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David Nield

David Nield has written about science and technology for more than 20 years. His work has appeared in a wide range of publications, including Wired, Popular Science, The Guardian, and Gizmodo.

Here’s the Crater SpaceX’s Rocket Left on the Moon

The crater could measure 100 feet in diameter

August 10, 2026

This Supernova Death of a Star Broke All the Rules

An unexpected way to go for a star 20 times the size of our sun

August 10, 2026

This Paradoxical Desert Landscape Is Filled with Fresh Water

Dunes and lakes as far as the eye can see

August 7, 2026

The Best Mars Photos Taken by the Curiosity Rover

We owe a lot to this 1,982-pound buggy

August 6, 2026

These Ancient Sea Worms Have “Biometal” Jaws

Not as scary as a great white shark, but the science is fascinating

August 4, 2026

A “Hellish Cloud” Descended on Los Angeles in 1943

It marked the city's first smog incident. Here’s what it looked like—back then and over the years that followed.

July 31, 2026

NASA Just Spotted a Wandering Black Hole Devouring a Star

Black holes sometimes make a break for it

July 30, 2026

Where Was Your Backyard 145 Million Years Ago?

Your patch of turf might have traveled farther than you think

July 28, 2026