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
Stars and solar physics Research update Shedding light on the masses of exotic nuclides Precise measurements help explain formation of heavy elements Read article: Shedding light on the masses of exotic nuclides
Stars and solar physics Research update Emeritus trio scoops the 2013 Dirac Medal Kibble, Peebles and Rees recognized by the ICTP Read article: Emeritus trio scoops the 2013 Dirac Medal
Telescopes and space missions Research update Van Allen electrons are accelerated from within Telltale sign of local interactions detected by NASA probe Read article: Van Allen electrons are accelerated from within
Structure and dynamics Research update Attractive force arises from black-body radiation, say physicists New force could have important astrophysical implications Read article: Attractive force arises from black-body radiation, say physicists
Stars and solar physics Research update ‘Snow line’ of neighbouring star comes into view Icy ring marks the spot for planetary formation Read article: ‘Snow line’ of neighbouring star comes into view
Telescopes and space missions Research update Xenon forms compound at extreme temperature and pressure Result could unravel mystery of missing noble gas Read article: Xenon forms compound at extreme temperature and pressure