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Ian O'Neill

Dr. Ian O'Neill has a special love for solar physics, manned spaceflight, and investigating the inner workings of our universe. He holds a Ph.D in solar physics and an M.Phys in astrophysics.

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Will AI Destroy All Humans, or Help Us Build a Better Future?
Artificial Intelligence
By Multiple Authors

Will AI Destroy All Humans, or Help Us Build a Better Future?

The debate over the impact of artificial intelligence won't go away any time soon. So, which side are you on?

Chernobyl's Massive Radiation Shield Is Preventing Nuclear Fallout
Space & Innovation
By Multiple Authors

Chernobyl's Massive Radiation Shield Is Preventing Nuclear Fallout

Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement is protecting the world from another nuclear disaster.

This Invisible Light Shows Us What Our Eyes Can't See
Space & Innovation
By Multiple Authors

This Invisible Light Shows Us What Our Eyes Can't See

Infrared light is all around us even though we cannot see it. Find out how this invisible radiation impacts our everyday lives.

When Did Environmentalism Become So Political?
Conservation
By Multiple Authors

When Did Environmentalism Become So Political?

When you think of environmentalism, does Richard Nixon come to mind?

The Andromeda Galaxy Could Be Buzzing With Dark Matter
Astronomy
By Ian O'Neill

The Andromeda Galaxy Could Be Buzzing With Dark Matter

There's a powerful gamma-ray signal blasting from the massive galaxy's core, possibly revealing a compact region filled with annihiating dark matter particles.

Watch Live: NASA to Announce Exoplanet Discovery Today
Planets
By Ian O'Neill

Watch Live: NASA to Announce Exoplanet Discovery Today

At 1 p.m. ET, "new findings" about planets orbiting other stars, so-called "exoplanets," will be revealed.

This Powerful New Technology May Be The Only Way To Explore Venus
Earth & Conservation
By Ian O'Neill

This Powerful New Technology May Be The Only Way To Explore Venus

Imagine building a robot that will land on Venus' hellish surface conditions...yikes.

Everything You Need To Know About Galactic Ice Volcanoes!
Earth & Conservation
By Ian O'Neill

Everything You Need To Know About Galactic Ice Volcanoes!

They're like volcanoes on earth, but way cooler.

Valentine's Day Exoplanet Tugs at Its Star's Heart
Planets
By Ian O'Neill

Valentine's Day Exoplanet Tugs at Its Star's Heart

For the first time, astronomers have spotted pulsations in a star caused by the gravitational interactions with a massive planet.

A Comet, Lunar Eclipse and a 'Snow Moon' Will All Grace Our Skies Tonight
Astronomy
By Ian O'Neill

A Comet, Lunar Eclipse and a 'Snow Moon' Will All Grace Our Skies Tonight

The lucky coincidence of three astronomical events will happen, causing much excitement — but there's a catch.

A Star Just Ripped Comet Halley's Massive Cousin to Shreds
Astronomy
By Ian O'Neill

A Star Just Ripped Comet Halley's Massive Cousin to Shreds

The Hubble Space Telescope has found a white dwarf star consuming a huge comet, scattering its remains throughout its atmosphere.

Mars Was Recently Hit by a Meteorite 'Shotgun' Blast
Exploration
By Ian O'Neill

Mars Was Recently Hit by a Meteorite 'Shotgun' Blast

A cluster of recent meteorite impacts on Mars have been found, highlighting a deadly hazard for future Mars colonists.

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