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Astrobiology: life detection and the abiotic baseline Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Sean McMahon, Charles Cockell
Sean McMahon and Charles Cockell report on the RAS Specialist Discussion Meeting dedicated to sifting through the steps and mis-steps towards finding life off Earth
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Unlocking Earth's deep secrets Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Sanne Cottaar, Carl Martin, Stuart Russell, Lisanne Jagt
Sanne Cottaar, Carl Martin, Stuart Russell, and Lisanne Jagt explore the surprisingly variable nature – and unsatisfactory terminology – of Earth's core-mantle boundary
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Geomagnetic twin satellites MSS-1: progress and future plans Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Phil Livermore, William Brown, Ciarán Beggan, David Gubbins
Phil Livermore, William Brown, Ciarán Beggan and David Gubbins report on the RAS Specialist Discussion Meeting on Geomagnetic Twin satellites MSS-1: progress and future plans
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Into the radius valley Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Cynthia S K Ho
Some exoplanets are slightly larger than Earth, and some are slightly smaller than Neptune. But there is a distinct lack of anything in between. Why? Cynthia Ho dives into the radius valley.
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A keen eye and a helping hand Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31
Sue Bowler talks to some of the hard-working RAS Editorial Office team, who provide the human touch that supports and enhances the Society's world-leading journals
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RAS Awards 2024 Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31
Each year the RAS recognises outstanding achievement in astronomy and geophysics by the award of medals and prizes to scientists at all stages of their careers. The awards are made by a committee of RAS Fellows, following nomination by fellow researchers.
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Mathematical Adams and the battle for Neptune Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Alan Oxley
He was called the greatest mathematical astronomer since Newton. Planet discoverer, particle mapper, champion of women in academia … Alan Oxley makes the case for John Couch Adams
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Q&A Aftab Khan, a career in geophysics Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31
Sue Bowler talks to Aftab Khan, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, about his career in geophysics, from the origins of the modern subject, through the exploration of the African Rift Valley and the steps to a nuclear test ban treaty
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How to be good to your brain Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Clare Watt, Dovile Rasinskaite
Clare Watt and Dovile Rasinskaite have some pointers for research students – and their supervisors – to maintain mental health
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The mechanical universe Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Mike Edmunds
Mike Edmunds contemplates the power of mechanical models and what they tell us about our understanding of the universe
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Rattle and hum Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-29
Strong signs of a gravitational wave background have come after 15 years of pulsar monitoring – and there's more to come. Sue Bowler sifts the data.
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Watch this space Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-29
The UK has plans for space. Sue Bowler explores challenges and opportunities on the road ahead.
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Progress in astrophysics with Type 1a supernovae Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Umberto Battini, Brad Gibson, Alex Murphy
Umberto Battino, Brad Gibson and Alex Murphy report on the RAS Specialist Discussion Meeting entitled ‘2nd Meeting on Progress in Astrophysics with Type-Ia Supernovae (PATIAS-2)’
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Immanuel Kant in the universe Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Sanjeev Kalita
As so often with our most heralded figures, Immanuel Kant was not merely an iconic theologist and philosopher. Sanjeev Kalita takes the time to look behind the legend, and discovers an early and pioneer of cosmological ideas.
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Astronomers alight on Cardiff Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-29
NAM2023 proved to be an exceptionally busy week of science and socialising in the company of – can this be right? – Isaac Newton writes Sue Bowler
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Jörg Renner, Editor-in-Chief, GJI Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-29
Sue Bowler talks to Jörg Renner at the end of his term as Editor-in-Chief of Geophysical Journal International, about Earth physics, surprises and what publishing really means for academics.
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Roman with Rubin Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Steven Gough-Kelly, Rachel Street
Stephen Gough-Kelly and Rachel Street argue in favour of maximising the science return of major facilities
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Nick Kaiser Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 John Peacock
John Peacock remembers an innovative and questioning theoretician whose work now underpins cosmology
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Advances in 3D solar flare modelling Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Malcolm Druett, Natasha Jeffrey
Malcolm Druett and Natasha Jeffrey report on the RAS Specialist Discussion Meeting entitled ‘Advances in 3D Solar Flare Modelling’
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Correction to: Clues to the kludonometer Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-22
This is a correction to: Maria-Theresia Walach and others, Clues to the kludonometer, Astronomy & Geophysics, Volume 64, Issue 4, August 2023, Pages 4.30–4.32
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Robotic Astronomy Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Chris Copperwheat
Robotic telesopes are essential in studying time domain astronomy. Astronomer-in-Charge at the Liverpool Telescope Chris Copperwheat expounds its benefits, and gives us a preview of coming interactions with the Liverpool Telescope's planned successor.
