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Cristina Ortiz

Whales are the biggest living animals: Lifeform of the week

Whales are not just the biggest animals on the planet, they have smashed other records, too. And they way they communicate and eat ... Wow!

Cristina Ortiz

February 18, 2024

Zebras, beautiful and endangered: Lifeform of the week

Happy International Zebra Day! It's a great opportunity to raise awareness about zebras - best known for their beautiful stripes - and their endangered status.

Cristina Ortiz

January 31, 2024

Ocean sunfish are odd, gentle giants: Lifeform of the week

Because normal is boring, we love this large and odd-looking fish. Read more about ocean sunfish, the gentle giants, and watch a video.

Cristina Ortiz

January 21, 2024

See a year of young moons in this photo composite

A young moon is when a thin crescent appears in the evening sky just after new moon. Enjoy this beautiful composite image of the 12 young moons of 2023.

Cristina Ortiz

Kelly Kizer Whitt

January 3, 2024

Geminid meteor shower 2023: Cool photos!

See the best photos of the Geminid meteor shower of 2023 from our talented community of photographers, from all over the world.

Cristina Ortiz

December 15, 2023

Emperor penguins: A report from the Antarctic

EarthSky friend Eliot Herman took a trip to the Antarctic, where he had the opportunity to see emperor penguins. Read his report and enjoy his amazing images.

Cristina Ortiz

Kelly Kizer Whitt

December 15, 2023

Deep-sky photos October 2023: Editor’s picks

Enjoy this gallery of the best deep-sky photos of October 2023 from our EarthSky community. If you have a photo to share, send it in. We love to see them!

Armando Caussade

Cristina Ortiz

November 1, 2023

Bats, a spooky season icon, are our lifeform of the week

Bats might be spooky, but they pollinate flowers, control insect pests, and have inspired scientists to improve human lives in many ways.

Cristina Ortiz

October 31, 2023

Solar eclipse photos keep coming, and they’re awesome

Solar eclipse photos from October 14, 2023, still haven't stopped coming in. Here are a few more great ones! Thanks to all who contributed.

Cristina Ortiz

Deborah Byrd

October 20, 2023

Ants, little but tough: Lifeform of the week

Ants are common insects with unique capabilities. They can harvest, herd, milk, and build amazingly complex and stable underground cities.

Cristina Ortiz

September 20, 2023

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Cristina Ortiz

Cristina Ortiz - based in Granada, Spain - has been an EarthSky editor since 2021. "Since I was a kid," she says, "I could feel that passion for science and communication." Cristina has a master’s degree in translation and interpreting, specializing in science and technology. She has served as a translator, interpreter and proofreader in both science and technology for various media organizations, including Netflix, and for museums and other companies.