Russell Deeks
Science writer
Russell Deeks is a freelance journalist specialising in science and technology. He has been an occasional contributor to BBC Sky at Night Magazine since 2006.
Recent articles by Russell Deeks
How long it takes light from the Sun to reach Earth
The answer is either 8 minutes 20 seconds or thousands of years, depending on how you look at it!
Why Earth has seasons, and what causes them
How does Earth's orbit around the Sun cause the changes from spring to summer to autumn to winter?
Gallery | Venus
Facts about Venus and images of the hellish planet captured by astrophotographers.
Dark side of the Moon? There's no such thing. Here's why
Donut Earth
No, Jupiter isn't a failed star, despite what you may have heard. Here's why
10 closest stars to Earth, from red dwarfs to multi-systems and those invisible to the naked eye
Schumann resonances explained
Yes the Moon is rusting, and it's all Earth's fault
Fastest human-made objects ever built
Olympus Mons, largest volcano in the Solar System
How many people have died in space?
Another heatwave is coming this weekend. Are these the dog days of summer? And what does the phrase mean?
Why Earth is called 'Earth'
It's our home planet. But have you ever wondered where Earth got its name from?
A guide to the planets | Mercury
Mercury is the smallest of the planets in our Solar System and the closest to the Sun.
Dalton atomic theory
How astronauts keep clean and wash in space
Science of the summer solstice explained
Facts about Mars
Mars is one of the most explored bodies of our Solar System. Our spacecraft and rovers are revealing its secrets bit by bit, including whether it could have hosted life…
What is quantum immortality and does it really mean that we all live forever, theoretically speaking?
Quantum immortality, quantum suicide, many worlds and Schrödinger’s Cat, and how they relate to mind-boggling theoretical physics.
