Non-fiction that treats readers as intelligent partners in exploration.
From NASA's return to the Moon to the chemistry of fermentation, Gray Sutton writes about what sparks curiosity—without dumbing it down.
In 2026, four astronauts will venture farther from Earth than any humans in more than fifty years. This extensively researched narrative explains how a heat shield failure forced engineers into an impossible choice, and whether the crew can prove that calculated gamble succeeds.
Available on AmazonA Guinness drinker considers the tangled history of two dark beers that may or may not be different things.
Read Essay →A satellite in orbit is falling. Understanding why they don't crash reveals fundamental principles about velocity, gravity, and orbital mechanics.
Read Essay →Sourdough is a controlled rot that tastes like bread. An exploration of fermentation, microbiology, and the patience required to make good bread.
Read Essay →"Curiosity shouldn't be confined to narrow lanes. The most interesting connections emerge when we're willing to follow questions wherever they lead."
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