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'Lost years' end for backyard supernova

Data from repaired Hubble telescope uncover new secrets about our nearest supernova.

Rocky hint of a waterless Moon

Isotope analysis of lunar samples contradicts recent research.

US survey sets cosmic priorities

Dark energy rises to the top in decadal report ranking future astronomy and astrophysics projects.

First light for Solar Dynamics Observatory

'Treasure trove' of data reveals the anatomy and evolution of solar flares.

Venus crater debate heats up

A history of dramatic geological change is questioned.

Home computer finds rare pulsar

The Einstein@Home volunteer-computing project makes its first discovery.

Astronomy: Ready for boarding — finally

NASA and Germany have spent 15 years and billions of dollars on SOFIA, an airborne telescope that is about to produce its first results. Eric Hand asks whether the science will justify the cost.

Report charts new course for US astronomy

Dark energy and exoplanets prioritized by decadal survey.

Collider gets yet more exotic 'to-do' list

The Large Hadron Collider could throw up evidence of new physics earlier than expected.

Solar System older than previously thought

Meteorite dating resets solar clock.

Big science feels the pinch in Europe

Financial hard times in member states are fuelling calls for budget savings across the board.

Citizen science: People power

Networks of human minds are taking citizen science to a new level, reports Eric Hand.

A closer look at cosmic impacts

Moon-crater survey could improve Solar System surface-dating methods.

Perseid meteors promise shower of science

Astronomers worldwide prepare for a night of meteoroid studies.

In search of dark nights

Astronomers and conservationists team up against bright lights.