Planetary science Research update Eccentric orbit affects solar wind on Mars Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Eccentric orbit affects solar wind on Mars
Planetary science Opinion and reviews To the ends of the Earth Eclipse: Journey to the Dark Side of the Moon by Frank Close, reviewed by Hamish Johnston Read article: To the ends of the Earth
Planetary science Blog The American eclipse: wonder, science and festivities The total solar eclipse offers unique conditions for science
Planetary science Research update Neptune’s unexpected bright storm Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Neptune’s unexpected bright storm
Planetary science Research update Hubble detects hot exoplanet’s stratosphere Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Hubble detects hot exoplanet’s stratosphere
Planetary science Research update ALMA confirms Titan has membrane-forming chemical Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: ALMA confirms Titan has membrane-forming chemical
Planetary science Opinion and reviews Web life: Eclipse America A blog from the American Astronomical Society about next month’s total solar eclipse in the US Read article: Web life: Eclipse America
Planetary science Research update Hidden stars affect exoplanet measurements Are some rocky exoplanets actually made of gas? Read article: Hidden stars affect exoplanet measurements
Planetary science Research update ‘Nightmare’ geometry of Uranus creates tumbling magnetosphere The ice-giant's magnetosphere opens and closes on a daily basis Read article: ‘Nightmare’ geometry of Uranus creates tumbling magnetosphere
Telescopes and space missions Research update A ‘plasma broom’ for cleaning on Mars Scientists develop a device to sweep away Martian dust Read article: A ‘plasma broom’ for cleaning on Mars
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