Ian O'Neill
Pulsars are Exploding Unexpectedly and “Magnetars” Might be to Blame
Pulsars are fast-spinning, highly radiating neutron stars. Most pulsars emit radio, X-ray and gamma radiation at regular intervals (usually periods…
Solar Variability Most Likely Not the Cause of Global Warming
The gradual increase in global temperatures is getting harder and harder to pin on the Sun and its energy output…
US Cruiser Strikes Dead Spy Satellite
Officials have confirmed that the US spy satellite, USA 193, has been hit by an anti-satellite missile fired from USS…
Mysterious Mars Formation May be Caused by Bursts of Water
Many basin-like features observed on the Martian surface appear to have a fanned feature around possible inlets. Much like river…
Building a Moon Base: Part 3 – Structural Design
Building the first Moon base will be the biggest challenge mankind has ever embarked on. We can already speculate about…
What Would Happen if a Small Black Hole Hit the Earth?
We can all guess what would happen should a massive black hole drift into our solar system... there wouldn't be…
Finding “Tightens the Noose on the Possibility of Life” on Mars
So far, the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) Mission has turned up very little evidence that there is, or was, life…
Human Damage to World Oceans Mapped, 40% “Strongly Impacted”
If we needed any more proof that we as a race are damaging the worlds oceans, for the first time,…
US Planning to Shoot Down Dead Spy Satellite
The US Navy is planning to shoot down a dead spy satellite that broke down shortly after it was launched…
Real-Time Solar Storm Warning Now Operational, Protecting Astronauts and Satellites
Highly energetic solar particles are generated by solar flares and can be harmful to astronauts and sensitive satellite circuits. Solar…