Telescopes and space missions Research update Dwarf planet brought into focus Stellar occultation proves Eris is small and bright Read article: Dwarf planet brought into focus
Telescopes and space missions Research update Peering into the past of near-Earth asteroids Stony asteroids are the birthplace of Earth-bound meteorites, study finds Read article: Peering into the past of near-Earth asteroids
Telescopes and space missions Research update NASA launches mission to Jupiter Juno will study planet's origin and composition Read article: NASA launches mission to Jupiter
Planetary science Research update Flowing water may exist on Mars Streaks of brine could harbour life Read article: Flowing water may exist on Mars
Planetary science Research update Trojan collision may have shaped the Moon Farside/nearside difference explained by simulation Read article: Trojan collision may have shaped the Moon
Planetary science Research update Extraterrestrial life could be extremely rare Calculations dampen hopes for finding life on other planets Read article: Extraterrestrial life could be extremely rare
Planetary science Opinion and reviews Sweepers of the sky Colin Johnston reviews Discoverers of the Universe Read article: Sweepers of the sky
Telescopes and space missions Research update Solar wind sheds light on early solar system Genesis mission reveals differences between the Earth and the Sun Read article: Solar wind sheds light on early solar system
Planetary science Research update Peer pressure keeps young planets growing Neighbours and dilute gas keeps planets safe Read article: Peer pressure keeps young planets growing
Telescopes and space missions Research update Unbound planets could abound in the universe Micro-lensing reveals gas giants drifting in space Read article: Unbound planets could abound in the universe