Michael Hanlon | |
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Born | Bristol, England | 20 December 1964
Died | 9 February 2016 | (aged 51)
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Science Writer/Journalist |
Known for | Science articles in newspapers and magazines, and writing books |
Michael Hanlon (20 December 1964 – 9 February 2016) was a British science writer and newspaper science editor.
Hanlon was born in Bristol and grew up on the Dorset coast. He studied Earth Sciences at university.[1]
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]
Hanlon was married to Elena Seymenliyska, also a journalist, who works for Aeon (digital magazine). Latterly, his girlfriend was Alison.
Hanlon died of a heart attack on 9 February 2016. He leaves behind a son, Zachary.[2]