michael ^{Michael L. Wong}

Michael L. Wong is an astrobiologist, planetary scientist, and science communicator at Carnegie Science's Earth & Planets Laboratory.

2 posts by michael Author since 2026

May 15, 2026 by michael

Pluto isn’t a planet for the same reason whales aren’t fish

History plays a role in demarcating natural categories, from biological species to mineral kinds to planetary classification.

Members April 2, 2026 by michael, emilie

The Moral Case Against Artificial Constellations

Three potential satellite projects may change our night sky forever. Beyond the environmental and scientific problems, the proposals are an ethical nightmare.

michael Michael L. Wong

Pluto isn’t a planet for the same reason whales aren’t fish

The Moral Case Against Artificial Constellations

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michael ^{Michael L. Wong}