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All (X-ray) eyes on Mercury Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Emma Bunce
In the 2022 RAS Presidential Address, Emma Bunce explores the mysteries of Mercury with BepiColombo
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Gillian Wright, Caroline Herschel Medallist 2023 Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-14
Sue Bowler finds out about a research career in infrared astronomy, the instruments that made it a hot topic in space and ground-based astronomy – and the tremendous power of teamwork.
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Exploring planetary atmospheric processes from terrestrial worlds to giant planets Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Hannah Joyce, Blair McGinness
Hannah Joyce and Blair McGinness report on the RAS Specialist Discussion Meeting ‘Exploring Planetary Atmospheric Processes from Terrestrial Worlds to Giant Planets’.
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Open door policy Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-14
As the RAS journals move to Open Access publication, Sue Bowler finds out what the change means for research and the research community
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Clues to the kludonometer Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Maria-Theresia Wallach, Melanie Cookson-Carter, Rachel Roberts
Maria-Theresia Walach, Melanie Cookson-Carter and Rachel Roberts discuss the life work of Captain William Nelson Greenwood, whose legacy includes a mysterious tide calculator
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Hunga Tonga's test-ban test Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-14
New nuclear monitoring technology was given an impromptu workout by the 2022 Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption. Pam Rowden outlines how one natural event tested the capability of the CTBT.
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Travelling in style to AGU Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Cameron Patterson
Cameron Patterson expands on the latest plans for his upcoming train odyssey to AGU
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Ravindra Desai Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-15
Sue Bowler talks to Ravindra Desai about the lure of solar physics, building a career and keeping safe on the Moon
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Future UK solar system science Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Ineke de Moortel, Jonathan Eastwood, John Bridges, Maerk Burchell, Yvonne Elseworth, Suzie Imber, Ashley King, Richard Morton
A new Roadmap for Solar System Research in the UK has been published, and the Solar System Advisory Panel report on the processes involved in updating the previous iteration
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Improving events for autism Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-15
‘Welcoming autistic people’ is a new free guide, devised to educate and make astronomy events and activities more flexible and accommodating for people with autism. Sue Bowler takes a look.
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Our fragile space Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Max Alexander
Max Alexander has designed an exhibition and science communication project aimed at protecting the near-space environment
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MIST reunited Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Emma Woodfield, Andy Smith, Thomas Daggitt, Harriet Turner
Emma Woodfield, Andy Smith and colleagues outline the research presented and discussed at the Autumn MIST meeting in November 2022
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Space on the line Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 Cameron Patterson
Cameron Patterson explains how, in these days of the complex interdependence of technologies, the Sun presents a decided threat to your train journey – and a great deal more besides
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Betelgeuse: a review Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-15 J Craig Wheeler, Emmanouil Chatzopoulos
Was Betelgeuse once in a binary star system? What causes it to vary over a vast range of timescales? Why did it dim dramatically in 2020? When and how will it explode? J. Craig Wheeler and Manos Chatzopoulos present a host of challenges to both observers and theorists.
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Richard Bowler Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Richard Ellis, Carlos Frenk
Carlos Frenk and Richard Ellis highlight the life of a gifted astrophysicist whose research encompassed theory and observations of galaxy assembly, and related instrumentation
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When aliens land Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Steven Gulberg, Steve Miller, Megan Argo, Jarita Holbrook, Alejandro Lopez, Javier Mejuto, Annette Lee
Lead author Steven Gullberg reports with colleagues on a new joint initiative to acknowledge and respect Indigenous sensitivities where observatories have been built upon sacred grounds
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Why we must go back to the Moon Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-15
As the space-faring world heads back to the Moon, Sue Bowler finds out what astronomers really really want from a lunar observatory – and what they will need to do in order to get it
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Space conservation: a plea for urgency Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Joanne Wheeler, Mark Burgman, Jason Maroothynaden, Rafael Ramirez, Lucas Kello, Taskeen Ali
Joanne Wheeler and colleagues review the history of space sustainability challenges and discuss urgent contemporary issues in the effective environmental management of space
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Astronomers ahoy! Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Charles Barclay
Do you have what it takes to enthuse about the subject you love on a complimentary voyage? Charles Barclay is looking for Fellows to share their sciences on the high seas.
