Michael Hanlon
British science writer (1964–2016)
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Michael Hanlon (20 December 1964 – 9 February 2016) was a British science writer and newspaper science editor.
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| Born | 20 December 1964 Bristol, England |
| Died | 9 February 2016 (aged 51) |
| Occupation | Science Writer/Journalist |
| Known for | Science articles in newspapers and magazines, and writing books |
Early life
Career
Hanlon was the Science page editor at the Daily Telegraph[2] having previously been Science Editor at the Daily Mail,[3] and author of articles for the Daily Express, the Independent and Irish News. He also contributed on a regular basis to several magazines, including the Spectator. He was often seen on television, or heard on the radio, as an expert in explaining science to the general public.[4] The Guardian called Hanlon a "top science writer".[5]
Hanlon turned heads, including that of Ed West, when he abandoned his skepticism about global warming.[6] According to the Daily Telegraph, this followed a visit to the Greenland ice cap when he saw the extent of the melt for himself.[2]
Books
- The Worlds of Galileo: A Jovian Odyssey (2001), co-authored with Arthur C. Clarke.[7]
- The Real Mars (2004)
- The Science of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2006)
- 10 Questions Science Can't Answer (Yet!): A Guide to Science's Greatest Mysteries (2007)
- Eternity: Our Next Billion Years (Macmillan Science) (2008)[3][8]
Personal life
Hanlon was married to Elena Seymenliyska, also a journalist, who works for Aeon (digital magazine).
Hanlon died of a heart attack on 9 February 2016. He leaves behind a son, Zachary.[2]