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Zane Carney—dubbed “The Future of Electric Guitar” by The Huffington Post—is a singer-songwriter and GRAMMY®-nominated guitarist best known for his work with John Mayer, Avril Lavigne, Broadway’s Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, and the Los Angeles–based rock band CARNEY.

We thought we understood how planets formed until we began discovering worlds around other stars. Some planets orbit dead suns, others circle two stars, and some drift through space without a star at all. Dr. Elizabeth Tasker takes us on a journey through some of the strangest worlds ever found, exploring how they might have formed and whether any could harbor life.

Chris Green, an Irish diplomat from the Embassy of Ireland, will share insights into the beauty and heritage of his home country. He will introduce Ireland’s rich history and unique national sports, and offer a glimpse into the life and responsibilities of a diplomat. Chris will also discuss the challenges and experiences that come with representing one’s nation while working abroad.

Stars are among the most fascinating celestial bodies in the universe. Our own star, the Sun, is essential to life on Earth. But what is it made of, and how did it come to exist? Like living creatures, stars have life cycles — and when they die, the effects can be dramatic for the surrounding solar system.