Articles by Laurence Tognetti, Contributing Writer

Laurence Tognetti is a six-year USAF Veteran and science writer who earned both a BSc and MSc from the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University. Laurence is extremely passionate about outer space and science communication, and is the author of “Outer Solar System Moons: Your Personal 3D Journey”. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ET_Exists.

Articles by: Laurence Tognetti

an illustration of the surface of a yellowish, rocky alien planet

The deadly atmosphere on Venus could help us find habitable worlds. Here's how

By Laurence Tognetti published 30 March 23

Studying exoplanets similar to Venus could aid the search for habitable worlds by teaching us what not to look for in the universe.

an illustration of Jupiter's icy moon Europa. it is an orangeish orb covered in deep cracks

Melting ice cores on frozen worlds could speed up the search for alien life

By Laurence Tognetti published 6 March 23

The Melter-Sublimator for Ice Science (MSIS) instrument offers a unique opportunity to help scientists process ice deposits on other worlds in a much more efficient way.

Saturn's moon Titan looks a bit like Earth, but is, in fact, very different.

Subsurface ocean tides on Saturn's moon Titan are influenced by its icy crust

By Laurence Tognetti published 22 February 23

Scientists examine how Titan's icy shell creates tides in the moon's subsurface ocean.

Artist's illustration of PneumoCell's proposed "PneumoPlanet" habitats on the surface of the moon.

'PneumoPlanet' inflatable moon habitat could house 32 astronauts

By Laurence Tognetti published 10 February 23

The PneumoPlanet inflatable lunar habitat offers an opportunity for future lunar astronauts to comfortably live, eat and work on the moon, its designers say.

Astronomers discover potential habitable exoplanet only 31 light-years from Earth

By Laurence Tognetti published 3 February 23

Wolf 1069 b offers a unique opportunity to study a potentially habitable and tidally locked exoplanet.

An artist's depiction of a mission to an exoplanet.

Could we use antimatter-based propulsion to visit alien worlds?

By Laurence Tognetti published 31 January 23

Antimatter-based propulsion offers a unique opportunity for missions to exoplanets.

'Vanishing stars' citizen-science project opens the skies to the public

By Laurence Tognetti published 12 December 22

Stars aren't supposed to simply disappear, yet countless bright objects that once appeared in the sky in the 1950s no longer do.

Lift off with Estes model rockets: Up to 32% Cyber Monday savings on Saturn V, Little Joe and more

By Laurence Tognetti published 28 November 22

Deals Buy the Saturn V, Little Joe and more in a set of discounted model rockets you can pick up at a discount for Cyber Monday. It's perfect for your space fan's holiday gift list!

Gift the Force and save up to 84% on Star Wars lightsaber gifts for Cyber Monday

By Laurence Tognetti published 27 November 22

Deals These mega-discounted Star War lightsabers make fantastic holiday gifts to satisfy your Star Wars fandom, allowing you re-enact the splendor of the Star Wars universe in your home or elsewhere.

National Geographic 70 Computerized Telescope deal

Save 20% on this National Geographic 70 Computerized Telescope and gift the stars this holiday

By Laurence Tognetti published 27 November 22

Deals This bargain 20% off deal on the NatGeo 70 Computerized Refractor Telescope will satisfy your amateur and experienced astronomer this Cyber Monday.

Gift the Force! Save up to 72% on Star Wars lightsaber gifts for your Jedi

By Laurence Tognetti published 27 November 22

Deals These discount Star War lightsabers make great holiday gifts for any padawan or youngling, letting you recreate the magic of the movies or TV shows in your living room.

Spot your next holiday gift! Save 15% on Nikon ProStaff P3 8x42 waterproof binoculars

By Laurence Tognetti published 26 November 22

Deals This bargain $20 deal on the Nikon ProStaff P3 8x42 waterproof binoculars will please your amateur astronomer.

At 15%-off, Black Friday's Lego Star Wars helmet deals are the perfect Holiday gift

At 20% off, these Lego Star Wars helmet deals are the perfect holiday gift for Cyber Monday

By Laurence Tognetti last updated 28 November 22

Deals Construct Mandalorian and Dark Trooper helmets for a huge discount.

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