The main experts in "pulsar" stars and timing meet in Cagliari, Sardinia, from 15th to 17th of may 2019

On 1 September 2017, Xavier Barcons became ESO’s eighth Director General, succeeding Tim de Zeeuw who has served since 2007.

Sunday September 3rd the IAU Symposium 336 "Astrophysical Masers: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe" will start. More than 160 participants coming from all the parts of the world will discuss for a week the new scientific frontiers of this exciting research field.

ALMA has observed stars like the Sun at a very early stage in their formation and found traces of methyl isocyanate — a chemical building block of life.

The official communicate of the INAF was published on 24th of May on the website following the General Council and the President's Nichi D'Amico decisions. Molinari will replace in Cagliari the former Director Dr. Andrea Possenti.