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Ryan Akerman

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Ryan Akerman is a senior California science reporter for Times Media Service, based in Sacramento, California. Akerman covers science in California, including space and astronomy, research, technology and new discoveries across the state. Akerman holds a master's degree in mass communication and grew up in Westwood, California.

Stories by Ryan Akerman

3 stories

  1. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  2. Wed

    News: Science · World

    Meteor Speed in Earth’s Atmosphere: Sonic Booms & Deceleration

    Explore the incredible speeds of meteors entering Earth's atmosphere, from their initial velocity to deceleration, and learn about the science behind meteor sonic booms.

  3. Sun

    News: Science · World

    Magnetar Birth in Supernova SN 2024afav Confirms Theory & Chirp

  4. Sun

    News: Science · California

    SpaceX Launches 25 Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg