Neutrons reveal quantum effects of gravity
The step-like motion of falling neutrons could shed fresh light on the nature of gravity
Read article: Nuclei prompt stellar rethink
Nuclei prompt stellar rethink
During the last century great strides were made in understanding the structure of the universe and the overall processes that drive its evolution. The utter vastness of the cosmos became apparent foll...
Read article: Martin Rees wins cosmology prize
Martin Rees wins cosmology prize
The Peter Gruber Foundation rewards the diverse achievements of the UK Astronomer Royal
Astronomy meets angels in a divine comedy
An astronomer who studies solar neutrinos shares a flat with two angels in this radio play
Read article: Solar neutrino puzzle is solved
Solar neutrino puzzle is solved
New evidence that solar neutrinos can change "flavour" confirms that our understanding of the Sun is correct and that neutrinos have mass
Read article: Solar neutrinos change their tune
Solar neutrinos change their tune
Early evidence that neutrinos can 'oscillate' could explain the shortfall in solar neutrinos
New X-ray probe lights up the cosmos
A super-sensitive X-ray detector will give astronomers a new window into deep space
Read article: Microwaves map cosmic origins
Microwaves map cosmic origins
Recent data from the cosmic microwave background add further weight to the inflationary big-bang model. But more precise measurements from NASA's MAP satellite could challenge this theory
Read article: Into the Antiworld
Into the Antiworld
Dirac's earth-shattering realisation that antimatter exists is played out in a dramatic stage show
Read article: 11 key questions about the universe
11 key questions about the universe
US experts identify the hottest topics in particle physics and astronomy
