Telescopes and space missions Research update Carbonaceous ‘cosmic barometer’ reveals universe’s history Extreme pressures alter molecular structure of aromatic hydrocarbons Read article: Carbonaceous ‘cosmic barometer’ reveals universe’s history
Stars and solar physics Research update Physicists link neutron stars to earthbound alloys Calculations suggest neutron-star crusts have rich and varied structure Read article: Physicists link neutron stars to earthbound alloys
Stars and solar physics Research update SuperKamiokande finds that neutrinos change flavour at night Earth's effect on solar particles seen by giant detector in Japan Read article: SuperKamiokande finds that neutrinos change flavour at night
Telescopes and space missions Research update Black hole winds stronger than expected Research could improve black hole evolution models Read article: Black hole winds stronger than expected
Telescopes and space missions Research update Nearby brown dwarf has partly cloudy skies Clues emerge about weather patterns on "hot Jupiters" Read article: Nearby brown dwarf has partly cloudy skies
Telescopes and space missions Research update First noble-gas molecules found in space Argon hydride spotted in remnant of exploded star Read article: First noble-gas molecules found in space
Telescopes and space missions Research update Farthest confirmed galaxy is a prolific star creator Galaxy shone just 700 million years after Big Bang Read article: Farthest confirmed galaxy is a prolific star creator
Telescopes and space missions Research update Astronomers discover furthest gravitational lens Lens reveals early universe young-galaxy mystery Read article: Astronomers discover furthest gravitational lens
Stars and solar physics Research update Physicists claim further evidence of link between cosmic rays and cloud formation Controversial theory gets a boost from the lab Read article: Physicists claim further evidence of link between cosmic rays and cloud formation
Telescopes and space missions Research update Star’s flicker reveals its surface gravity Surprise discovery could help characterize exoplanets Read article: Star’s flicker reveals its surface gravity
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