Australia Science Trends, Explained Clearly

Sep 7, 2026/3 days ago/2.7 min read

A small asteroid named CERNQ52 burned up over the Indian Ocean between WA and Bali, marking just the 13th time in history a space rock was detected before impact.

Aug 13, 2026/4 weeks ago/3.4 min read

Astronomers have discovered a new cosmic object dubbed a black hole star, combining black hole energy output with stellar characteristics in the early universe.

Jul 16, 2026/1 month ago/3.9 min read

An international team of scientists reports that the Hillsborough meteorite contains pristine evidence of ancient salt-water brines, highlighting how key organic ingredients for life are delivered to Earth.

Jul 16, 2026/1 month ago/4.1 min read

A rare meteorite recovered from a New Jersey home contains preserved asteroid brines, amino acids and organic compounds comparable with Australia's Murchison meteorite.

Jul 12, 2026/2 months ago/4.7 min read

US regulators have cleared radio operations for a giant orbital mirror test, prompting concerns about astronomy, safety and who regulates artificial light in space.

Jun 29, 2026/2 months ago/4.2 min read

The June 2026 Strawberry Moon rises on 29 June, giving Australian skywatchers a high Southern Hemisphere view and a clear reason to look up.

May 8, 2026/4 months ago/5.4 min read

The Pentagon has begun releasing classified UFO files, revealing unresolved military sightings and reigniting debate about aerial phenomena, security and transparency.

Apr 18, 2026/4 months ago/4.8 min read

A rare interstellar comet stunned scientists by releasing massive water and methane near the Sun, offering new clues about space threats and planetary science.

Apr 7, 2026/5 months ago/3.9 min read

NASA's Artemis II crew is making history by using iPhone 17 Pro Max handsets to document their journey to the Moon, sending back stunning high-res images of Earth.

Apr 2, 2026/5 months ago/3.7 min read

Australia is set for a celestial treat tonight as the April Pink Moon reaches its peak. Here is everything you need to know about when to look up and why it is not actually pink.

Apr 1, 2026/5 months ago/3.9 min read

NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center, carrying a four-person crew on a historic 10-day journey around the Moon, supported by critical Australian tracking infrastructure.

Feb 25, 2026/6 months ago/2.9 min read

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red on March 3, 2026, with Australia positioned as a primary viewing location for the rare 'Blood Moon' event.