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Tantalising evidence has been uncovered for a mysterious population of “free-floating” planets, planets that may be alone in deep space, unbound to any host star. The results include four new discoveries that are consistent with planets of similar...
Caroline Herschel Medal to honour women astronomers in UK and Germany
A new prize will celebrate outstanding research by women astrophysicists in the UK and Germany. The Caroline Herschel Medal, announced today by the UK government to mark the visit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, celebrates the longstanding...
RAS Staff Win 'Arthurs' for Outstanding Outreach Work
Congratulations to our Diversity Officer, Aine O'Brien, and our Education, Outreach and Diversity Officer, Dr Sheila Kanani, who have both won Sir Arthur Clarke Awards (or 'Arthurs') for their outstanding work in outreach. Dr Kanani won the Space...
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