Telescopes and space missions Research update Tiny black hole lurks in neighbouring galaxy Nearby galaxy M33 bucks the trend in giant black holes Read article: Tiny black hole lurks in neighbouring galaxy
Telescopes and space missions Research update Exotic quasars may be commonplace Astrophysical objects called blazars may be quasars viewed from a different angle
Quantum mechanics Research update Early universe comes into focus New tests of cosmic microwaves support the Big Bang theory Read article: Early universe comes into focus
Gravity Research update Slingshot test for general relativity The gravitational pull on a spacecraft could be the best test yet of relativity
Cosmology Research update Deepest ever picture of the universe reveals new quasar Astronomers probing cosmic X-rays stumble upon a new astrophysical entity Read article: Deepest ever picture of the universe reveals new quasar
Cosmology Research update Cosmological model gets a boost New measurements of cosmic microwaves reinforce the standard model
Cosmology Opinion and reviews A reference point to the cosmos It is a tribute to the dynamism of astrophysics today, and to the achievements of the past century, that Paul Murdin and his distinguished editorial board, together with over 500 contributors, many of... Read article: A reference point to the cosmos
Stars and solar physics Research update Uranium reveals the age of the universe Uranium in a primitive star shows that the universe is at least 12.5 billion years old Read article: Uranium reveals the age of the universe
Nuclear physics Research update 11 key questions about the universe US experts identify the hottest topics in particle physics and astronomy Read article: 11 key questions about the universe
Cosmology Research update The Milky Way’s last meal Wandering stars could be remains of a small galaxy absorbed long ago Read article: The Milky Way’s last meal