Particles and interactions Research update Cooperation to answer cosmic questions Six major experiments are proposed to tackle fundamental questions about the universe
Particles and interactions Research update New experiment to probe neutrino mass Observations of a rare kind of beta decay could shed light on dark matter
Optical physics Research update Artificial black holes on the horizon DIY black holes could emit ‘Hawking radiation’
Quantum mechanics Research update Neutrons reveal quantum effects of gravity The step-like motion of falling neutrons could shed fresh light on the nature of gravity
Read article: Nuclei prompt stellar rethink Astroparticle physics Research update Nuclei prompt stellar rethink During the last century great strides were made in understanding the structure of the universe and the overall processes that drive its evolution. The utter vastness of the cosmos became apparent foll...
Read article: Martin Rees wins cosmology prize Stars and solar physics Research update Martin Rees wins cosmology prize The Peter Gruber Foundation rewards the diverse achievements of the UK Astronomer Royal
Astroparticle physics Research update Astronomy meets angels in a divine comedy An astronomer who studies solar neutrinos shares a flat with two angels in this radio play
Read article: Solar neutrino puzzle is solved Astroparticle physics Feature Solar neutrino puzzle is solved New evidence that solar neutrinos can change "flavour" confirms that our understanding of the Sun is correct and that neutrinos have mass
Read article: Solar neutrinos change their tune Astroparticle physics Research update Solar neutrinos change their tune Early evidence that neutrinos can 'oscillate' could explain the shortfall in solar neutrinos
Detectors and sensors Research update New X-ray probe lights up the cosmos A super-sensitive X-ray detector will give astronomers a new window into deep space
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