Telescopes and space missions Research update New structure seen in the Crab pulsar Astrophysicists have found nanosecond radio bursts from a pulsar for the first time Read article: New structure seen in the Crab pulsar
Stars and solar physics Research update Sunspots reveal their dark side The latest observations on sunspots have revealed intriguing dark cores Read article: Sunspots reveal their dark side
Stars and solar physics Research update Sunspots come into focus New solar telescope reveals details of sunspot structures Read article: Sunspots come into focus
Stars and solar physics Research update X-rays illuminate nova explosions Astronomers assemble the first “before and after” pictures of a nova
Stars and solar physics Research update Stars prove their magnetic attraction New observations confirm that some stars are powered by magnetism
Stars and solar physics Research update Diamond-free space dust puzzles astronomers Primitive meteorites cast doubt on theories of the early solar system
Stars and solar physics Research update Young stars challenge old ideas Astronomers find surprise signs of recent star formation in old galaxies Read article: Young stars challenge old ideas
Telescopes and space missions Research update Galactic lenses cut black holes down to size Quasar claim could boost models of the early Universe
Stars and solar physics Research update Jets unravel nebula puzzle Gas jets could explain the elongated structure of many planetary nebulas
Stars and solar physics Research update Astronomers tune in to youngest pulsar yet Ultra-sensitive radio telescope picks up the faint signals from an 820-year-old pulsar Read article: Astronomers tune in to youngest pulsar yet