
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 Military's DARPA Launches Biology Branch for Next-Gen Security
By Denise Chow published
DARPA has launched a new division to study the intersection of biology, engineering and computer science, and to investigate how merging these fields could bolster national security.

Washington Mudslide Devastation Seen from Space (Before and After Photos)
By Denise Chow published
New satellite photos reveal the astonishing damage from a deadly landslide that swept through the small town of Oso, Wash., earlier this month.

Stealth F-35 Fighter Jets Could Make Overseas Debut This Summer
By Denise Chow published
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a next-generation warplane capable of taking off on a short runway and landing vertically, could make its first trans-Atlantic flight in July.

'Credible Lead' Shifts Search for Missing Malaysian Plane 700 Miles North
By Denise Chow published

Flight 370: Satellite Spots 300 Objects Possibly Tied to Malaysian Plane
By Denise Chow published
More possible debris from the missing Malaysian Airlines jet that is thought to have crashed in the Indian Ocean earlier this month was spotted by Thai satellites, according to search officials.

Belgium to Destroy Its Illegal Ivory Next Month
By Denise Chow published
Belgium is scheduled to destroy its entire stockpile of illegal ivory next month, joining the United States, China and several other countries in taking a stand against wildlife trafficking.

Google Glass Teams Up With Maker of Ray-Ban, Oakley Eyewear
By Denise Chow published
Google Glass is partnering with Luxottica Group, the Italian eyewear giant whose best-known brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley and Oliver Peoples, company officials announced yesterday (March 24).

2 Killed in Shooting at US Navy's Naval Station Norfolk
By Denise Chow published
A shooting late Monday (March 24) at the U.S. Navy's Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval base located in Virginia, left a sailor and a civilian suspect dead.

No Hope: Flight 370 Lost, Crashed in Indian Ocean, Prime Minister Says
By Denise Chow published

Photos: The Robotic Evolution of Self-Driving Cars
By Denise Chow published
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) fostered the development of autonomous, self-driving cars through its prize-based competitions. The first DARPA Grand Challenge was held in 2004.

DARPA and Drone Cars: How the US Military Spawned Self-Driving Car Revolution
By Denise Chow published

Stephen Hawking to Headline Star-Studded Explorers Club Gala
By Denise Chow published

Daylight Saving Time: Why Do We Adjust Clocks in March?
By Denise Chow published

US Navy's Next-Generation Aircraft Carrier Begins Testing Phase
By Denise Chow published
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