Telescopes and space missions Research update Rover reveals magnetic Mars New results show that almost all dust particles in the Martian atmosphere are magnetic Read article: Rover reveals magnetic Mars
Stars and solar physics Research update Did cosmic rays cause ice ages? Three physicists have challenged the standard model of glacial cycles and ice ages
Structure and dynamics Research update Extraterrestrial impact created in the lab Small-scale meteoritic impact could shed light on processes in larger collisions Read article: Extraterrestrial impact created in the lab
Stars and solar physics Research update Solar explosions seen in 3D Space scientists are learning more about the properties of coronal mass ejections Read article: Solar explosions seen in 3D
Telescopes and space missions Research update Making new minerals on the Moon Researchers have discovered a new mineral in a meteorite from the Moon Read article: Making new minerals on the Moon
Planetary science Research update Looking inside planets Magnetic mysteries on Uranus and Neptune are explained Read article: Looking inside planets
Planetary science Research update Revealing the secrets of planetary formation A newly-discovered stellar disk of dust could help explain how planets form Read article: Revealing the secrets of planetary formation
Telescopes and space missions Research update Carbonates found on Mars Discovery confirms that Red planet was not warm and wet for a long period in the past Read article: Carbonates found on Mars
Telescopes and space missions Research update Pressure builds on Pluto Tiny planet holds big surprises
Planetary science Research update Where did the Moon come from? The Moon was created more than 4.5 billion years ago
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