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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 · United States

    Northeast Ohio Meteor Sonic Boom Shakes Region on March 17

    On March 17, 2026, a massive daytime fireball meteor caused a powerful sonic boom across Northeast Ohio after fragmenting over Valley City. Discover the full story.

  3. Sun

    News: Science · United States

    Astronomers Witness Magnetar Birth, Confirm Superluminous Supernovae

  4. Sun

    News: Technology · California

    SpaceX Launches 25 Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg