Planetary science Research update Interstellar object ‘Oumuamua is an asteroid, not a comet argues astrophysicist Cigar-shaped object should have been spun apart by outgassing Read article: Interstellar object ‘Oumuamua is an asteroid, not a comet argues astrophysicist
Planetary science Blog Moons can have moons and craters that celebrate Earthrise Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Moons can have moons and craters that celebrate Earthrise
Astronomy and space Research update Does a giant moon the size of Neptune orbit a distant exoplanet? Hubble observation brings exomoon discovery closer to reality Read article: Does a giant moon the size of Neptune orbit a distant exoplanet?
Atmosphere Research update Aurora experts need to talk about STEVE New ionospheric mechanism may cause narrow bands of purple and white light Read article: Aurora experts need to talk about STEVE
Planetary science Research update Starlight shines on extrasolar life Scientists calculate which stars emit enough ultraviolet light to enable life to form on Earth-like planets Read article: Starlight shines on extrasolar life
Planetary science Research update Liquid water discovered beneath Mars’ south pole Finding has consequences for the search for life on the red planet Read article: Liquid water discovered beneath Mars’ south pole
Planetary science Opinion and reviews Jovian giant Tushna Commissariat reviews Jupiter by William Sheehan and Thomas Hockey Read article: Jovian giant
Planetary science Podcasts Watching planet birth, citizen science and a quantum love song Chris Lintott discusses the part-formed planet PDS 70b and the evolving Zooniverse Read article: Watching planet birth, citizen science and a quantum love song
Planetary science News Private-sector space activities require government regulation, says US report Measures needed to reduce the possibility of contaminating other planets as well as Earth Read article: Private-sector space activities require government regulation, says US report
Planetary science Research update Newborn planet spotted by the Very Large Telescope Gas giant has carved a path through dust surrounding a very young star Read article: Newborn planet spotted by the Very Large Telescope
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