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Winner of Physics Journalism Prize announced
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Public release date: 28-Feb-2013[ | E-mail |
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Institute of Physics
Anil Ananthaswamy has won the inaugural Physics Journalism Prize a prize designed to inspire the next generation of physicists by encouraging journalists to grapple with often complex topics and help spread excitement about the subject.
Anil has won the prize for his article Hip Hip Array, which focuses on the Square Kilometre Array, an international project to design and build the largest radio telescope ever conceived.
The prize is sponsored by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
Anil, a consultant at New Scientist Magazine and author of The Edge of Physics, will be congratulated today, Thursday 28 February 2013, at an IOP reception this evening in Central London, which follows this year's Newton Lecture by the Astronomer Royal, Lord Rees of Ludlow, entitled From Mars to the Multiverse.
Professor Sir Peter Knight, President of IOP, said, "Anil Ananthaswamy is being awarded the prize for writing a feature which brings one of the world's most exciting astronomical endeavours to life the Square Kilometre Array.
"I'm delighted that we're able to honour his writing on this occasion, shortly after we hear from one of the UK's leading astronomical luminaries."
The Physics Journalism Award offers the prize of an expenses paid trip to Japan, to visit world-leading facilities carrying out research at the frontiers of physics.
On winning, Anil commented, "Writing about physics, especially about the work being done in remote, difficult and sometimes hostile environments, is a special pleasure. Winning an award for doing what I love to do is just icing on the cake. I truly appreciate the recognition."
With Anil the overall winner, judges were impressed by the range of entries made to the Award.
Zeeya Merali, a freelance science journalist based in Canterbury, has been given a special mention and a 250 prize for her Discover article, Gravity Off the Grid; an article about Julian Barbour, a British physicist who has spent his life arguing against Einstein's view of gravity, space and time.
The judges who were the Association of British Science Writers' (ABSW) Martin Ince, the Wellcome Trust's Mark Henderson, STEMNET's Kirsten Bodley and the Science Media Centre's Ed Sykes - commended both of the journalists for style, their ability to inspire and for bringing the physics that they write about to life.
ABSW director Martin Ince said, "The judges awarded the first prize and the commendation to two very different, but equally compelling, pieces of writing about physics. Both will have inspired and intrigued readers in the UK and around the world. The entries we received show that British science journalists can take on some of the most complex subjects in the universe and bring them to a wide audience."
Mark Henderson, Head of Communications at the Wellcome Trust and former Science Editor at The Times, said, "This was a strong field, but the winning and commended entries stood out both for style and substance. Zeeya Merali crafts great metaphors that help to make complicated science comprehensible for non-specialist audiences, while Anil Ananthaswamy has an eye for illustrative detail of which the best travel writers would be proud."
Kirsten Bodley, Chief Executive of STEMNET, said, "The winning article on the competition for the Square Kilometre Array will be particularly inspirational to young people, offering them an opportunity to see how fascinating contemporary physics research can be. This is close to STEMNET's heart it's important to make science accessible and interesting for young people, to inspire the next generation of great British scientists and engineers."
Commenting on the winner's choice of topic, Terry O'Connor, Head of Communications at STFC, added, "The Square Kilometre Array will be one of the world's largest and most complex science experiments, requiring physics input across the disciplines and at every stage of its design, construction and operation. It will open new avenues of research, and delve further back into the formation of the universe.
"With the SKA Project Office located in the UK at Jodrell Bank, and UK researchers and government heavily involved at every stage, we're delighted that the winning article highlighted this fascinating and ambitious project."
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Anil's article can be read on newscientist.com, free of charge but after a short registration, at http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21328576.800-outback-to-outer-space-the-worlds-largest-telescope.html
Zeeya's article can be read on discovermagazine.com, free of charge at
http://discovermagazine.com/2012/mar/09-is-einsteins-greatest-work-wrong-didnt-go-far
Notes to Editors
1. Contact
For further information, please contact IOP's Head of Media, Joe Winters
Tel: 020 7470 4815
Mob: 07946 321473
E-mail: joseph.winters@iop.org
2. IOP-STFC Physics Journalism Award
To revisit the Terms and Conditions of the Award, please go to http://www.stfc.ac.uk/News%20and%20Events/39891.aspx
3. The Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics is a leading scientific society. We are a charitable organisation with a worldwide membership of more than 45,000, working together to advance physics education, research and application.
