JWST Spots Newly Forming And Cloudy Exoplanets
The James Webb Space Telescope has eye spied two small exoplanets orbiting a young Sun-like star, a mere 310 light years away, say international researchers.
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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.
A Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy Collision May Not Be Happening After All
The chance that our Milky Way Galaxy will collide with the Andromeda Galaxy may not be as certain as previously thought, according to Aussie researchers, who say that a new simulation has found a 50% chance that there will be no collision between the two galaxies in the next 10 billion years.
Astronomers Gain Unprecedented Insight Into The Formation Of A Planet 850 Lightyears Away
On a quest to understand how planets are formed – and ultimately how Earth fits into the cosmic picture – astronomers have uncovered the chemical composition of an exoplanet 850 lightyears away with unprecedented precision.
Pairs of Stars Orbiting Each Other Exhibit Unexpected Magnetic Activity
Stars in close binary systems can exhibit unexpectedly high levels of magnetic activity, according to Australian and international researchers. This activity, responsible for flares and sunspots, is usually powered by the star's rotation, with magnetic activity higher in faster spinning stars, but only up to a known limit.
Cosmic Mystery Deepens As Astronomers Find Object Flashing In Both Radio Waves And X-rays
Astronomers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research have made a discovery of a new cosmic phenomenon: ASKAP J1832-0911. This object emits pulses of radio waves and X-rays for two minutes every 44 minutes, marking the first detection of long-period transients in X-rays. This finding promises to shed light on similar mysterious signals observed in the Universe.
Flashing In Both Radio Waves and X-Rays – What Could This Object Be?
Astronomers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research have made a discovery of a new cosmic phenomenon: ASKAP J1832-0911. This object emits pulses of radio waves and X-rays for...
For Galaxies Forming Stars It’s Not About How Much Gas There Is…
Astronomers have found that it is not how much gas a galaxy has, but where that gas is located, that determines whether new stars form.
AI Beats Existing Methods of Weather Forecasting
A Microsoft artificial intelligence called Aurora can outperform existing Earth system forecasts, according to international scientists.
Quantum Simulation Of Chemical Dynamics Achieved For The First Time
Creating new drugs or medical treatments are some of the great promises of quantum computing. Scientists at the University of Sydney have, for the first time, used a quantum computer to simulate the chemical dynamics of real compounds, a vital step towards modelling more complex molecules and designing bespoke chemicals that could lead to improved sunscreen or skin cancer treatments.
Solving The Two-Body Problem WIth High Precision
International researchers have predicted gravitational waves produced by two black holes with what an associated editorial has called "landmark precision".
The Night Skies In Western Australia Are Darker Than Ever
For thousands of years, Australians have been looking up at our stars, observing and interpreting star positions for their daily life. Today, Australia has one of the world’s highest rates...
Western Australia Makes History Protecting Our Night Skies
For thousands of years, Australians have been looking up at our stars, observing and interpreting star positions for their daily life. Today, Australia has one of the world's highest rates of light pollution per person.
There Might Be A “Hot Side” To The Moon
The Moon's nearside, the side facing Earth, is dark-coloured and dominated by ancient lava flows, whereas the farside is more rugged - and NASA researchers now suggest it's due to a wonky lunar interior.
Glass Beads Offer A Window Into The Moon’s Hidden Depths
An international study featuring scientists from Curtin University's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Space Science and Technology Centre offers new insights into the Moon's history and provide a better understanding of what lies beneath its cratered surface.
Voting In The Most Popular Category for The 2025 Trekzone Fan Film Awards
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions May Threaten Our Satellites
Increasing greenhouse gases in our atmosphere may reduce the total number of satellites that can safely orbit the planet, say UK researchers who used computer simulations of the atmosphere to work out the number of satellites that could be maintained sustainably in Earth's orbit by the year 2100 under different emissions scenarios.
Advanced Materials Research In Microgravity Earns NASA Recognition
A pioneering study has delivered transformative insights into the behaviour of colloidal particles under microgravity.
The Square Kilometre Array Celebrates It’s First Images
After years of planning, development and construction on two continents – the Australian piece of the Square Kilometre Array puzzle has taken flight with spectacular images of the early universe...
International Telescope In Australia Captures First Glimpse Of The Universe
The first image from the international Square Kilometre Array Observatory's telescope in Australia, SKA-Low, has been released marking a significant milestone in its quest to reveal an unparalleled view of our Universe.
Truly Autonomous AI Is On The Horizon
Researchers have developed a new AI algorithm, called Torque Clustering, that significantly improves how AI systems independently learn and uncover patterns in data, without human guidance.
MEMBERS FIRST: First Images From SKA-Low and Combating Light Pollution To Showcase The Night Sky
Members have first play access to two great Talkin' Science Deep Dives focusing on Western Australian astronomy achievements.
New Technique To Detect Dark Matter Using Atomic Clocks And Lasers
A team of international researchers has developed an innovative approach to uncover the secrets of dark matter in the cosmos. University of Queensland PhD student Ashlee Caddell co-led a study in collaboration with Germany's metrology institute that searched for dark matter using atomic clocks and cavity-stabilized lasers.
There Could Be Less Water On The Far Side Of The Moon
The mantle of the far side of the Moon is likely drier than the near side, according to international researchers who say this could help us understand how the Earth's companion formed.
Australian Innovation ‘Sifts’ Space For Mysteries
The first trial of an Australian-developed technology has detected mysterious objects by sifting through signals from space like sand on a beach.
A Mix of Life’s Ingredients Found in Asteroid Bennu Sample
Rock and dust samples brought back from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu contain organic matter, including amino acids and all five DNA and RNA bases, as well as salts that formed early in the history of Bennu's parent body, according to a pair of studies by international and Australian researchers.
Grand Canyons of the Moon Created By A Peppering Of Impacts
The Schrödinger impact basin is an area of the moon that contains two gigantic canyons - that are definitely there whether you look at it or not - and international researchers say they might have found out how these huge valleys were formed.
We Could One Day Make Glass On The Moon That Can Provide Solar Power
Dust on the moon could one day be used to build solar panels, according to researchers who say this could allow astronauts to access power on the moon without carting heavy equipment from Earth.
Melodies Of Musical ‘Starquakes’ Shed New Light On How Our Galaxy Formed
They say music is the universal language of humankind, but some stars in our galaxy exhibit their own rhythm, offering fresh clues into how they and our galaxy evolved over time.
Miso Made On The International Space Station Has A Nuttier Roasted Flavour
Miso made in space has a nuttier, more roasted flavour than miso made on solid ground, according to international researchers, who sent a small container of fermenting soybeans and salt, the ingredients for the traditional Japanese condiment, to the International Space Station.
Aussie Cosmologist Helps Shine Light On Dark Energy
A QUT cosmologist is part of the international research team that's published an analysis that shines new light on dark energy and suggests the standard model of how the universe works may need an update.
Gilmour Delays Again As A Surprisingly Large Dis Galaxy Is Discovered
We're back for the mid-2025 season of Talkin' Science, lets get the headlines across the past week...
How Heavy Are Neutron Stars At Birth? We Now Know The Answer
An international team of astrophysicists from China and Australia, led by former Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Gravitational-wave Discovery researcher Professor Xingjiang Zhu who is now a Professor at Beijing Normal University has, for the first time, determined how massive neutron stars are when they are born.