications, including Space.com, Scientific American, New Scientist, Smithsonian.com and Undark. He focuses on physics and cool technologies but has been known to write about the odder stories of human health and science as it relates to culture. Jesse has a Master of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley School of Journalism, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rochester. Jesse spent years covering finance and cut his teeth at local newspapers, working local politics and police beats. Jesse likes to stay active and holds a fourth degree black belt in Karate, which just means he now knows how much he has to learn and the importance of good teaching.

Latest articles by Jesse Emspak

Moon Born in Violence

Proof of Moon's Birth in Giant Impact Found in Zinc: Study

By Jesse Emspak published

A look at zinc isotopes in moon rocks is more evidence of the moon's cataclysmic birth.

The moon
Orbits of Stars Within the Central Arcsecond of Our Galaxy

Speedy Star Swoops In Perilously Close to Milky Way's Giant Black Hole

By Jesse Emspak published

A star that moves at record-breaking speed could help astronomers test Einstein's theory of general relativity.

Black Holes
Spinning Spirals

'Crackpot' Theory of Everything Reveals Dark Side of Peer Review

By Jesse Emspak published

The theory suggests inanimate objects are alive - which others call bunk.

Astronomy
The STS-51J mission was the first flight of the space shuttle Atlantis, which launched on Oct. 3, 1985 to deliver a communications satellite for the Department of Defense. Atlantis landed at Edwards Air Force Base in Calif. on Oct. 7, 1985 after a success

7 Space Apps Take Off as Shuttle Era Ends

By Jesse Emspak published

Learn about astronomy with these smartphone and iPad apps.

Skywatching Kit
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