
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

US Army Testing Pilotless Black Hawk Helicopter
By Denise Chow published
The U.S. Army is testing an unmanned version of its famous Black Hawk helicopter. The pilotless, 5-ton drone could one day be used to autonomously deliver cargo and supplies to troops.

1st Case of Deadly MERS Virus Confirmed in US
By Denise Chow published
The first case of a deadly virus that surfaced in Saudi Arabia in 2012 has been reported in the United States, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today (May 2).

Solved! How Ancient Egyptians Moved Massive Pyramid Stones
By Denise Chow published

The Future of Drones: Sky-High Hopes vs. Regulatory Realities
By Denise Chow published

Giant Steel Arch Will Cover Debris from Chernobyl Reactor
By Denise Chow published
A massive 32,000-ton, stainless steel arch — so large it could conceal the Statue of Liberty — is being constructed to cover what's left of a nuclear reactor in Chernobyl that exploded in 1986.

Lunar Eclipse Facts: 5 Neat Things About Tonight's 'Blood Moon'
By Denise Chow published
The first total lunar eclipse of 2014 will occur overnight tonight, marking the start of an eclipse tetrad — four back-to-back total lunar eclipses — that will happen over the next 18 months.

Malaysian Government Investigates Handling of Missing Flight 370
By Denise Chow published
The Malaysian government has reportedly launched an investigation into the actions of civil aviation and military officials in connection with the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.

Google Glass Virtual Tour Lets You See Inside New Solar Plane
By Denise Chow published
Two Swiss pilots who will attempt to fly around the world in a solar-powered plane are planning to give the public a virtual tour of their high-tech ride today (April 10).

New Solar Plane Aims for Round-the-World Flight
By Denise Chow published
A new solar-powered plane that will be used to fly around the world in five consecutive days without using any fuel was unveiled today (April 9) in Switzerland.

'RoboClam' Digging Machine As Fast as Natural Burrowers
By Denise Chow published
A robot that can dig quickly and deeply in mud or wet sand could one day be used to lay underwater cables, dig up and detonate underwater mines, or anchor machines to the seafloor, researchers say.

Boeing Going Vertical with 'Phantom Swift' Military X-Plane (Video)
By Denise Chow published
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