Telescopes and space missions Research update Astronomers develop new planet-hunting tool Novel technique could let smaller telescopes find extrasolar planets Read article: Astronomers develop new planet-hunting tool
Telescopes and space missions Opinion and reviews Physics at the end of the Earth Margaret Harris goes on the ultimate physics-adventure Read article: Physics at the end of the Earth
Stars and solar physics Feature Science in the Muslim world Jim Al-Khalili examines the prospects for an Islamic scientific renaissance Read article: Science in the Muslim world
Planetary science Research update Earth’s magnetic field older than we thought But it offered little defence against a young, aggressive Sun Read article: Earth’s magnetic field older than we thought
Planetary science Research update Martian grains keep on bouncing 'Hysteresis' keeps sand moving on Mars Read article: Martian grains keep on bouncing
Planetary science Research update Molecular attraction keeps asteroids together Dust particles hold on by van der Waals forces Read article: Molecular attraction keeps asteroids together
Planetary science Research update Zonal swishing at the Earth’s core Japanese simulation sheds new light on the Earth's magnetic field Read article: Zonal swishing at the Earth’s core
Telescopes and space missions Research update Exoplanet hunting brought down to Earth Infrared correction technique reveals methane in exoplanet's atmosphere Read article: Exoplanet hunting brought down to Earth
Stars and solar physics Research update Sun’s appetite for dark matter may affect Earth’s orbit Will the Earth–Sun distance halve in several billion years? Read article: Sun’s appetite for dark matter may affect Earth’s orbit
Planetary science News Legendary oceanographer scoops Crafoord prize Tide master Walter Munks awarded $550,000 for seminal geophysics research Read article: Legendary oceanographer scoops Crafoord prize