Elizabeth Peterson

Elizabeth Peterson

Contributor

Elizabeth is a former Live Science associate editor and current director of audience development at the Chamber of Commerce. She graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from George Washington University. Elizabeth has traveled throughout the Americas, studying political systems and indigenous cultures and teaching English to students of all ages.

Articles by: Elizabeth Peterson

A phone charging.

Here’s How To Extend Your iPhone’s Battery Life

By Elizabeth Peterson published

Cellphone batteries: Few things in the tech world are as derided as these small, but oh-so-necessary, components.

The 3D printed droid.

Adorable 'Star Wars' BB-8 Droid Brought to Life with 3D Printing

By Elizabeth Peterson published

The force is strong with this one.

The ocean floor.

New X Prize Challenge: Map Ocean Floor

By Elizabeth Peterson published

Attention, sea-loving explorers: There's a $7 million reason to get serious about your passion for ocean research right now.

A man is frustrated by tangled lights.

Deck the Halls — Scientifically! 5 Smart Tips for Holiday Decorating

By Elizabeth Peterson published

Decking the halls is easy when you have science on your side.

A satellite image of a phytoplankton bloom.

Water Art: Phytoplankton Bloom Turns Ocean into a Masterpiece

By Elizabeth Peterson published

This phytoplankton bloom looks like a van Gogh painting.

roman, medieval leicester

Backyard Bonanza: Medieval Outhouses and Roman Roads Unearthed

By Elizabeth Peterson published

roman, medieval leicester

Photos: Rubbish Piles & Roman Mosaics Unearthed in Historical English City

By Elizabeth Peterson published

Not far from where the English king Richard III was buried, archaeologists have uncovered some everyday treasures.

The USS Zumwalt.

Bon Voyage: US Navy's Futuristic Destroyer Sails Out to Sea

By Elizabeth Peterson published

The futuristic destroyers will one day be home to sci-fi-worthy weapons.

A woman stares at a glass of wine.

Wine + Penny = Problem Solved! Chemistry Hack Saves Old Wine

By Elizabeth Peterson published

Good news, wine lovers: You can revive a stale bottle of your favorite vintage with a simple chemistry experiment.

A child rides a self-balancing scooter.

Why the 'Hoverboard' Scooter Is So Fly

By Elizabeth Peterson published

These contraptions are cool, but what makes them go?

The da Vinci bot.

Da Vinci Droid & Dancing Machines: Japan Convention's Coolest Bots

By Elizabeth Peterson published

Leonardo da Vinci showed up at a robotics exhibit in Japan last week.

A green leaf in the shape of a heart.

50 Shades of Green? Environmental Attitudes Vary Widely in US

By Elizabeth Peterson published

A lot of factors can influence how Americans feel about environmental issues.

pearl harbor plane, pby-5 catalina

Lost in Pearl Harbor: Photos of Sunken WWII-Era Navy Plane

By Elizabeth Peterson published

Archaeologists and history enthusiasts have tried to get decent pictures of the drowned plane for decades.

pearl harbor plane, pby-5 catalina

74 Years Later, Sunken Pearl Harbor Plane Still Filled with Mystery

By Elizabeth Peterson published

Archaeologists and history enthusiasts have tried to get decent pictures of the drowned plane for decades.

NASA concept supersonic jet.

Superquiet Supersonic: NASA Aims for Softer Booms

By Elizabeth Peterson published

Supersonic planes are superfast, but they're also superloud.

The newly discovered Attenborough butterfly.

Sir Butterfly! New Species Named for David Attenborough

By Elizabeth Peterson published

The striking new species is the first butterfly to be named for the British broadcaster.

A blue tarantula.

Why So Blue? Tarantula's Cool Color Is Still a Mystery

By Elizabeth Peterson published

A tarantula's cool blue coloring could inspire fashion and technologies of the future.

The protoype delivery drone.

Amazon Unveils Its Delivery Drone of the Future

By Elizabeth Peterson published

The company says that delivery drones could be as "normal" as mail trucks someday.

A gull pecks at a whale.

Angry Birds? Seagulls Implicated in Baby-Whale Deaths

By Elizabeth Peterson published

At least 626 baby right whales have died off the coast of Argentina since 2003, and no one knows why.

A stack of hard drives.

Is Digital Hoarding a Mental Disorder (And Do You Have It)?

By Elizabeth Peterson published

Digital hoarding could one day be a diagnosable disease.

A black widow and cricket in a web.

Cobwebs Hold Genetic Secrets About Spiders and Their Prey

By Elizabeth Peterson published

An empty spider web isn't a mystery; it's a clue.

Nola the northern white rhino.

Goodbye, Nola: Only 3 Northern White Rhinos Remain in the World

By Elizabeth Peterson published

One of four northern white rhinoceros left on Earth died yesterday (Nov. 22), leaving only three surviving members of the critically endangered species.

The 3D printed drone.

Jet-Propelled 3D-Printed Drone Claims Speed Record

By Elizabeth Peterson published

A new jet-powered drone might be the most complex flying machine ever built using 3D printing.

Tadpoles overhead

'Flying' Tadpoles & Fleeing Fish Win Prestigious Photo Contest

By Elizabeth Peterson published

Schools of aquatic animals won big during this year's Royal Society photo competition.

Going with the flow: schooling to avoid a predator

Through Their Eyes: Awesome Photos Show How Animals See the World

By Elizabeth Peterson published

The winning photos from the first-ever Royal Society Publishing Photography competition.

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