Mark Kaufman
Mark is an award-winning journalist and the science editor at Mashable. After communicating science as a ranger with the National Park Service, he began a reporting career after seeing the extraordinary value in educating the public about the happenings in earth sciences, space, biodiversity, health, and beyond.
You can reach Mark at [email protected](opens in a new tab).
By Mark Kaufman
Scientists find stunning new octopus world in the deep sea
Peer into an enchanting realm.
By Mark Kaufman
Spectacular Webb telescope image reveals things scientists can't explain
The powerful space observatory exposes cosmic unknowns.
By Mark Kaufman
The most stunning space images captured in 2023, so far
Jaw-dropping views of the cosmos.
By Mark Kaufman
Exploding volcano does something scientists have never seen before
The eruption that continues to awe researchers.
By Mark Kaufman
No, SpaceX isn't responsible for the missing submersible's communication
The Titanic-seeking deep sea craft stopped communicating days ago.
By Mark Kaufman
Webb telescope shows fantastic powers by zooming into alien planet
Unprecedented cosmic abilities.
By Mark Kaufman
There's a black hole pointed at Earth. You're not in danger.
This might sound scary, but it's not.
By Mark Kaufman
Why the oceans are so ridiculously warm right now
"The amount of heat going into the ocean continues to increase."
By Mark Kaufman
Webb telescope snaps pic of a very powerful, and very unique, object
This cosmic object is feeding.
By Mark Kaufman
Scientists find something exciting brewing in Enceladus' seas
What lies in this moon's deep ocean?
By Mark Kaufman
The planets are amazing in June, and you should look up
Say hello to your solar system neighbors.
By Mark Kaufman
Scientists find why the 'big one' may not have shaken California...yet
The ominous southern San Andreas has been quiet. But that won't last forever.
By Mark Kaufman
A star blew up, and scientists snapped a photo of the violent explosion
The blast was so bright, we can see it on Earth from 21 million light-years away.
By Mark Kaufman
Stunning Webb photo shows a truly unbelievable number of galaxies
If you gaze at this image, you gaze back into deep, deep time.
By Mark Kaufman
How to check your air quality as wildfire smoke pours into the U.S.
The air can be unhealthy...or worse.
By Mark Kaufman
Unsettling timelapse shows wildfire smoke turning NYC orange
You don't want to breathe this.
By Mark Kaufman
How likely is a terrible asteroid impact in your lifetime?
Astronomers find hundreds of near-Earth asteroids every year.
By Mark Kaufman
Large spiders are rapidly spreading in the U.S. They're not after you.
It's time we become friendly neighbors.
By Mark Kaufman
A huge star just exploded, and you can actually see it
It's not every day we witness a colossal star blowing up.
By Mark Kaufman
