Ellyn Lapointe, Author at Gizmodo

Why This Weekend’s Winter Storm Is Going to Suck Extra Bad

A warming Arctic set the stage for a massive winter storm expected to stretch 2,000 miles across the Eastern U.S. this weekend.

Earth Science Ellyn Lapointe Jan 22

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You’d Be Surprised How Few Companies Are Behind Half the World’s CO2 Emissions

Fortunately, emissions data is increasingly being used to hold these companies accountable.

Climate Change Ellyn Lapointe Jan 21

Eastern US Braces for Its Most Extreme Winter Storm of the Season

The storm will usher in frigid temperatures and spread heavy snow and ice across a 2,000-mile stretch of the country.

Earth Science Ellyn Lapointe Jan 21

Us Map Of Drought Conditions January 13 2026

Map Reveals Bizarre January Drought Hitting 130 Million Americans

You won’t believe which state is completely unaffected.

Earth Science Ellyn Lapointe Jan 20

A diagram of general relativity that shows Earth warping the mesh-like fabric of spacetime

No, Earth Won’t Lose Gravity for 7 Seconds on August 12, NASA Says

As internet conspiracy theories go, this one was exceptionally dumb.

Space & Spaceflight Ellyn Lapointe Jan 20

Should I Invest in SpaceX?

SpaceX is reportedly going public in June, potentially with the largest IPO in history. For this Giz Asks, we asked experts to weigh in on the potential risks and rewards of investing.

Space & Spaceflight Ellyn Lapointe Jan 17

a view looking up at NASA's SLS rocket on the launch pad

Watch Live as NASA’s Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Rolls Out to the Launch Pad

The final stage of launch preparations officially kicks off tomorrow.

Space & Spaceflight Ellyn Lapointe Jan 16

A woman getting out of her luxury car to board her private jet

The Richest 1% Blew Their 2026 Carbon Budget in 10 Days. Some Did It in 3

A new report underscores the vastly disproportionate role the super-rich play in driving the climate crisis.

Climate Change Ellyn Lapointe Jan 16

Finally, Some Good News in the Fight Against Cancer

The American Cancer Society’s annual report found that 70% of patients now survive at least five years after diagnosis.

Health Ellyn Lapointe Jan 15

A Roscosmos portrait of the Soyuz Ms 28 crew members

ISS Loses 4 Astronauts Overnight. Can This Skeleton Crew Keep It Running?

There are only three astronauts left on the International Space Station now that Crew-11 is back on Earth. Should we be worried?

Space & Spaceflight Ellyn Lapointe Jan 15

an aerial view of Crusoe's data center campus in Abilene, Texas

Wyoming Just Greenlit America’s Largest Data Center Project, and Locals Are Bracing for Impact

The commissioners of Laramie County, Wyoming, unanimously voted to build a data center campus that will be designed to scale to 10 gigawatts.

Energy Ellyn Lapointe Jan 14

Satellite Data Exposes a Hidden Flood Threat Endangering 236 Million People

Densely populated river deltas are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, according to new research.

Earth Science Ellyn Lapointe Jan 14

5 Ways NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Will Make Spaceflight History

The first crewed spaceflight of NASA’s Artemis program will break records, achieve historic firsts, and pave the way for America’s return to the Moon.

Space & Spaceflight Ellyn Lapointe Jan 14

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EPA Will No Longer Factor Health Costs Into Rules on Two Deadly Air Pollutants

The stunning reversal goes against the agency’s own mission statement.

Health Ellyn Lapointe Jan 13

NASA’s First ISS Medical Evacuation Is Happening This Week. Here’s What We Know

The Crew-11 mission is coming to an early end so that one of its members can receive medical attention back on Earth.

Space & Spaceflight Ellyn Lapointe Jan 12

Just Days From SLS Rollout, Here’s the Latest Update for NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission

With launch potentially just three weeks away, the agency is working tirelessly to get the SLS rocket, Orion spacecraft, and the Artemis 2 crew ready for liftoff.

Space & Spaceflight Ellyn Lapointe Jan 12

Aerial shot of a pod of spinner dolphins swimming

The World’s Oceans Soaked Up Record-Breaking Heat for the 9th Straight Year

The global ocean heat content increased yet again in 2025, further raising the risk of catastrophic storms, sea-level rise, and coral bleaching.

Climate Change Ellyn Lapointe Jan 10

NASA Orders ISS Medical Evacuation—but Here’s the Real Surprise

The fact that Crew-11 is the first to leave the International Space Station early due to a medical issue is a testament to the safety of NASA’s human spaceflight program.

Space & Spaceflight Ellyn Lapointe Jan 9

An American flag in front of an oil refinery

The US Will Stand Alone Outside the World’s Climate Treaty

On Wednesday, President Trump announced he was withdrawing the U.S. from the principal treaty for international cooperation on climate change.

Climate Change Ellyn Lapointe Jan 8

NASA Postpones ISS Spacewalk Over Medical Issue, Considers Early Crew Return

Two NASA astronauts were planning to conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Thursday, but now, it appears they may be coming home early.

Space & Spaceflight Ellyn Lapointe Jan 8

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Why This Weekend’s Winter Storm Is Going to Suck Extra Bad

You’d Be Surprised How Few Companies Are Behind Half the World’s CO2 Emissions

Eastern US Braces for Its Most Extreme Winter Storm of the Season

Map Reveals Bizarre January Drought Hitting 130 Million Americans

No, Earth Won’t Lose Gravity for 7 Seconds on August 12, NASA Says

Should I Invest in SpaceX?

Watch Live as NASA’s Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Rolls Out to the Launch Pad

The Richest 1% Blew Their 2026 Carbon Budget in 10 Days. Some Did It in 3

Finally, Some Good News in the Fight Against Cancer

ISS Loses 4 Astronauts Overnight. Can This Skeleton Crew Keep It Running?

Wyoming Just Greenlit America’s Largest Data Center Project, and Locals Are Bracing for Impact

Satellite Data Exposes a Hidden Flood Threat Endangering 236 Million People

5 Ways NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Will Make Spaceflight History

EPA Will No Longer Factor Health Costs Into Rules on Two Deadly Air Pollutants

NASA’s First ISS Medical Evacuation Is Happening This Week. Here’s What We Know

Just Days From SLS Rollout, Here’s the Latest Update for NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission

The World’s Oceans Soaked Up Record-Breaking Heat for the 9th Straight Year

NASA Orders ISS Medical Evacuation—but Here’s the Real Surprise

The US Will Stand Alone Outside the World’s Climate Treaty

NASA Postpones ISS Spacewalk Over Medical Issue, Considers Early Crew Return

Meta Thinks It Can Convince You That Smart Glasses Need Facial Recognition

This Solar-Powered Robot Pool Skimmer Drops to Its Lowest Price, Taking One More Chore Off Your Hands for Less

Seagate Quietly Cuts the 5TB Portable HDD, Now Costing Only Slightly More Than the 1TB Version

Amazon Offloads the Garmin vivoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch at Nearly 40% Off, an AMOLED Display Fitness Tracker for Less

Trees May Not Slow Climate Change as Much as Scientists Thought

Tracey Ullman Joins ‘Alien: Earth’ Season Two

Oni Press Unveils the World’s First Comic Book in a Can Preserved Exclusively for San Diego Comic-Con

Smartwatches Are Good at Collecting Data—Now They Need to Actually Work With Doctors

As Mac Mini Prices Climb, This Intel Celeron N5095 Mini PC Is Now Priced Like Earbuds in Amazon’s Clearance Push

Character.AI’s Latest Bet Is Microdramas That Talk Back

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