Stars and solar physics Research update Sun’s magnetic field affects frequency of lightning strikes on Earth Findings could lead to better lightning forecasts Read article: Sun’s magnetic field affects frequency of lightning strikes on Earth
Vacuum and cryogenics Feature CLOUD experiment at CERN aids climate predictions The cleanest chamber ever built is allowing researchers at CERN to track the microscopic processes governing cloud formation Read article: CLOUD experiment at CERN aids climate predictions
Stars and solar physics Feature What if a solar super-storm hit? Ashley Dale examines the devastating impact that a solar super-storm could have on life on Earth Read article: What if a solar super-storm hit?
Earth sciences Research update How to avoid earthquakes when storing carbon dioxide underground Mapping faults and monitoring seismicity could make storage less risky Read article: How to avoid earthquakes when storing carbon dioxide underground
Telescopes and space missions News Reborn carbon mission launches after five-year wait $465m Orbiting Carbon Observatory will map carbon sources and sinks Read article: Reborn carbon mission launches after five-year wait
History Opinion and reviews From the past, a fiery warning A book about the 1783 eruption of the Icelandic volcano Laki and the lessons it holds for us today, reviewed by Hazel Rymer Read article: From the past, a fiery warning
Climate Research update Big waves cause trouble for sea ice Wave energy travels further than expected through Antarctic ice Read article: Big waves cause trouble for sea ice
Publishing News Dispute arises over rejected climate-science paper University of Reading physicist's claims rejected by journal publisher Read article: Dispute arises over rejected climate-science paper
Telescopes and space missions Research update Europe launches first Sentinel satellite Mission will monitor the Earth in unprecedented detail Read article: Europe launches first Sentinel satellite
Structure and dynamics Research update Burning soil fuels ball lightning Spectroscopy reveals silicon and iron in glowing orb Read article: Burning soil fuels ball lightning