Space-based solar panels could help the net-zero transition
It may sound futuristic, but international researchers say space-based solar panels could allow us to harvest energy from the sun almost every moment of the day.
Trekzone 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.
An exploding star reveals what old stars look like before they go supernova
An exploding star has given researchers a rare chance to find out what the inside of old stars looks like, according to an international study.
The future of space travel may rely on getting electricity from salty ice
Salty ice can generate an electric charge 1,000 times greater than regular ice when strained, according to research published in Nature Materials.
NASA To Return ISS Crew Early Due To Medical Issue
NASA is bringing Crew 11 home from the International Space Station after an undisclosed medical issue. ISS Commander Mike Fincke said the entire crew are "stable, safe and well cared" for with the decision to return home a month early "the right call, even if it's a bit bittersweet"
Could ancient Martian mudstones bring us closer to finding life on Mars?
Martian mudstones from the Jezero crater contain features that improve our understanding of chemical processes on Mars, according to new findings from NASA's Perseverance rover, published in Nature.
New research reveals how the cosmic landscape impacts the galaxy lifecycle
The Deep Extragalactic Visible Legacy Survey, DEVILS, has released its initial data and a series of recent publications explaining how a galaxy's location in the Universe can significantly influence its evolution.
A greener future for Earth through space exploration research
Next year humans are set to return to the Moon for the first time in 55 years with the Artemis III mission, and while the astronauts may spend less than 10 days on the lunar surface, scientists around the world are already preparing the next steps: how to live, grow food, and thrive beyond Earth.
Mars-quakes provide insight into the secrets of the planet’s inner core
Evidence for a solid inner core in Mars, detected by NASA's InSight mission, is presented in a study published in Nature. It furthers our understanding of the properties and evolution of both Mars and similar planetary bodies.
Dwarf galaxies linked by massive intergalactic gas bridge
Researchers from The University of Western Australia node at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research have uncovered an immense structure, which spans an astonishing 185,000 light-years between galaxies NGC 4532 and DDO 137, located 53 million light-years from Earth.
Asteroid Ryugu’s parent may have contained more water than we thought
Fluids may have flowed within the parent body of the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu more than one billion years after it formed, according to research published in Nature.
Rocket test proves bacteria survive space launch and re-entry unharmed
A world-first study has proven microbes essential for human health can survive the extreme forces of space launch.
Ancient Universe “warmed up” before it “lit up”
Astronomers hunting for evidence of the light from the first stars and galaxies have found that the Universe was warm, rather than cold, before it "lit up".
New technology takes kilos off early universe’s supermassive black holes
One of the most powerful black holes in the universe is belching out gas at speeds of up to 10,000 kilometres per second, making its estimated mass more than 10 times lower than first thought.
Scientists sidestep Heisenberg uncertainty principle in precision sensing experiment
Physicists in Australia and Britain have reshaped quantum uncertainty to sidestep the restriction imposed by the famous Heisenberg uncertainty principle – a result that could underpin future ultra-precise sensor technology used in navigation, medicine and astronomy.
Wet-and-wild water worlds may form under pressure
Some exoplanets may produce water during their formation via reactions between rocks and hydrogen, according to new research in Nature. The findings offer insight into why some exoplanets have water on their surface.
Twin black hole mergers reveal secrets of cosmic evolution
An international team of scientists from the LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA collaborations, including researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery, has detected two remarkable black hole collisions that are offering new insights into both the evolution of the cosmos and the nature of dark matter.
Aussie nanosatellite completes first phase of mission
Australia's SpIRIT nanosatellite has successfully completed the initial phase of its mission, marking a milestone achievement for Australia's place and reputation in the global space industry.
ESA launches a new deep space antenna in WA
The European Space Agency has expanded its capability to communicate with scientific, exploration and space safety missions across our Solar System with the inauguration of a new 35-m diameter deep space antenna – the fourth for Estrack, ESA's deep space tracking network.
Australian technology captures first light at Chilean observatory
An astronomical instrument featuring Australian-built technology has achieved first light – the crucial moment when a telescope captures its first images – at the European Southern Observatory's Paranal Observatory in Chile.
Traffic vibrations help scientists dig deep into Lake George’s seismic past
Scientists from The Australian National University have analysed signals generated by the vibrations of traffic along the Federal Highway to learn more about the seismic nature of Lake George, situated north-east of Canberra.
Listening to lightning on Mars
Evidence of lightning on Mars, detected in sounds and electrical signals captured by NASA's Perseverance rover, is presented in a paper published in Nature.
ATSpace Launch A01 From Koonibba
At the end of last month, Brisbane based rocket manufacturer, AtSpace, entered the rocketry record books by successfully launching their Australian-made A01 rocket higher than any other Australian commercial rocket has gone before.
Students Help Bring James Webb Into Focus
A pair of Sydney PhD students helped sharpen the view of humanity’s most powerful space observatory – without leaving Earth. The remarkable technical breakthrough saw the development of a software...
A Martian tale of ice and fire
Explosive volcanic eruptions on Mars may have transported water to equatorial regions where it froze into thick ice, according to computer simulations of the red planet's ancient history by US and Italian researchers.
Australia on board global analogue space mission
A two-week simulated space mission – the only one of its kind in Australia to join concurrent missions around the world – put a crew through their paces while performing space experiments at the University of Adelaide.
Discovery of binary stars the first step in creating “movie of the universe”
A discovery of binary stars could be the first step in building a more complete picture of how our galaxy formed, according to astronomers from The Australian National University. The discovery is part of an ambitious 10-year program to scan the entire southern sky every few nights.
Who should we send to Mars? Diverse personalities may be key
US scientists have used computer simulations to figure out the best personalities to send on long space missions, like a three year trip to Mars.
How two Sydney students fixed the focus on the James Webb Space Telescope
A pair of Sydney PhD students helped sharpen the view of humanity's most powerful space observatory – without leaving Earth.
Do We Have Enough Critical Minerals To Transition To A Low-Carbon World?
The world is likely to come up against several shortages of critical minerals while transitioning to low-carbon sources of energy, according to international researchers.
New Underwater Evidence May Support 12,800 Year Old Meteorite Impact
Australian and international scientists have found new evidence that may support a controversial idea that a comet exploded over the Earth around 12,800 years ago.
A Robotic Folding Sheet Could Crawl Its Way Into Exploration and Healthcare
A flexible robotic sheet that can grasp objects and move across surfaces could improve autonomous systems in fields such as exploration, haptic displays and smart healthcare, according to international researchers.
Dancing Dwarf Galaxies Predict Our Milky Way’s Future
A cosmic dance could be the future of the Milky Way as it tracks a course to collide with neighbouring galaxies, a University of Queensland survey has found.