David Morrison
David Morrison is a CSI Fellow, is the Senior Scientist at the NASA Astrobiology Institute. His primary interests are the new multidisciplinary science of astrobiology, the protection of Earth from asteroid impacts, and science outreach and education. He recently received the Carl Sagan Medal from the American Astronomical Society for his contributions to explaining science to the public.
Messages to ‘Ask an Astrobiologist,’ May 2009
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.6, November / December 2009
Featurette
Sidebar to Morrison's update on the Niburu 2012 doomsday
Update on the Nibiru 2012 ‘Doomsday’
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.6, November / December 2009
Follow-up
Special preview from the November / December 2009 Skeptical Inquirer
UFOs and Aliens in Space
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 33.1, January / February 2009
Feature
It is widely (but falsely) reported that Buzz Aldrin saw a UFO on the Apollo 11 flight.
The Myth of Nibiru and the End of the World in 2012
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 32.5, September / October 2008
Feature
An astronomer tries to counter misinformation on the Internet about a supposed rogue planet and an impending catastrophe.
Arthur C. Clarke Remembered
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 32.4, July / August 2008
Featurette
David Morrison remembers Arthur C. Clarke
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Man for the Cosmos: Carl Sagan’s Life and Legacy as Scientist, Teacher, and Skeptic
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 31.1, January / February 2007
Feature
In this new remembrance of Carl Sagan, who died ten years ago, a noted planetary scientist and colleague recalls Sagan...
Carl Sagan’s Life and Legacy as Scientist, Teacher, and Skeptic
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 31.1, January / February 2007
Feature
In remembrance of Carl Sagan, a noted planetary scientist and colleague recalls Sagan's contributions to planetary research.
Astrobiology Is the New Modern Framework Encompassing SETI . . . and So Much Else
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 30.3, May / June 2006
Feature
SETI is a scientific effort that has attracted wide popular interest over the past half century.
Only a Theory? Framing the Evolution/Creation Issue
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 29.6, November / December 2005
Feature
Evolution opponents are framing the issues to our disadvantage.
Hyperbole in Media Reports on Asteroids and Impacts
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 29.2, March / April 2005
Feature
Media reporting on asteroid impact-related science frequently exaggerate the uniqueness and significance of new research.
Is the Sky Falling?
Skeptical Inquirer Volume 21.3, May / June 1997
Feature
A scientific consensus agrees that cosmic impacts have played a major role in Earth history...
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