Planetary science Research update Super-Earth’s atmosphere comes into view Exoplanet could be shrouded in clouds Read article: Super-Earth’s atmosphere comes into view
Telescopes and space missions News Obama’s dream of Mars at risk from radiation A peak in solar activity could coincide with planned missions Read article: Obama’s dream of Mars at risk from radiation
Everyday science Opinion and reviews Between the lines On the physics of music, the dwarf planet Pluto and the history of noble gases Read article: Between the lines
Telescopes and space missions Research update Earth-sized planets may be more common than we thought Nearly one in four Sun-like stars may have planets the size of Earth Read article: Earth-sized planets may be more common than we thought
Planetary science Research update Asteroid crash would devastate ozone layer Deadly rise in UV radiation expected after mid-sized impact Read article: Asteroid crash would devastate ozone layer
Planetary science Research update Lunar mission sheds light on early solar system Moon was more geologically active than previously thought Read article: Lunar mission sheds light on early solar system
Planetary science Research update Astronomers discover the Moon is shrinking Contraction of the Moon's core creates geological surface features Read article: Astronomers discover the Moon is shrinking
Telescopes and space missions News US astronomers unveil 10-year plan Dark energy missions among top priorities Read article: US astronomers unveil 10-year plan
Telescopes and space missions Research update Search for Martian life tools up First ExoMars spacecraft will focus on methane Read article: Search for Martian life tools up
Stars and solar physics Research update Gamma-ray burst could kill off ocean life Destruction would have profound effect on climate Read article: Gamma-ray burst could kill off ocean life
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