Articles by Ian O'Neill, Discovery News

Mysterious 'Spokes' in Saturn's Rings Are Still There

There are many mysteries about the enigmatic ringed gas giant, but the curious mechanism behind Saturn’s ‘spokes’ is one of the more intriguing puzzles.

Stephen Hawking: There Are No Black Holes

By Ian O'Neill Published 25 January 14
Russian Meteor: How Many Tiny Asteroids Buzz Earth?

By Ian O'Neill Published 18 October 13
Is Mars Infested With Pareidolia Rats?

Is it a rat? Or is it a rock? (It's a rock.)

By Ian O'Neill Published 31 May 13

13 Ways to Hunt Intelligent Aliens

We have yet to detect a signal from an alien civilization -- so scientists are thinking up novel (and often extreme) ways we may make first contact.

By Ian O'Neill Published 11 March 13
Secrets of Martian Snowflakes Revealed

Everyone seems to ponder the lyrics of Train's song "Drops of Jupiter," so perhaps it's about time a songwriter includes the "Snowflakes of Mars" in their next ballad.

By Ian O'Neill Published 19 June 12
Cameron's 'Titanic' Correction May Impress Astronomers

A snarky email from astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson spurred the change.

By Ian O'Neill Published 3 April 12

2012 Mayan Doomsday Inspires Chevy Super Bowl Ad

What better way to grab football fans' attention.

By Ian O'Neill Published 4 February 12

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