A new book has been released presenting an up-to-date picture of the vast range of astronomical research that will be enabled by the SKA telescopes. Advancing Astrophysics II epitomises the global science collaboration behind the SKAO, with contributions from more than 1,500 scientists in 51 countries —  a community extending far beyond the Observatory’s member countries. With 221 peer-reviewed papers, plus an introduction from SKAO Chief Scientist Prof. Naomi McClure-Griffiths, the book details scientists’ plans for observations across all areas of SKA science. The anthology is divided into six broad sections:
* Sun, Earth and planets

* Formation and evolution of stars

* From the Milky Way to distant galaxies

* The cosmos

* The extreme Universe

* Methods and techniques
The papers are available online through the arXiv preprint server, with access also on the SKAO website.