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Astronomer Royal tackles space, politics and scientific advice

By Lena | Published: February 15, 2010
Speaking in an exclusive video interview with physicsworld.com, Cambridge University astrophysicist and cosmologist Martin Rees explains why he thinks the Royal Society still has an essential role to play in the modern world. To watch the video click here.
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How to spot an alien Earth

By Lena | Published: November 14, 2009
by Lewis Dartnell for physics.org The first world beyond our solar system was discovered in 1992, and since then astronomers have been finding such ‘extrasolar planets’ (also abbreviated to ‘exoplanets’) at an ever quickening rate. As techniques and telescopes increase in sensitivity, the race is on to be the first to announce the discovery of a [...]
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All Star Turn Out

By Alison R | Published: November 4, 2009
Read all about the very successful ‘Night Under The Stars’ star-gazing event in Bristol on 28th October on the ‘Sounds of Science’ Blog here: http://sciencepodcasts.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/all-star-turn-out/
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