We engage with policymakers and the general public to develop awareness and understanding of the value of physics and, through IOP Publishing, we are world leaders in professional scientific communications. Visit us at www.iop.org
4. The Science and Technology Facilities Council
The Science and Technology Facilities Council is keeping the UK at the forefront of international science and tackling some of the most significant challenges facing society such as meeting our future energy needs, monitoring and understanding climate change, and global security.
The Council has a broad science portfolio and works with the academic and industrial communities to share its expertise in materials science, space and ground-based astronomy technologies, laser science, microelectronics, wafer scale manufacturing, particle and nuclear physics, alternative energy production, radio communications and radar.
STFC operates or hosts world class experimental facilities including:
- in the UK; ISIS pulsed neutron source, the Central Laser Facility, and LOFAR. STFC is also the majority shareholder in Diamond Light Source Ltd
- overseas; telescopes on La Palma and Hawaii
It enables UK researchers to access leading international science facilities by funding membership of international bodies including European Laboratory for Particle Physics (CERN), the Institut Laue Langevin (ILL), European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
STFC is one of seven publicly-funded research councils. It is an independent, non-departmental public body of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
Follow us on Twitter @STFC_Matters
www.stfc.ac.uk
5. Association of British Science Writers
Founded in 1947, the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) is the professional organisation for science writers in the UK. Its 800 members write everything from news stories to books and TV programmes. It runs the UK's science journalism awards, holds the UK Conference of Science Journalists, and helps entrants to the profession to expand their skills. It is a leading member of the World Federation of Science Journalists and is involved in promoting science journalism in the developing world. More at http://www.absw.org.uk/.
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Public release date: 28-Feb-2013[ | E-mail |
Share ] Contact: Joseph Winters
joseph.winters@iop.org
020-747-04815
Institute of Physics
Anil Ananthaswamy has won the inaugural Physics Journalism Prize a prize designed to inspire the next generation of physicists by encouraging journalists to grapple with often complex topics and help spread excitement about the subject.
Anil has won the prize for his article Hip Hip Array, which focuses on the Square Kilometre Array, an international project to design and build the largest radio telescope ever conceived.
The prize is sponsored by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
Anil, a consultant at New Scientist Magazine and author of The Edge of Physics, will be congratulated today, Thursday 28 February 2013, at an IOP reception this evening in Central London, which follows this year's Newton Lecture by the Astronomer Royal, Lord Rees of Ludlow, entitled From Mars to the Multiverse.
Professor Sir Peter Knight, President of IOP, said, "Anil Ananthaswamy is being awarded the prize for writing a feature which brings one of the world's most exciting astronomical endeavours to life the Square Kilometre Array.
"I'm delighted that we're able to honour his writing on this occasion, shortly after we hear from one of the UK's leading astronomical luminaries."
The Physics Journalism Award offers the prize of an expenses paid trip to Japan, to visit world-leading facilities carrying out research at the frontiers of physics.
On winning, Anil commented, "Writing about physics, especially about the work being done in remote, difficult and sometimes hostile environments, is a special pleasure. Winning an award for doing what I love to do is just icing on the cake. I truly appreciate the recognition."
With Anil the overall winner, judges were impressed by the range of entries made to the Award.
Zeeya Merali, a freelance science journalist based in Canterbury, has been given a special mention and a 250 prize for her Discover article, Gravity Off the Grid; an article about Julian Barbour, a British physicist who has spent his life arguing against Einstein's view of gravity, space and time.
The judges who were the Association of British Science Writers' (ABSW) Martin Ince, the Wellcome Trust's Mark Henderson, STEMNET's Kirsten Bodley and the Science Media Centre's Ed Sykes - commended both of the journalists for style, their ability to inspire and for bringing the physics that they write about to life.
