The Near Collapse Of Earth’s Magnetic Field May Have Led To Complex Life
An unusual reduction in the strength of the Earth's magnetic field between 591 and 565 million years ago
The Journal
The Journal
Since 2003 Trekzone has been home to many iterations, including purely a Star Trek reference site, then our Star Trek fan film series in the 2010’s. But now, in the 2020’s the newly named Journal will present the latest science and space news.
Galaxies Get More Chaotic As They Age
An international team led by Australian research centre ASTRO 3D reports that age is the driving force in changing how stars move within galaxies.
Black Holes Shutting Down Star Formation in Massive Galaxies
New research published in Nature showcases new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope
Fleet Space Launches Centauri-6 Satellite on Bandwagon-1 Mission Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9
The Centauri-6 satellite adds to Fleet Space's satellite constellation
Black Hole Traffic Jams Discovered In Galactic Centres
An international study, led by researchers from Monash University, has revealed crucial insights into black hole dynamics within massive discs at the centres of galaxies.
Gamma Ray Burst Detected From A Magnetar
A gamma-ray burst from a magentar has been detected by international researchers
Gas Outflow Provides A Rare Insight
Astronomers have produced the first high-resolution map of a massive explosion in a nearby galaxy
CME Causes Biggest Geomagnetic Storm In Two Decades
A severe burst of coronal mass ejections and solar flares made contact with Earth's atmosphere over the weekend
HyImpulse Launches From Koonibba
Southern Launch have successfully hosted an incredible launch attempt from German rocket company HyImpulse.
Unlocking Supernova Stardust Secrets
Curtin University-led research has discovered a rare dust particle trapped in an ancient extra-terrestrial meteorite that was formed by a star other than our sun
Telescope Pair Turn Speed Camera In World-First Measurement
the super-fast speeds of a neutron star's powerful jets have been recorded by CSIRO's Australia Telescope Compact Array and the European Space Agency's Integral observatory
Twin Stars Reveal Planet Eating Habits
At least one in a dozen stars show evidence of planetary ingestion according to a paper published in Nature.
JWST Reveals A Massive Ancient Galaxy That Challenges Our Models of the Young Universe
An international research team have made incredibly detailed observations of the earliest merger of galaxies ever witnessed.
First Instruments Selected By NASA For Artemis
NASA has chosen the first science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the Moon during Artemis III.
Kanyini Completes Critical Testing
South Australian satellite, Kanyini, has achieved another key milestone with the successful completion of its Environmental Stress Screening ahead of the satellite's mid-2024 launch.
49 New Galaxies Found in Under 3 Hours
49 new galaxies have been found in under 3 hours by an international team of astronomers using the MeerKAT radio telescope.
Russia and China’s Lunar Nuclear Reactor
Roscosmos and the China National Space Administration have announced their intentions to build an automated nuclear reactor to power a joint lunar outpost by 2035.
Betelgeuse’s Rapid Spin Could Be An Illusion
Recent observations of Betelgeuse have caused a bit of a stir and it all centers around it's spin cycle...
Deep Sea Circulation Driven By Mars
Giant whirlpools in warming oceans could run counter to ocean stagnation that some have predicted could impact the Gulf Stream.
Europa May Not Be As Habitable As Previously Thought
Jupiter's moon Europa, long thought to be a destination for humans in the outer solar system, might not actually be as habitable as first thought.
Next Generation Solar Panels Fly To Space
Australian-made flexible solar cells will orbit the Earth in a test to evaluate them as a reliable energy source for future space endeavours.
SKA-Low’s First Antenna Installed
One of Earth's biggest science facilities, destined to provide an unparalleled view of the Universe, is a step closer to reality.
Gilmour Space Awarded Orbital Launch License
The Australian Space Agency has awarded Gilmour Space an orbital launch license - the first in the country.
Trappist-1’s Solar Wind Stripping Atmosphere
Scientists studying the Trappist-1 system have made a discovery that likely dashes the hopes of either colonisation or finding life on the exoplanets.
Varda Space Industries Lands Back in Utah
Varda Space Industries' W-1 mission capsule landed in the northern Utah desert on February 21, bringing with it crystals of an antiviral drug that were grown in orbit.
Dimorphos Likely Reshaped By The DART Mission
The asteroid moon Dimorphos may have been reshaped after NASA smashed the DART spacecraft into it back in 2022, according to international scientists.
Enhancing Earth Observation With AI
A new method to assess different satellite designs using a powerful artificial intelligence technique to more cheaply monitor our planet from space has been released.
RADICALS Launches On Swedish Sounding Rocket
A new type of electromagnetic shield designed and manufactured at RMIT has been launched into space this week by the Swedish Space Corporation from their Esrange Space Center in the north of the country.
Odysseus Mission To End Early After Awkward Landing On Moon
The first clear images of the Odysseus lander on the lunar surface have been released, a week on from it's semi-successful soft landing.
HyImpulse SR75 En Route To Koonibba For Late April – Early May Launch
Leading German rocket manufacturer HyImpulse has packed up their SR75 rocket ready for its maiden launch in South Australia in late April or early May this year.
Hyimpulse On The Way To Koonibba As Intuitive Machines Updates Us From The Moon
It’s Thursday the 29th of February 2024, these are the science and space headlines you need to know now… HyImpulse En Route To Koonibba for historic launch, the moon landing...
The Universe’s Hungry Hungry Black Hole – As Aussie Launches Inch Closer
It’s Wednesday the 21st of February 2024, these are the science and space headlines you need to know now… Catching you up on the past month we’ve been busy… We...