Science and Exploration

Our Writers

Meet the team behind Science and Exploration

Dr. Alistair Finch

Senior Editor, Space & Astronomy

Dr. Alistair Finch is an astrophysicist turned journalist who brings decades of experience to his coverage of cosmology and space exploration. His work provides historical context and rigorous analysis to the biggest questions in the universe.

Deep Space Missions (JWST, Roman)International Space Agencies (NASA, ESA, CNSA)Black Hole Physics

Dr. Elena Ortiz

Senior Correspondent, Deep Frontiers

A marine biologist and veteran field reporter, Dr. Elena Ortiz journeys to the world's most remote locations to report on our planet's changing ecosystems. Her immersive, narrative-driven work brings readers face-to-face with the realities of scientific discovery.

Climate change impactsBiodiversity and conservation effortsPolar expeditions

Jina Park

Senior Editor, Tech & Innovation

Jina Park is the Senior Editor for Tech & Innovation, focusing on the intersection of computational science and real-world application. Her award-winning series 'The Digital Cell' explored the rise of synthetic biology.

Tech & InnovationApplied Technology

Mateo Rojas

Contributing Editor, Deep Frontiers

Mateo Rojas is a contributing editor covering Deep Frontiers. As a field journalist, he has reported from active volcanoes, Antarctic research stations, and deep-sea submersibles.

Deep FrontiersEarth & Environment

Sofia Petrova

Columnist, Visualizations

Sofia Petrova is a data journalist and former geologist who believes the most profound scientific stories are told through data. Her column transforms complex datasets into stunning, insightful visualizations and narratives.

Data-driven storytellingGeological sciences (plate tectonics, seismology)Climate data visualization