Denise Chow
Science Reporter
I am a science reporter for NBC News covering the environment, climate change and space. My work focuses, in particular, on extreme heat and other ways that climate change is affecting human health. I also write about NASA, the commercial space industry and new discoveries in the world of astronomy.
I am a science reporter for NBC News covering the environment, climate change and space. My work focuses, in particular, on extreme heat and other ways that climate change is affecting human health. I also write about NASA, the commercial space industry and new discoveries in the world of astronomy.
Latest from Denise Chow
After return of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, company officials remain noticeably quiet
Boeing officials have been noticeably absent at NASA briefings and have issued few statements about the Starliner spacecraft's tumultuous test flight.
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission crew completes first all-civilian spacewalk
The four private citizens that make up the crew of SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission made history by completing the first all-civilian spacewalk.
SpaceX launches private mission that's expected to feature the first all-civilian spacewalk
A SpaceX capsule carrying four private citizens blasted off on a five-day mission that is set to include the first spacewalk carried out by an all-civilian crew.
Boeing's uncrewed Starliner spacecraft touches down on Earth, capping months of drama in orbit
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has touched down successfully on Earth, ending a high-stakes test flight that did not go to plan.
What went wrong with Boeing's spaceship
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft had two main issues: one with a set of thrusters and the other involving helium leaks in the propulsion system.
California city hit by landslides was at risk for decades, and the slipping may not be stoppable
The land under Rancho Palos Verdes had been slowly giving way for many years. Now, the movement is accelerating due to heavy rainfall, causing landslides.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will attempt to return to Earth without a crew on Friday
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will attempt to undock from the space station on Friday and return to Earth without any astronauts onboard, according to NASA.
Even desert plants known for their resilience are burning and dying in the heat
As climate change brings more severe heat, it is testing iconic desert plants known to thrive in harsh environments, including saguaro cacti and agave.
NASA’s Perseverance rover has embarked on an ambitious road trip on Mars
After more than three years exploring the floor of Mars' Jezero Crater, NASA’s Perseverance rover has begun a long trek to the crater's top rim.
SpaceX postpones the launch of private Polaris mission once again
SpaceX has again pushed back the launch of its Polaris Dawn mission — which is expected to carry four private citizens to space — this time due unfavorable weather.
SpaceX Polaris launch postponed after helium leak is detected
A SpaceX capsule carrying four private citizens will have to wait to launch into space after a helium leak forced a launch delay until later this week at the earliest.
