Claire Cameron

Claire was the Managing Editor at Inverse. She also writes stories about science from time to time. Previously, Claire was an editor at Nautilus Magazine, where she was part of a multi-award-winning team.

She has also worked as a writer and editor at Spectrum, DNAInfo, and UtilityDive, although her journalism career began in breaking news reporting back in Scotland.

She is passionate about using digital media to tell deeply reported and intriguing stories that make readers think differently about their world.

Profile

Ariel Ekblaw Wants To Go to Space So We Can Save Earth

The 30-year-old founder of MIT’s Space Exploration Initiative is engineering small wonders with a big goal: making sure Earth remains our home.

ByClaire Cameron
Wow Webb

Webb unveils a fiery hive of baby stars in never-before-seen detail

Welcome to the cosmic noon.

ByClaire Cameron
The Inverse Interview

Neil Gaiman takes on The Sandman’s worst critics [Exclusive]

And if you look at their profiles, they don’t like vaccines, they don’t like Democrats, and they’re not big on voting.”

ByMónica Marie Zorrilla and Claire Cameron
Webb Watch

Look! Startling Webb Telescope image may reveal an elusive source of stars and planets

In a fresh image released by the Webb Telescope team on October 12, one can see 17 strangely perfect light rings around star binary WR 140 emanating into the darkness of deep space.

ByClaire Cameron
Moonshot

Artemis I: NASA scrubs SLS launch again, citing fuel leaks

Deja vu, anyone?

ByKiona Smith and Claire Cameron
The last supper

Ancient burials reveal how ordinary Romans fed their dead for the afterlife

What’s a funeral without a banquet?

ByClaire Cameron
HORIZONS

One gene could boost plants’ resilience to extreme weather — and store more carbon

Plus: Are quantum computers finally on the horizon?

ByClaire Cameron
Inverse Daily

This new Webb Telescope image looks like a painting

Plus: The best cat game ever made is a serious GOTY contender.

ByEvan Meredith and Claire Cameron
Inverse Daily

Where does space begin? Explore the history of an experimental military program

Sixty years ago this week, Robert Micheal White returned from space.

ByEvan Meredith and Claire Cameron
HORIZONS

Buildings can take inspiration from nature to become efficient — and beautiful

Plus: NASA turns its attention to dust.

ByClaire Cameron
Inverse Daily

The Sims 4 sexual orientation update is free — here’s why

Plus: Wash the week away with our game rec.

ByClaire Cameron
Inverse Daily

Where will Webb show us next?

Plus: Look back at Loki!

ByClaire Cameron
Inverse Daily

What is the future of the X-Men in the MCU? Little hints suggest a major revival

Plus: Are you feeling hot?

ByClaire Cameron
Inverse Daily

Five images, one Webb Telescope: A new era of astronomy is upon us

Plus: What’s next for Webb?

ByClaire Cameron
Webb Watch

Webb Telescope first images: 6 cosmic Easter eggs you might have missed

Feeling overwhelmed? We know the feeling.

ByClaire Cameron
Inverse Daily

Boom! The James Webb Space Telescope’s first images are here

The James Webb Space Telescope edition.

ByClaire Cameron
HORIZONS

The home of the future could never let your smartphone battery die

Plus: The Large Hadron Collider is back!

ByClaire Cameron
Inverse Daily

39 years ago, Yuji Horii created one of the most influential video games ever

Plus: A seminal moment in Final Fantasy IX explained.

ByClaire Cameron
Inverse Daily

The best time to make a major life decision, according to science

Plus: The tarantula nebula is worth a look!

ByClaire Cameron
Inverse Daily

Discovery of a cosmic vagabond helps solve an astronomical mystery

Plus: Time to rewatch Star Wars.

ByClaire Cameron