Senior Science Writer, Astrophysics
Dr. Ingrid Larsen is a leading astrophysicist and science writer from Norway, known for her ability to translate complex cosmic phenomena into compelling narratives. Her research focuses on exoplanetary systems and the search for habitable worlds. With a passion for education and outreach, Ingrid is dedicated to making the wonders of space accessible and exciting for everyone. She is a firm believer in the power of storytelling to ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of scientists and explorers.
September 26, 2025 - In Astrobiology
Beneath the frozen, fractured surface of Jupiter's moon Europa lies a vast, global ocean of liquid saltwater. Is it habitable? NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft is on a historic journey to find out, and its discoveries could reshape our search for life beyond Earth by exploring the solar system's most promising ocean world.
September 21, 2025 - In Astrobiology
In a historic breakthrough, the JWST has detected key organic molecules in the atmosphere of Zelos-1b, a vast ocean exoplanet. This finding marks a new era in the search for habitable worlds beyond our solar system and raises tantalizing questions about what might lie beneath its global ocean.
August 07, 2025 - In Astrobiology
Life on Earth isn't always gentle. Meet the extremophiles—organisms thriving in boiling water, ice, and acid. Here's how they're revolutionizing our search for life on other worlds.
August 07, 2025 - In Astrobiology
From the icy moons of our solar system to distant exoplanets, the hunt for extraterrestrial life is one of science's greatest endeavors. Here's how we're looking.
Dr. Larsen's research is centered on exoplanetary systems and the scientific search for habitable worlds. Her work contributes to one of the most exciting fields in modern astrophysics: finding planets outside our solar system.
Dr. Larsen is known for her compelling narrative style. She translates complex cosmic phenomena and scientific data into engaging stories that make the science of exoplanets accessible and memorable for her readers.
The main goal of her writing is education and outreach. She is dedicated to making the wonders of space exploration exciting for everyone and believes storytelling is a powerful tool to ignite curiosity.
Dr. Larsen writes about the conditions required for life, the technology used to find exoplanets (like the transit method), and the analysis of exoplanet atmospheres for potential signs of life, known as biosignatures.