Perri Thaler

Perri Thaler

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Perri Thaler is an intern at Live Science. Her beats include space, tech and the physical sciences, but she also enjoys digging into other topics, like renewable energy and climate change. Perri studied astronomy and economics at Cornell University before working in policy and tech at NASA, and then researching paleomagnetism at Harvard University. She's now working toward a master's degree in journalism at New York University and her work has appeared on ScienceLine, Space.com and Eos. 

Latest articles by Perri Thaler

Farthest 'mini-halo' ever detected could improve our understanding of the early universe

By Perri Thaler published

Scientists have discovered the farthest-ever 'mini-halo,' a sea of charged particles around a distant galaxy cluster that could reveal unexpected insights about the ancient universe.

Astronomy

Why does Mars look purple, yellow and orange in ESA's stunning new satellite image?

By Perri Thaler published

Surprising colors and stunning features are captured in a new image of Mars' surface.

Mars

Mystery behind cold blob in the Atlantic Ocean finally solved

By Perri Thaler published

Scientists have determined that slowing ocean currents are responsible for a cold spot south of Greenland.

Rivers & Oceans

'Staggering' first images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory show 10 million galaxies — and billions more are on the way

By Perri Thaler published

The first "stunning" images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory were released this morning, capturing roughly 10 million galaxies, many of which have never been studied before.

Astronomy

How to see the first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory on Monday

By Perri Thaler last updated

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory shared a "sneak peak" of its first highly-detailed space images this morning, with the full debut of all its new images coming at 11 a.m. EDT on Monday.

Astronomy

'World's most difficult jigsaw puzzle': Archaeologists piece together thousands of shattered fresco blocks from ancient Roman villa

By Perri Thaler published

Archaeologists found thousands of pieces of an ancient Roman painting, which features intricate designs and ancient graffiti.

Romans

Viking Age burial of chieftain with 'enormous power' found in Denmark — and he may have served Harald Bluetooth

By Perri Thaler published

Archaeologists were surprised to find 30 Viking Age burials in Denmark, and even more surprised by the extravagant grave goods found within them.

Vikings

Bizarre radio signals that defy physics detected under Antarctica

By Perri Thaler published

Researchers detected mysterious radio waves in Antarctica that seem to defy the rules of particle physics. Now they're searching for a cause.

Particle Physics
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