Ezzy Pearson
Science journalist
Ezzy Pearson is the Features Editor of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Her first book about the history of robotic planetary landers is out now from The History Press.
Recent articles by Ezzy Pearson
This is how happy you need to be to feel the health benefits
Nations which were ‘barely coping’ failed to feel the benefits of improving happiness
Orionids meteor shower peak tonight: How to see a shooting star from Halley’s Comet
With the Moon out the way, 2025 is the perfect time to catch the Orionid meteor shower
Yes, your dog could really be addicted to their ball, says new study
'Ball junkies' are hooked on their toys
This ‘rogue’ planet is now the fastest-growing world we've ever seen
It might be a planet, but it’s growing up more like star
We finally know why men don’t live as long as women, say scientists
Males that spend less energy on sex and more on raising their children tend to live longer
Our Universe could be trapped inside a black hole with no way out
It's black holes all the way down
Somehow, Earth's ancient core froze solid. Now we finally know why
When it comes to understanding how the planet's core cooled, carbon is the key
These strange markings are the 'clearest sign' of aliens on Mars, say NASA
Huge news for fans of space and David Bowie alike
The Amazon is drying at an alarming pace – and nearing a devastating tipping point
Dwindling rainfall has put the region under even more strain
97% of autistic adults over 60 are undiagnosed – and it’s massively impacting their health
Their autism was missed during childhood, resulting in an 'overlooked' generation of autistics
Ocean water could now corrode shark teeth at alarming rate, study suggests
“They’re highly developed weapons built for cutting flesh, not resisting ocean acid"
10 times space missions went hilariously wrong
From dropped tool bags to farting astronauts, spaceflight has had its fair share of amusing mistakes and embarrassing oversights
The weirdest black hole in the Universe could be waking up
The black hole Ansky has some of the brightest and longest flares ever seen
We’ve just found the largest black hole in the Universe (so far)
The black hole grew to its enormous size by consuming all its nearby siblings
Meteor shower tonight: How to see the stunning Perseids 2025 shooting stars
Meteor showers are a great opportunity to admire the night sky
The surprising truth of how land, not ice, is now driving sea level rises
The world’s driest regions are merging – and the consequences are global
This cat-borne parasite could be causing you to make bad decisions. Here's how
The parasite hijacks our brain chemistry and can lead to both rage and risk-taking
The surprising truth behind the 10,000-step myth – and what you should aim for instead
Powering yourself to fitness in 7,000 easy steps
Having only boys or girls sometimes runs in the family. Here's why
There's more that goes into what sex a child will be than just chance
Here's what your dog's TV watching habits say about their personality
Coming up next on the Dog Channel: Paw & Order
Here’s what exercise works best for your personality type
If you don't like your exercise regime don't give up – just try something new
Alien civilisations may be able to spy on us. Here's how
Radar used to track aeroplanes could also be broadcasting our location to nearby extraterrestrials
Today, Earth is spinning faster than usual, and scientists are baffled
Earth's spin has mysteriously been speeding up for years
Earth may be trapped inside a giant void in space, say scientists
Discovering we're living alone could solve one of the biggest problems in space science