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Eleanor Imster

Eleanor Imster

Eleanor Imster has helped write and edit EarthSky since 1995. She was an integral part of the award-winning EarthSky radio series almost since it began until it ended in 2013. Today, as Lead Editor at EarthSky.org, she helps present the science and nature stories and photos you enjoy. She also serves as one of the voices of EarthSky on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and G+. She and her husband live in Tennessee and have two grown sons.

How volcanoes explode deep under the ocean

Posted by in Earth | 6 hours ago
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Explosive volcanic eruptions are possible deep down in the sea – although the water masses exert enormous pressure there. An international team reports how this can happen.

‘Astonishing discovery’ of massive prehistoric circle near Stonehenge

Posted by in Human World | 3 days ago
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An ancient circle of deep trenches has been found near Stonehenge. Scientists say the newly discovery site offers insights into the lives of people who lived in the area 4,500 years ago.

Check out this sloth robot

Posted by in Earth | Human World | 5 days ago
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SlothBot is a slow-moving and energy-efficient robot that can linger in the trees to monitor animals, plants, and the environment below.

Stunning images of the night

Posted by and in Earth | Human World | 6 days ago
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See the winners of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) 1st annual photography contest.
Two images of astronauts in spacesuits

Watch ISS spacewalk July 1

Posted by in Human World | Space | 1 week ago
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On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 2 astronauts will perform the 2nd of a pair of International Space Station (ISS) spacewalks, to replace aging nickel-hydrogen batteries. How to watch.
Mountain, lake and blue sky.

Plastic rain: More than 1,000 tons of microplastic rain onto western US

Posted by in Earth | Human World | 2 weeks ago
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New research finds that microplastics are emitted into the atmosphere.

Imanda watching the eclipse

Posted by in Today's Image | 2 weeks ago
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Imanda viewed the annular eclipse of June 21, 2020, as it developed over Syokimau, Kenya.

Study reveals biggest Yellowstone supervolcano eruption

Posted by in Earth | 2 weeks ago
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The new study also suggests that the supervolcano under Yellowstone National Park was much more explosive in its early history and could be slowing down.

Celebrate solstice sunrise at Stonehenge live online

Posted by and in Earth | Human World | 3 weeks ago
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This year, solstice celebrations at Stonehenge monument are canceled due to Covid-19. But for the 1st time, you can celebrate the 1st sunrise of summer from Stonehenge online.

Where is the largest waterfall on Earth?

Posted by in Earth | 3 weeks ago
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The world’s largest waterfall is in the ocean, beneath the Denmark Strait.