Planetary Science
New Satellite Is a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ in Space
The hyperspectral probe can pick out extreme detail of materials on Earth’s surface
Stories by Megan I. Gannon
Archaeology
Space Archaeology Takes Off
An International Space Station project is “one small step” for off-world fieldwork
Chemistry
Long-Awaited Update Arrives for Radiocarbon Dating
Scientists who study organic materials from the past 55,000 years may see some changes in their data
Space & Physics
Wayward Satellites Test Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity
The botched launch of two Galileo navigation probes made for an unexpected experiment
Environment
The Great Barrier Reef Is “In for a Rough Ride”
Eminent coral researcher Terry Hughes says the key to protecting the iconic corals off Australia’s coast is to stop global warming
