Matthew Williams

Matthew Williams

Science journalist

Matt Williams is a science communicator, journalist, writer, and educator with over 20 years of experience in education and outreach. His articles have appeared in Universe Today, Interesting Engineering, HeroX, Phys.org, Business Insider, Popular Mechanics, and other notable publications. He is the host of Stories from Space, a weekly podcast about the past, present, and future of spaceflight, and a science fiction author with multiple published titles.

Latest articles by Matthew Williams

Scientists discover fast-spinning 'unicorn' object that defies physics

By Matthew Williams published

Astronomers have detected a puzzling 'unicorn' object that's speeding up rather than slowing down, contrary to the laws of physics.

Astronomy

Spacecraft carrying cannabis and human remains crashes into the ocean

By Matthew Williams published

A capsule created by German aerospace startup The Exploration Company crash-landed in the ocean with a payload that included human remains and cannabis seeds.

Space Exploration

China saves 2 doomed satellites with novel 'gravitational slingshot'

By Matthew Williams published

Chinese engineers have rescued two satellites that were stuck in the wrong orbit using a novel 'gravitational slingshot' method.

Space Exploration