Let the global astronomy celebrations begin
The International Year of Astronomy marks the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo Galilei. As the 2009 celebrations kick off,
Exoplanet puzzle seems to be solved Funding must rise by 20% per year to meet ambitious goals Hubble, Gemini and Keck spot four new planets outside our solar system
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Water confirmed on distant planet
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Europe unveils 20-year astronomy roadmap
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First ‘bona fide’ direct images of exoplanets
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Solar activity could dictate river flow
Sunspot counting could help predict future floods
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India launches first lunar mission
Craft to provide 'mineralogical' map of the Moon
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…And now for the next 20 years
Six leading physicists peek into the future
Two decades and counting…
Opening this special issue marking the 20th anniversary of the launch of Physics World, Matin Durrani says that the magazine still has a vital role to play in th...
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US Nobel laureates: vote Obama
Prize-winners rally behind Democratic nominee as he issues 'plan for science and innovation'
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Massive planet spotted around Sun-like star
Astronomers still unsure of origin of new exoplanet
Read article: Massive planet spotted around Sun-like star
