
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

Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Takes 1st Drive Since Arizona Shooting
By Denise Chow published

Gallery: Futuristic Metal 'Exosuit' for Divers
By Denise Chow published
A Canadian technology company designed a hard metal dive suit, called Exosuit, that enables divers to work underwater without worrying about decompression time.

Killer Whale Populations Took Deep Dive During Ice Age
By Denise Chow published
Killer whale populations around the world may have suffered steep declines during the last Ice Age, when food for these top predators may have been scarce, a new study finds.

Icicles Galore: Visitors Flock to Apostle Islands' Frozen Ice Caves (Photo)
By Denise Chow published

Sports Showdown: 11 Politically Charged Olympic Games
By Denise Chow published
From boycotts and suspensions to a terrifying hostage situation, here are some of the most politically charged Olympic Games.

Color-Changing 'Sea Chameleons' Could Inspire New Military Camouflage
By Denise Chow published

NASA's Weird RoboSimian Robot May Save Human Lives One Day (Video)
By Denise Chow published

Green and Ghostly Northern Lights Haunt Norway Mountains (Photo)
By Denise Chow published
The northern lights dance across the sky, creating an ethereal glow that illuminates the darkness, in this jaw-dropping photo taken from Norway.

$1.7 Million Personal Submarine Lets You 'Fly' Underwater
By Denise Chow published
Adventurers with deep pockets can now explore the hidden depths of the ocean, thanks to a futuristic submarine that lets users "fly" underwater.

Gallery: DeepFlight Submarine 'Flies' Underwater
By Denise Chow published
The DeepFlight Super Falcon, developed by Hawkes Ocean Technologies, is a two-seater submersible that enables passengers to "soar" underwater.

London Unveils World's Largest Solar-Powered Bridge
By Denise Chow published
London is going all in with sustainable energy. The world's largest solar-powered bridge — spanning the River Thames — was unveiled Wednesday (Jan. 22) in the British metropolis.

Map Shows Snow Dumped on Northeast After Major Storm
By Denise Chow published
The northeastern United States was hammered by a blustery storm yesterday (Jan. 21), leaving some places now buried under more than a foot of snow.

World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Seen From Space
By Denise Chow published
Giant wind turbines appear as white specks across the Thames Estuary in the United Kingdom, in this satellite photo of the London Array, the world's largest offshore wind farm.

One-Quarter of Sharks and Rays at Risk of Extinction
By Denise Chow published
A quarter of the world's sharks and rays are at risk of extinction, according to a new assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Night Sky Comes Alive in Breathtaking Time-Lapse Video 'Ancients'
By Denise Chow published
The pristine night sky — chock full of gleaming stars and awe-inspiring views of our Milky Way galaxy — comes to life in a magnificent time-lapse video shot from northern Chile.
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