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Jonti Horner

Professor (Astrophysics), University of Southern Queensland

I'm an astronomer and astrobiologist based at the University of Southern Queensland, in Toowoomba, Queensland.

I first became interested in astronomy as a five-year-old, as a result of viewing an accidentally recorded episode of the Sky at Night.

I've always been particularly interested in our Solar system, especially the small objects therein - the comets, asteroids and meteors.

In recent years, I've been expanding my research to include astrobiology and the search for, and study of, exoplanets.

Want to get into stargazing? A professional astronomer explains where to start

Dec 29, 2023 12:12 pm UTC| Life

There are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Through the holidays, many people head away from the bright city lights to go camping. They revel in the dark skies, spangled with myriad...

Space Science Series

The Geminids: the year's best meteor shower is upon us. And this one will be a true spectacle

Dec 11, 2023 06:52 am UTC| Science

As an astronomer and meteor enthusiast, Id say its the most wonderful time of the year. Each December sees the return of the Geminid meteor shower the best natural fireworks display of the year - and people the world...

Will Saturn's rings really 'disappear' by 2025? An astronomer explains

Nov 13, 2023 12:31 pm UTC| Science

If you can get your hands on a telescope, there are few sights more spectacular than the magnificent ringed planet Saturn. Currently, Saturn is clearly visible in the evening sky, at its highest just after sunset. Its...

‘Like blood, then turned into darkness’: how medieval manuscripts link lunar eclipses, volcanoes and climate change

Apr 06, 2023 07:14 am UTC| Science

Before humans started heating the planet by burning fossil fuels in the 19th century, Earth had experienced centuries-long widespread cool period known as the Little Ice Age. Scientists believe this cold spell may have...

Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars when we see it next year. Or will it?

Mar 13, 2023 11:41 am UTC| Science

Hot on the heels of the disappointing Green Comet, astronomers have just discovered a new comet with the potential to be next years big story C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS). Although it is still more than 18 months from...

How big is the Moon? Let me compare ...

Jul 18, 2019 23:53 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

Even though we can see the Moon shining brightly in the night sky and sometimes in daylight its hard to put into perspective just how large, and just how distant, our nearest neighbour actually is. So just how big is...

A Goblin could guide us to a mystery planet thought to exist in the Solar system

Oct 20, 2018 15:25 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

Out in the depths of the Solar system, astronomers recently discovered a small, icy object, named 2015 TG387. First observed in October 2015, it has been nicknamed The Goblin by its discoverers. It is currently almost...

Economy

Apple Intelligence Stumbles: BBC Blasts AI Over Luigi Mangione Notification Misstep

Apple Intelligences AI notification summary feature is under fire after producing a misleading headline about Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the UnitedHealth CEOs death. The BBC called out the tech giant, raising serious...

Apple and Google Urged to Remove TikTok as US Ban Looms January 19

U.S. lawmakers are pressing Apple and Google to prepare for TikToks removal from app stores by January 19. The demand follows a court ruling mandating ByteDance divest the app, citing national security concerns and its...

NVIDIA Stock on Track for $170 by March: Mizuho Highlights Record AI Earnings as Key Driver

Mizuhos bullish outlook sees NVIDIA stock hitting $170 by March, thanks to record-breaking AI earnings and robust data center growth. Analysts expect optimistic updates at CES in January and major momentum heading into the...

Tesla Cybertruck’s Mysterious BYD Visit: Reverse-Engineering Buzz Shakes Up EV Battlefield

A Tesla Cybertruck spotted at a BYD facility in China is stirring whispers of possible reverse-engineering. The surprising encounter underscores a fierce EV arms race, as global automakers confront shifting demands,...

Elon Musk Targeted by SEC Again as Neuralink Investigation Resurfaces and Fresh Charges Loom

The SEC is preparing new charges against Elon Musk while reopening its probe into Neuralink. Musks lawyer claims the agencys actions, following a multi-year investigation, amount to six years of harassment. SEC Targets...

Politics

Jill Biden’s ‘Happy Holidays’ Sparks Firestorm: 'Kids Shut It Down With Merry Christmas!' Say Critics

During a recent holiday event, First Lady Jill Biden found herself at the center of a spirited discussion about the appropriateness of inclusive seasonal greetings. The moment unfolded when Biden addressed a crowd of...

Trump Warns Migrant Refusing Nations: 'No Business, Big Tariffs!' Is This the Ultimate Immigration Crackdown?’

In a recent interview with Time magazine, President-elect Donald Trump announced a stringent immigration policy: the United States will cease business relations with countries that refuse to repatriate their citizens who...

Amazon’s Shocking $1 Million Donation to Trump’s Inauguration Sparks Outrage: 'Bezos’ True Agenda Exposed'

Amazon.com Inc., under the leadership of Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos, plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trumps inaugural fund. This decision marks a significant shift in the relationship between Bezos...

Trump Shocks the World: ‘Ukraine Doesn’t Belong in NATO,’ Insiders Reveal Heated Exchange with Zelensky

Donald Trumps stance on Ukraines NATO membership has taken center stage as reports from The Wall Street Journal reveal that the former U.S. president allegedly told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky he opposes...

Virginia’s Glenn Youngkin Declares War on ‘Sanctuary Cities’—Critics Slam ‘Draconian’ Funding Threat

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is expected to introduce a proposal that would ban sanctuary cities in the state, escalating tensions over immigration enforcement policies. The Republican governor plans to withhold...

Science

Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy − but detecting these binary pairs isn’t easy

Every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, much like every egg has a yolk. But sometimes, hens lay eggs with two yolks. In a similar way, astrophysicists like us who study supermassive black holes expect to...

Astronomers have pinpointed the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space

Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022. In new research, we have for the first time tracked one of these pulsating signals back to its...

How is Donald Trump prioritizing funding for cancer research in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a major initiative to prioritize funding for cancer research in 2025, pledging billions in federal support to combat one of the worlds leading causes of death. The plan includes...

How will Donald Trump address renewable energy research funding in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has revealed plans to reshape the U.S. renewable energy landscape in 2025, sparking debates about the administrations commitment to combating climate change. While Trumps previous term focused...

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of...

Technology

Meta Unveils Meta Motivo AI: Redefining Realism for Metaverse Avatars

Meta has revealed Meta Motivo AI, a cutting-edge solution to bring unprecedented realism to Metaverse avatars. This breakthrough reflects Metas bold investments in AI and immersive technology, aiming to transform virtual...

Trump's Crypto Scandal: 'Funds Tied to Terror Groups?' Critics Slam Shocking Links to Hamas and Hezbollah

Former U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his Middle East envoy, billionaire Steve Witkoff, have come under fire following revelations about their cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial Inc., and its links to...

Meta’s $1M Inaugural Donation to Trump Sparks Outrage: ‘Mark Zuckerberg’s Politics Are as Two-Faced as Meta!’

Meta Platforms, the tech giant helmed by Mark Zuckerberg, has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trumps inaugural fund, according to newly released Federal Election Commission filings. The substantial...

Tesla Head Autopilot HW Jumps to Amazon’s Zoox, Shaking up Self-Driving Ambitions

Zheng Gao, who led Teslas Autopilot HW engineering for eight years, has joined Amazons Zoox. His departure comes as Tesla pushes promises of hands-free driving, while Zoox expands robotaxi testing in California, signaling...

Tesla’s Cybertruck China Filing Fuels Buzz Over Long-Awaited Market Launch

Teslas Cybertruck has moved a step closer to potential availability in China after receiving an energy consumption label from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The filing has fueled social media...