
Denise Chow
Denise Chow was the assistant managing editor at Live Science before moving to NBC News as a science reporter, where she focuses on general science and climate change. Before joining the Live Science team in 2013, she spent two years as a staff writer for Space.com, writing about rocket launches and covering NASA's final three space shuttle missions. A Canadian transplant, Denise has a bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto, and a master's degree in journalism from New York University.
Latest articles by Denise Chow

Self-Filling Water Bottle Converts Humid Air into Drinkable H2O
By Denise Chow published
When water is scarce, why not pull it out of thin air? An industrial designer in Austria is hoping to do just that (well, sort of).

Revamp Your Kitchen with Virtual Reality App from Ikea
By Denise Chow published
Furniture-retail giant Ikea has unveiled a virtual reality experience that could make decorating decisions easy, at least when it comes to outfitting your kitchen.

Massive Robotic Sub Can Carry Out Months-Long Underwater Missions
By Denise Chow published
A new unmanned robotic submersible designed by aerospace giant Boeing can operate autonomously underwater for months at a time, according to company representatives.

Porn Website Launches New Virtual Reality Section
By Denise Chow published
Let's face it: it was probably only a matter of time… One of the largest porn websites has announced a new section that integrates virtual-reality tech into the adult entertainment experience.

WWII-Era Bell from Sunken Japanese Submarine Recovered
By Denise Chow published
A bronze bell from a sunken World War II-era Japanese submarine was recently recovered off the coast of Oahu, in Hawaii.

Supersonic! The 11 Fastest Military Airplanes
By Denise Chow published
From the Soviet-era MiG-31 Foxhound to the rocket-powered X-15 experimental aircraft, here are some of the fastest military planes ever to grace the skies.

7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia
By Denise Chow published
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, an island in western Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

13 Dead Bald Eagles Prompt Investigation, $10,000 Reward
By Denise Chow published
Thirteen bald eagles were found dead recently in Maryland, prompting officials to offer a reward of up to $10,000 for information about what happened to the federally protected birds of prey.

US Military’s F-35 Fighter Jets to Make British Debut in July
By Denise Chow published
The U.S. military's next-generation F-35 fighter jets will make their long-awaited overseas debut this summer at two air shows in the United Kingdom, Air Force officials recently announced.

This Self-Drying Jacket Is Straight Out of 'Back to the Future'
By Denise Chow published

Gene Gems: Ultrapersonalized Jewelry Encapsulates Your DNA
By Denise Chow published
Diamonds may be forever, but what's more unique and rare than even the most precious stones on Earth? The code of life.

Twins! Toronto Zoo Welcomes 2 Baby Pandas
By Denise Chow published
Two giant panda cubs were born today (Oct. 13) at the Toronto Zoo, becoming the first pandas ever born on Canadian soil.

NASA Satellite Spies Hurricane Joaquin Replacing an Eye
By Denise Chow published
Hurricane Joaquin, a Category 4 storm that is currently battering the central Bahamas, appears to be replacing its eye, according to weather forecasters.

Photos: Spike Aerospace's Luxurious Supersonic Jet
By Denise Chow published
Spike Aerospace, a Boston-based company, is designing a supersonic jet that could fly passengers from New York to London in just 3 hours.
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