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
For the first time, scientists have observed the true shape of a supernova's initial blast, revealing it is elongated and not a perfect sphere as long believed.
A volcano in Ethiopia, dormant for over 12,000 years, has erupted, launching a massive ash cloud 45,000 feet into the air that has spread across Asia.
An intense X4-class solar flare, the second strongest of 2025, has erupted from the sun, causing significant radio blackouts over central and eastern Africa.
Ancient 3.7-billion-year-old rocks from Western Australia reveal a chemical signature matching Apollo moon samples, supporting the theory of the moon's violent formation.
Earth is bracing for a significant geomagnetic storm after a surprise solar event created stunning auroras. A larger eruption is en route, with potential for tech disruptions.
Researchers have discovered a potential pathway for the formation of 'buckyballs' in space, suggesting that common molecules transform when exposed to cosmic radiation.
The U.S. Air Force has awarded an $8.2 million contract extension to Intuitive Machines to develop and build compact nuclear power systems for space missions.
A satellite has captured a stunning image of a 'ghostly face' in the Australian outback, formed after heavy rains filled the normally dry Lake Carnegie.
Intuitive Machines has secured an $8.2 million contract extension from the U.S. Air Force to advance its development of nuclear power systems for space.
Scientists have developed a lightweight laser drill that vaporizes ice, offering a new method for exploring the hidden oceans of moons like Jupiter's Europa.
A rare interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, is baffling scientists after they detected nickel vapor in its atmosphere at a distance where metals should be frozen.
The European Space Agency is advancing its Space Safety Programme to protect Earth from asteroids, solar storms, and the growing problem of orbital debris.
Jamaica is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds that could become the strongest in the nation's history.
An investigation is underway after a large, burning piece of space debris was discovered by mine workers in the remote Australian outback on October 18.
A deep dive into humanity's ongoing search for extraterrestrial life, from historical speculation to the discovery of thousands of exoplanets and key scientific missions.
Stargazers can witness a rare lunar phenomenon tonight, October 28, as sunlight creates the illusion of an 'X' and 'V' on the moon's surface.
An astronaut photograph from the International Space Station reveals a massive volcanic caldera in the Sahara Desert that looks remarkably like a giant skull.
Australian firm HEO Robotics, known for its in-orbit satellite photography, is expanding its services to geostationary orbit and plans for deep space imaging.
Scientists face a two-week window to redirect two space probes for a historic fly-through of the particle tail of the mysterious object 3I/ATLAS.
New research shows Jupiter's formation was crucial for Earth's existence, creating barriers that stopped planetary building blocks from falling into the sun.
