Joseph Shavit

Science News Writer, Editor and Publisher

Joseph Shavit
Writer, Editor-At-Large and Publisher

Joseph Shavit, based in Los Angeles, is a seasoned science journalist, editor and co-founder of The Brighter Side of News, where he transforms complex discoveries into clear, engaging stories for general readers. With vast experience at major media groups like Times Mirror and Tribune, he writes with both authority and curiosity. His writing focuses on space science, planetary science, quantum mechanics, geology. Known for linking breakthroughs to real-world markets, he highlights how research transitions into products and industries that shape daily life.

Recent Stories from Joseph Shavit

New research shows marine life evolved within 2,000 years after the dinosaur killing asteroid impact 66 million years ago.

Marine life evolved rapidly after the dinosaur killing asteroid impact 66 million years ago

Extraterrestrial life may exist on many more worlds than previously thought

Deep layers of molten rock inside some super-earths could generate powerful magnetic fields—potentially stronger than Earth’s—and help shield these exoplanets from harmful radiation.

Deep magma oceans generate magnetic fields to protect planets and support life

In the background, Associate Professor Sergio Ioppolo (left) and Postdoc Alfred Thomas Hopkinson (right) discussing experimental plans. In the foreground, two ultra-high vacuum chambers used to investigate reactions under interstellar medium conditions.

Complex building blocks of life form spontaneously in space, study finds

Orbiter images reveal delta-like deposits in Valles Marineris, pointing to a vast ancient Martian ocean about 3 billion years ago.

Hidden Martian deltas point to an ancient ocean covering half of Mars

KAIST researchers use laser frequency combs to synchronize radio telescopes, improving black hole imaging and VLBI precision.

Laser Breakthrough Sharpens Radio Telescope Views of Black Holes

Einstein–Rosen bridges are not wormholes but quantum links between opposite directions of time, offering new insight into black holes and the universe’s origin.

Einstein–Rosen bridges are not wormholes but quantum links between opposite directions of time

A composite RGB image of the Ring Nebula (also known as Messier 57 and NGC 6720) constructed from four WEAVE/LIFU emission-line images.

Strange iron ‘bar’ discovered inside the Ring Nebula

Astronomers found one of the oldest “dead” galaxies yet. Data suggest its black hole shut down star birth by slowly blocking fresh gas.

JWST found a ‘dead’ galaxy that quit making stars billions of years ago

A schematic of superionic water, where oxygen atoms form a solid lattice and hydrogen ions move freely. Powerful lasers allow this planet-like state to be recreated and measured in the lab.

Superionic form of water may power planetary magnetic fields

Chinese researchers unveil the first practical lunar timekeeping software to support navigation, landings, and future Moon missions.

China releases first practical software to keep time on the Moon

AltoVolo’s Sigma is not an air taxi. It is a privately owned hybrid electric aircraft designed for quiet, long-range personal flight.

AltoVolo redefines personal air travel with 220 mph hybrid eVTOL aircraft

Two spinners inside a circular container and surrounded by liquid with bubbles that help to visualize the flows. The left spinner is actively driven to rotate with a motor (not shown) and the right one passively rotates due to the flows.

Groundbreaking water-driven gear works without teeth or direct contact

Family provided photo shows Suze Lopez, and her son, Ryu, in California in October 2025.

Doctors Stunned as Baby Survives Full-Term Pregnancy Beating 1-in-a Million Odds

Images of PDLC/TW as one side of the showcase during the day and at night.

Scientists develop smart transparent woods that block UV and save energy

By copying how natural polymers fold and fall apart, researchers created materials that stay strong in use, then break down under everyday conditions without heat or harsh chemicals

New smart plastics can be programmed to break down on schedule

Researchers in Japan report that oral health may affect dementia risk through eating, nutrition, and social connection

Oral health and dementia have a surprisingly complex relationship, study finds

Large Danish study finds depression can appear up to eight years before Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia.

Depression can be an early warning of Parkinson’s and dementia, study finds

Dark matter may have started hot and cooled during reheating after the Big Bang.

Scientists reveal how dark matter formed in the early universe and why its still here

Mahapatra with a R&D detector mounted in a dilution fridge that cools it to 100,000 times cooler than room temperature.

Silicon vibrations add a new twist to dark matter research and quantum computing