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About Dr. Alfredo Carpineti

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Dr. Alfredo Carpineti

Senior Staff Writer & Space Correspondent

Dr Alfredo Carpineti, PhD. (he/him) is one of IFLScience’s staff writers. He covers mainly astronomy, physics, and technology. He has a PhD. in Astrophysics and an MSc. in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. He has a BSc in Physics & Astrophysics from Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza". He is committed to fighting inequity in STEM and is the chair and founder of Pride in STEM (@PrideinSTEM), the largest UK charitable trust dedicated to support LGBTQ+ People in STEM. He’s an avid science communicator producing videos and podcasts under the moniker @TheAstroholic.

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What Time Is It On The Moon?

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What Is The Heaviest Element In The Universe?

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Glorious New Images Of Jupiter’s Moon Io Are The Closest Yet From JunoA picture of Io half in light Glorious New Images Of Jupiter’s Moon Io Are The Closest Yet From JunoA picture of Io half in light
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Glorious New Images Of Jupiter’s Moon Io Are The Closest Yet From Juno

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A Quadrillion Tons Of Diamonds May Be Trapped Deep In Earth's Interior

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"Asteroid Hunters Needed" – Astronomers Call On The Public To Join Search For More Space Rocks

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First Rewilded Tasmanian Devil In Mainland Australia Has Three Adorable BabiesA joey is being cradle in two hands.First Rewilded Tasmanian Devil In Mainland Australia Has Three Adorable BabiesA joey is being cradle in two hands.
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First Rewilded Tasmanian Devil In Mainland Australia Has Three Adorable Babies

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Turning Scales Into Feathers Is A Lot Easier Than We Thought

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Mars Has A Crust Thicker Than Earth's And A Radioactive Heat Source

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First Radiation Belt Discovered Beyond The Solar Systeman artist impression of a brown dwarf looking a bit like jupiter that has bright aurorae on its north pole magnetic line visible going from one pole to the other and bright yellow radiation belts.First Radiation Belt Discovered Beyond The Solar Systeman artist impression of a brown dwarf looking a bit like jupiter that has bright aurorae on its north pole magnetic line visible going from one pole to the other and bright yellow radiation belts.
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First Radiation Belt Discovered Beyond The Solar System

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JWST Finds Water On A Nearby Comet But Surprisingly, Something Is Missing

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Laser Communication Will Link Artemis II As It Travels To The MoonAn artist impression of the orion capsule with a laser shot at it.Laser Communication Will Link Artemis II As It Travels To The MoonAn artist impression of the orion capsule with a laser shot at it.
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Laser Communication Will Link Artemis II As It Travels To The Moon

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There's A Rare Black Moon Rising This Week. How (Not) To See It

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