Science•
Scientists Detect Methane Gas on Dwarf Planet Makemake
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have detected methane gas on the dwarf planet Makemake, suggesting it has a temporary atmosphere.
Julian Vance
Julian Vance is a science correspondent for Archeonis, specializing in Earth sciences, astrophysics, and space weather. He reports on planetary science, climate dynamics, and the impact of solar activity on technology and the environment.
37 Articles
715 Total Views
Joined September 2025
Languages
English
Areas of Expertise
Earth ScienceAstrophysicsSpace WeatherPlanetary Science
Latest Articles by Julian Vance
Science•
Cosmic Dust May Be Spongy, Not Solid, Study Suggests
A new scientific review suggests cosmic dust is more like a fluffy sponge than a solid rock, a finding that could reshape our understanding of star and planet formation.
Science•
Greenland Platinum Spike Linked to Volcano Not Meteorite
New research suggests a mysterious platinum layer in Greenland's ice, dated to 12,800 years ago, was caused by an Icelandic volcano, not a meteorite impact.
Space•
Massive Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Approaches Mars
A massive interstellar object named 3I/ATLAS is heading toward Mars, with scientists estimating a mass of 33 billion tons and a nucleus over 3.1 miles wide.
Science•
Moon is Moving Away from Earth Annually
The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches per year. This phenomenon is caused by the gravitational pull of Earth's ocean tides.
Science•
New Black Hole Merger Signal Confirms Einstein and Hawking Theories
A new gravitational wave signal from a black hole merger offers the clearest confirmation yet of theories by Einstein and Hawking, detailing black hole properties.
Science•
North Sea Silverpit Crater Confirmed as Asteroid Impact Site
After two decades of debate, scientists have confirmed the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact 43 to 46 million years ago.
Science•
NASA Launches Three New Missions to Study Solar Wind
NASA and NOAA have launched three new spacecraft on a mission to a gravitationally stable point one million miles from Earth to study solar wind and improve space weather forecasting.
Space Defense•
Scientists Propose Nuclear Option for Asteroid Threatening Moon
A scientific team has proposed using nuclear explosives to neutralize asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 4% chance of impacting the Moon in 2032.
Science•
NASA and NOAA Launch Three Satellites to Monitor Solar Storms
NASA and NOAA have successfully launched a trio of satellites on a SpaceX rocket to study solar storms and improve space weather forecasting for Earth and future moon missions.
Science•
SpaceX Launches Three Probes to Study Space Weather
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has launched three scientific probes to study solar activity and improve space weather forecasting from the Lagrange 1 point.
Science•
SpaceX Launches Mission to Improve Space Weather Forecasting
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has successfully launched three advanced satellites for NASA and NOAA, a mission aimed at improving space weather forecasting.
Science•
SpaceX Launches Three Probes for Solar Research
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has successfully launched three scientific probes for NASA and NOAA to study space weather and the boundaries of the solar system.
Science•
NOAA Launches New Satellite to Improve Space Weather Forecasts
NOAA has launched the SWFO-L1 satellite, a new observatory designed to provide early warnings of solar storms that could impact Earth's critical infrastructure.
Science•
SpaceX Launches Mission to Study Sun and Space Weather
SpaceX has launched three scientific spacecraft for NASA and NOAA to study the sun's heliosphere, track solar storms, and improve space weather forecasting.
Space Tech•
NASA and SpaceX to Launch Three Satellites for Space Weather Research
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch three specialized satellites for NOAA to enhance space weather monitoring. The mission, launching Wednesday, will improve forecasting of solar storms.
Science•
NASA Delays Launch of Triple Satellite Space Weather Mission
NASA and SpaceX have rescheduled the launch of a crucial three-satellite space weather mission to Wednesday. The mission aims to study solar wind and its impact on Earth.
Space Tech•
NOAA Satellite Captures Unique View of Solar Eclipse from Space
NOAA's GOES-19 weather satellite captured a unique view of the September 2025 partial solar eclipse from its orbit 22,236 miles above Earth.
Space Tech•
NASA and NOAA Launch Mission to Track Solar Storms
NASA and NOAA are set to launch a mission with three satellites on Wednesday to enhance space weather forecasting and protect Earth's infrastructure and astronauts.
Science•
JWST Reveals Unexpected Structures in Saturn's Atmosphere
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered unexpected bead-like and star-shaped structures in Saturn's upper atmosphere, challenging scientific models.