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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

4 stories

  1. July 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Sat

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    More than 554,000 Kobalt yard tools recalled over USB-C battery fire risk

    Over 554,000 Kobalt 24V and 48V yard tools sold at Lowe's are recalled due to a USB-C lithium-ion battery short-circuit and fire risk.

  3. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  4. Wed

    News: Science · United States

    Northeast Ohio Meteor: Sonic Boom & Potential Medina Meteorites

  5. Sun

    News: Science · World

    Magnetar Born in Supernova: UC Berkeley Confirms Cosmic Power

  6. Sun

    News: Science · Santa Barbara, California

    SpaceX Vandenberg Launch: Falcon 9 Orbits 25 Starlink Satellites