Doris Elín Urrutia
Doris is a news writer at Inverse covering Space.
She previously worked at Inverse as a contributor, writing stories that bridged archaeological and paleontological discoveries with modern life. She has written about astronomy and spaceflight for Space.com and on marine life for Scientific American.
Doris is a bilingual Spanish speaker, and has adored science and storytelling since her childhood days growing up with her South American immigrant parents in the Bronx, NY. When she isn't writing about science, she spends time with her rabbit.
The Great Salt Lake Emitted More Than 4 Million Tons of Greenhouse Gasses In 1 Year
The Great Salt Lake is drying out, and emitting more carbon dioxide, because of human activity.
With Starliner Astronauts Stuck Indefinitely, The ISS Might Tie A 15-Year-Old Spaceflight Record
If the Boeing Starliner test crew stays in space for much longer, the space lab will get really crowded.
5 Facts ‘Twisters’ Got Right About Tornadoes
The latest meteorological blockbuster left these tornado experts impressed.
Can You Stop A Tornado? Atmospheric Scientists Reveal the Truth About the Biggest Plot Point in ‘Twisters’
Even if you could, doesn't mean you should.
How The Science Of Tornadoes Has Changed in the 28 Years Since ‘Twister’
Are the ferocious funnels of the new ‘Twisters’ trailer anything like real life?
Scientists Just Found Evidence for Hidden Passageways Under the Moon’s Surface
This is the best evidence to date of natural tunnels occurring on the Moon.
A Yearlong NASA Mars Simulation Revealed the Biggest Obstacle to Colonizing the Red Planet
On Mars, the lettuce that gets forgotten in our refrigerators would be a treasure.
Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Has A New Engine That Can Literally Reignite Itself In Space
Here's what the Ariane 6 rocket has to offer.
This Scorchingly Hot Planet That Rains Down Glass Apparently Also Smells Like Rotten Eggs
A study published Monday shows evidence for the toxic, nasty-smelling gas hydrogen sulfide in a nearby exoplanet.
NASA Finally Revealed Who Will Help Intentionally Destroy The International Space Station
The space agency picked SpaceX to be the space station's grim reaper.
Almost 30 Years Ago, the Hubble Telescope Stumbled Upon this Enchanting Cosmic Object — Now We Have a 3D Video Of It
This fresh look at the Pillars of Creation will astound you.
15 Years Ago, the International Space Station Accidentally Tested An Unresolved Question
Why were so many people on the space lab at once?
‘Accidental Astronomy:’ A New Book Explores Everything In Space We Found By Accident
“It’s fun to be in a universe where we can be surprised.”
A New Study Debunks A Long-Standing Myth About the Inhabitants of Easter Island
Without satellites, archaeologists would have spent years or decades searching for these clues.
One of Humanity’s Greatest Architectural Feats Will Be Dismantled Soon — What Happens Next?
While the ISS was never meant to last forever, what comes next is far less certain.
A Weird Final Test for Boeing’s Starliner Uncovered the Likely Cause of Several Recently-Failed Thrusters
Sometimes you got to push against a million-pound structure in space.
From Urine (Yes, Urine) to Helium: The Most Common and Bizarre Leaks During Space Travel
Hours after Starliner launched, teams detected helium leaks on several of the spacecraft’s thrusters.
Boeing’s Starliner Will Attempt A First-Of-Its-Kind Landing For A U.S. Capsule
Watch out for Starliner’s unique landing as early as next week.
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captured The Eerie Aftermath of A Solar Eruption Blasting Mars
An X-class solar flare represents the most powerful solar eruptions.
Boeing Starliner Hits The ISS Just In Time — To Help Process An “Awful Lot Of” Stored Urine
A crucial part for the ISS toilet becomes a last-minute addition to the Starliner payload.
