Telescopes and space missions Research update Quantum gravity for real Theorists propose a concrete test for quantum gravity by measuring the properties of a dying star Read article: Quantum gravity for real
Telescopes and space missions Research update And then there were ten? New evidence gives added support for a tenth planet in our solar system Read article: And then there were ten?
Telescopes and space missions Research update Comet samples return to Earth NASA's successful Stardust mission should shed new light on the mysteries of comets Read article: Comet samples return to Earth
Telescopes and space missions Research update Pulsar breaks speed record US astronomers find the fastest spinning neutron star Read article: Pulsar breaks speed record
Telescopes and space missions Research update A medium-sized black hole? Astrophysicists may have found a middleweight black hole Read article: A medium-sized black hole?
Telescopes and space missions Research update Closing in on Charon Pluto's moon might not have an atmosphere Read article: Closing in on Charon
Telescopes and space missions Research update Hubble reveals dark-matter details Astronomers have located dark matter in two young galaxy clusters Read article: Hubble reveals dark-matter details
Telescopes and space missions Research update Perseus arm is closer than thought New measurements suggest the distance to the Milky Way's nearest spiral arm is less than astronomers previously believed Read article: Perseus arm is closer than thought
Telescopes and space missions Research update Ministers support Europe in space The European Space Agency gets nearly full funding for its forthcoming activities
Telescopes and space missions Research update Exotic materials and pulsars win European prize Researchers studying "left-handed" materials and pulsars are awarded shares of the €1m Descartes Prize
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