Today’s physics news: Firing laser beams into the sky could make it rain, and more

Today’s physics news: Firing laser beams into the sky could make it rain, and more

Firing laser beams into the sky could make it rain, say scientists
Researchers have used a powerful laser to produce water droplets in the air, a step that could ultimately help trigger rainfall.
Guardian
Telegraph

Asteroid spotted by work experience star
A chunk of rock the size of a large building hurtling through space 300 million miles from Earth has been named after the Welsh student who spotted it during her summer holidays.
The Times

Twins to probe Moon’s heart
By working together, GRAIL’s two probes will map the gravity of both the near and far sides of the moon
Nature

Climate scientist cleared of research misconduct
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) climate scientist Michael Mann has been cleared of research misconduct following an inquiry by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Physics World