Earth sciences Research update Satellite protection plan could backfire Protecting satellites from solar storms could disrupt global radio communications
Metrology Research update Astrophysicist and space pioneer dies James Van Allen has died at the age of 91 Read article: Astrophysicist and space pioneer dies
Metrology Research update It’s raining again Scientists think they know why rain can start so suddenly from cumulus clouds Read article: It’s raining again
Optical physics Research update World’s “bluest” sky revealed Brazil is the place to visit if you want to enjoy the best blue sky Read article: World’s “bluest” sky revealed
Soft matter and liquids Research update New look for “Newton’s bucket” Physicists create six-cornered polygons on the surface of water Read article: New look for “Newton’s bucket”
Earth sciences Feature Antarctica unravelled Glaciers, physics and climate change Read article: Antarctica unravelled
Climate Research update Hurricane intensity linked to warmer oceans Higher sea surface temperatures could be responsible for the big rise in the strength of hurricanes Read article: Hurricane intensity linked to warmer oceans
Planetary science Feature Tuning in to Titan Revealing the mysteries of Saturn's biggest moon Read article: Tuning in to Titan
Telescopes and space missions Research update Saturn’s moon reveals its secrets Huygens probe has made the first direct study of Titan Read article: Saturn’s moon reveals its secrets