Telescopes and space missions Research update Weiler to remain NASA science chief Interim chief accepts permanent position and plans to continue hard-nosed approach to project overruns Read article: Weiler to remain NASA science chief
Telescopes and space missions Research update Auroral light is polarized after all New measurements of the Northern Lights overturn 50 years of conventional wisdom Read article: Auroral light is polarized after all
Telescopes and space missions Research update Report slams UK’s leading physics funding agency MPs call for major shake-up at the Science and Technology Facilities Council Read article: Report slams UK’s leading physics funding agency
Telescopes and space missions Research update John Wheeler: 1911-2008 Giant of physics who gave black holes their name dies at 96 Read article: John Wheeler: 1911-2008
Telescopes and space missions Research update Astronomers pinpoint source of slow solar wind Colliding magnetic fields believed to eject particles from the Sun
Telescopes and space missions Research update Global spending on space increases Report shows that last year’s spending up 11% on 2006
Telescopes and space missions Research update Do cosmic rays cause climate change? Physicists put controversial hypothesis under further scrutiny
Telescopes and space missions Feature The search for astroengineers Searches for extraterrestrial life usually involve trying to track down unusual radio and optical signals. But could looking for "Dyson spheres" – artificial shells harnessing ligh... Read article: The search for astroengineers
Telescopes and space missions Research update NASA science director quits Alan Stern gives no reason for leaving role Read article: NASA science director quits
Telescopes and space missions Research update Iconic UK telescope faces closure Last chance to comment on fate of Jodrell Bank Read article: Iconic UK telescope faces closure