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.
20 published articles
A vast region of low gravity beneath Antarctica is giving scientists an unprecedented look back at 70 million years of Earth's deep interior history.
The U.S. Space Force's funding nears $42 billion for the current fiscal year, driven by a reconciliation package. Total defense space spending is $57.7 billion, supporting initiatives like Golden Dome
The James Webb Space Telescope has created the first-ever 3D map of the auroras on Uranus, providing new insights into the ice giant's strange atmosphere.
A failed SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket re-entry over Europe has been directly linked to a tenfold increase in lithium pollution in Earth's upper atmosphere.
NASA is conducting a second critical fueling test for its Artemis 2 moon rocket after a hydrogen leak halted the first attempt, a key step before astronauts fly.
Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) is set to make its closest approach to Earth on February 17, passing at a safe distance of 94 million miles.
The U.S. Space Force projects Cape Canaveral could see 500 rocket launches annually by 2036, a fivefold increase prompting a major infrastructure overhaul.
A new theory from Kyoto University suggests a potential link between solar storms and earthquakes, where ionospheric changes could exert pressure on fragile fault lines.
Vandenberg Space Force Base supported its eighth launch of 2026, with a Falcon 9 rocket successfully deploying the Starlink 17-33 mission on February 7.
An intensely active sunspot, AR 4366, has released another powerful X1.5 solar flare, its fifth major eruption in under a week. Forecasters are monitoring a potential Earth impact from a previous even
NASA is proceeding with its crewed Artemis II moon mission despite a known flaw in the Orion spacecraft's heat shield, sparking a debate among experts.
A G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for January 20, 2026, after a major solar eruption sent a coronal mass ejection directly toward Earth.
A landmark CERN experiment has confirmed that antimatter falls downward due to gravity, upholding a key principle of Einstein's theory of general relativity.
European satellites have captured detailed images of devastating bushfires in Victoria, Australia, revealing the full extent of the damage from orbit.
As tens of thousands of new satellites are launched, experts warn that many are 'sitting ducks' unable to avoid collisions, driving a critical need for AI-powered space traffic control.
ISRO is set to launch its PSLV-C62 mission, deploying 15 satellites including a key defense surveillance craft and a record seven from a private firm.
Chinese firms have filed applications to launch over 200,000 internet satellites, a move that dramatically escalates the global race for low-Earth orbit.
A new philanthropic initiative backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt will build four advanced telescopes, including the first privately funded space observatory.
Astronomers have discovered over 400 cosmic 'tree rings' around a young star, providing the first direct evidence of how stars grow through violent outbursts.
A JetBlue flight's sudden altitude drop injured 15 passengers, with experts now questioning the official cause and pointing to cosmic rays from deep space.