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Battle for space: statecraft, diplomacy and defence strategy Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 James Smith
James W. E. Smith considers the changing perspectives on the role of space for the military
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Magnetic predictions Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Oliver Rice
Oliver Rice discusses work in modelling the magnetic field in the solar corona, and one way in which this may be used to predict the eruptions of magnetic flux ropes
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Alexandra Amon Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-15
Sue Bowler talks to Dr Alexandra Amon, cosmologist and winner of this year's Caroline Herschel Lectureship
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Jay Pasachoff Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Simon Mitton
Simon Mitton remembers the famous eclipse follower and outstanding astronomy educator
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Paul Roberts Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Andrew Soward
Andrew Soward on the distinguished applied mathematician and geophysicist who made seminal contributions to geomagnetism
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Finger on the pulse of asteroseismology Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Warwick Ball
Warrick Ball highlights some recent discoveries in the context of the past, present and future of asteroseismology
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Planet opera Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-15
Sue Bowler takes her seat at The Flowering Desert, an opera inspired by a system of exoplanets, performed in the rarefied atmosphere of a planetarium
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The shifting hues of Betelgeuse Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-20 Dagmar L Neuhäuser, Ralph Neuhäuser
How can you track changes in the colours of stars across hundreds of years, through differences in technologies, concepts and even languages? Dagmar L Neuhäuser and Ralph Neuhäuser show how ancient observations can still inform astrophysics today.
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A cooking pot lit by fire Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-20 Giles E M Gasper, Brian K Tanner
Giles E M Gasper and Brian K Tanner discuss a newly-identified 12th century report by an English chronicler which appears to describe solar prominences.
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Imaging: the next generation Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-20
Sue Bowler talks to the editors of a RASTI Special Issue about interferometric imaging and the computational challenges needed for the next wave of radio astronomy instruments
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Barbara Bromage Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-20 Derek Ward-Thompson
Derek Ward-Thompson remembers a solar physicist, researcher, lecturer and occasional shepherd
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Where past meets future Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-20 Michael Burton
Ireland's historic astronomical observatories at Armagh, Birr and Dunsink are embarking on the process of seeking UNESCO World Heritage Status. Michael Burton examines the deep astronomical heritage that they embody.
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The secret agent of galaxy evolution Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-20 Ellis Owen
Ellis Owen discusses how cosmic rays can shape galaxy evolution, and the exciting opportunities to study their effects
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Do we have a standard model of cosmology? Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-20 George Efstathiou
George Efstathiou, recipient of the 2022 RAS Gold Medal in Astronomy, discusses the paradigm shifts that have led to the LCDM cosmology
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Cameron Patterson: Riding the rails to AGU Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-20 Cameron Patterson
Sue Bowler talks to Cameron Patterson about putting plans for sustainable research travel into action
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RAS Awards Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-20
Each year the RAS recognises outstanding achievement in astronomy and geophysics by the award of medals and prizes to scientists at all stages of their careers. The awards are made by a committee of RAS Fellows, following nomination by fellow researchers.
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Together again at NAM 2022 Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-11-21
Sue Bowler visits the new First Light Visitor Centre at Jodrell Bank
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Filling the gaps Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-11-21 Ciarán Beggan
Magnetic field variations in the wake of geomagnetic storms may affect critical infrastructure. Ciarán Beggan explains how three new variometers will help to monitor the situation.
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Specialist Discussion Meeting: 3D structure of the flare chromosphere Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-11-21 David Kuridze, Lyndsay Fletcher, Hugh Hudson
David Kuridze, Lyndsay Fletcher and Hugh Hudson report on the RAS Specialist Discussion Meeting ‘3D Structure of the Flare Chromosphere’.
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Herschel 200 years on Astron. Geophys. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2022-11-21
Sue Bowler attends a special meeting at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Society to hear fascinating details of the life of William Herschel, first president of the RAS.