Optics and photonics Research update Optical receiver for space communications has ‘unprecedented’ sensitivity New technology could benefit space missions and LIDAR Read article: Optical receiver for space communications has ‘unprecedented’ sensitivity
Telescopes and space missions Feature Air-breathing rocket engines: the future of space flight UK firm Reaction Engines hopes to revolutionize space access with a new class of propulsion system for reusable vehicles, as Oliver Nailard explains Read article: Air-breathing rocket engines: the future of space flight
Biomaterials Research update Martian buildings could be made of chitin-based material Biological polymer could be farmed on the Red Planet Read article: Martian buildings could be made of chitin-based material
Telescopes and space missions News Astronomers plan huge neutrino observatory in the Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean Neutrino Experiment would be the world’s largest neutrino telescope once built by the end of the decade Read article: Astronomers plan huge neutrino observatory in the Pacific Ocean
Telescopes and space missions News Giant Magellan Telescope receives cash injection from the National Science Foundation US National Science Foundation has awarded $17.5m towards the construction of the huge 25.4 m telescope Read article: Giant Magellan Telescope receives cash injection from the National Science Foundation
Telescopes and space missions News NASA launches Mars Perseverance rover Mission will explore the Martian geology and climate, look for signs of past microbial life as well as launch a small helicopter Read article: NASA launches Mars Perseverance rover
Particles and interactions Research update Space-based spectrometer enters neutron lifetime debate Analysis of data from NASA's MESSENGER craft yields a value that differs from those of laboratory experiments Read article: Space-based spectrometer enters neutron lifetime debate
Telescopes and space missions News United Arab Emirates launches Hope mission to Mars The Hope craft – the first Arab mission to Mars – will study the Martian atmosphere including daily and seasonal changes in the climate Read article: United Arab Emirates launches Hope mission to Mars
Ultracold matter Research update Bose–Einstein condensate is made onboard the International Space Station Fifth state of matter has distinctive features when created in orbit Read article: Bose–Einstein condensate is made onboard the International Space Station
Telescopes and space missions Podcasts Why the SpaceX/NASA launch is so important, how to be a successful physics YouTuber Travelling into orbit and using a green screen are on the agenda this week Read article: Why the SpaceX/NASA launch is so important, how to be a successful physics YouTuber