Matthew R. Francis

Matthew R. Francis is a physicist, science writer, public speaker, educator, and frequent wearer of jaunty hats. His website is BowlerHatScience.org.

Jupiter: The Large Adult Son of the Solar System

“We are really learning about a brand new Jupiter in many ways.”

Matthew R. Francis

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A WRINKLE IN SPACETIME

Are We Closer to Finding a Fifth Dimension?

The discovery of gravitational waves toppled what we thought we knew about dimensions.

Matthew R. Francis

WATERWORLDS

How Astronomers Could Discover Oceans on Distant Planets

Planets too far away to photograph could yield some clues to whether water—and maybe even life—could exist.

Matthew R. Francis

HEART OF THE SUN

‘Dwarfquakes’ Reveal the Future of Our Universe

Dying stars were an enigma—until an astronomer measured seismic shifts on them, giving us clues about the sun’s future and the expansion rate of the universe.

Matthew R. Francis

STARRY NIGHT

Why Scientists Think Alien Space Cities Are on the Horizon

The mystery formations and data discrepancies of Tabby’s Star turned out to have explanations. But that’s not what’s important about the mystery star.

Matthew R. Francis

Matthew R. Francis

Jupiter: The Large Adult Son of the Solar System

Are We Closer to Finding a Fifth Dimension?

How Astronomers Could Discover Oceans on Distant Planets

‘Dwarfquakes’ Reveal the Future of Our Universe

Why Scientists Think Alien Space Cities Are on the Horizon

For the First Time, Astronomers Use AI to Find New Planets

A NASA Algorithm Can Save Endangered Whale Sharks

Is Space Becoming a Gold Mine?

Does Pluto Have Ice Volcanoes?

Claudia Alexander, NASA’s Unsung Hero