ABSW director Martin Ince said, "The judges awarded the first prize and the commendation to two very different, but equally compelling, pieces of writing about physics. Both will have inspired and intrigued readers in the UK and around the world. The entries we received show that British science journalists can take on some of the most complex subjects in the universe and bring them to a wide audience."
Mark Henderson, Head of Communications at the Wellcome Trust and former Science Editor at The Times, said, "This was a strong field, but the winning and commended entries stood out both for style and substance. Zeeya Merali crafts great metaphors that help to make complicated science comprehensible for non-specialist audiences, while Anil Ananthaswamy has an eye for illustrative detail of which the best travel writers would be proud."
Kirsten Bodley, Chief Executive of STEMNET, said, "The winning article on the competition for the Square Kilometre Array will be particularly inspirational to young people, offering them an opportunity to see how fascinating contemporary physics research can be. This is close to STEMNET's heart it's important to make science accessible and interesting for young people, to inspire the next generation of great British scientists and engineers."
Commenting on the winner's choice of topic, Terry O'Connor, Head of Communications at STFC, added, "The Square Kilometre Array will be one of the world's largest and most complex science experiments, requiring physics input across the disciplines and at every stage of its design, construction and operation. It will open new avenues of research, and delve further back into the formation of the universe.
"With the SKA Project Office located in the UK at Jodrell Bank, and UK researchers and government heavily involved at every stage, we're delighted that the winning article highlighted this fascinating and ambitious project."
###
Anil's article can be read on newscientist.com, free of charge but after a short registration, at http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21328576.800-outback-to-outer-space-the-worlds-largest-telescope.html
Zeeya's article can be read on discovermagazine.com, free of charge at
http://discovermagazine.com/2012/mar/09-is-einsteins-greatest-work-wrong-didnt-go-far
Notes to Editors
1. Contact
For further information, please contact IOP's Head of Media, Joe Winters
Tel: 020 7470 4815
Mob: 07946 321473
E-mail: joseph.winters@iop.org
2. IOP-STFC Physics Journalism Award
To revisit the Terms and Conditions of the Award, please go to http://www.stfc.ac.uk/News%20and%20Events/39891.aspx
3. The Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics is a leading scientific society. We are a charitable organisation with a worldwide membership of more than 45,000, working together to advance physics education, research and application.
We engage with policymakers and the general public to develop awareness and understanding of the value of physics and, through IOP Publishing, we are world leaders in professional scientific communications. Visit us at www.iop.org
4. The Science and Technology Facilities Council
The Science and Technology Facilities Council is keeping the UK at the forefront of international science and tackling some of the most significant challenges facing society such as meeting our future energy needs, monitoring and understanding climate change, and global security.
The Council has a broad science portfolio and works with the academic and industrial communities to share its expertise in materials science, space and ground-based astronomy technologies, laser science, microelectronics, wafer scale manufacturing, particle and nuclear physics, alternative energy production, radio communications and radar.
STFC operates or hosts world class experimental facilities including:
- in the UK; ISIS pulsed neutron source, the Central Laser Facility, and LOFAR. STFC is also the majority shareholder in Diamond Light Source Ltd
- overseas; telescopes on La Palma and Hawaii
It enables UK researchers to access leading international science facilities by funding membership of international bodies including European Laboratory for Particle Physics (CERN), the Institut Laue Langevin (ILL), European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
STFC is one of seven publicly-funded research councils. It is an independent, non-departmental public body of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
Follow us on Twitter @STFC_Matters
www.stfc.ac.uk
5. Association of British Science Writers
Founded in 1947, the Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) is the professional organisation for science writers in the UK. Its 800 members write everything from news stories to books and TV programmes. It runs the UK's science journalism awards, holds the UK Conference of Science Journalists, and helps entrants to the profession to expand their skills. It is a leading member of the World Federation of Science Journalists and is involved in promoting science journalism in the developing world. More at http://www.absw.org.uk/.
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Source: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-02/iop-wop022813.php
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Democrats Plan House Floor Fight Over 'Guns in Cars' Amendments ...
News release from House Democratic Caucus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - House Democratic Leader Craig Fitzhugh was joined today by members of the House Democratic Caucus at a press conference to discuss upcoming amendments to HB118, the 'Guns in Parking Lots' bill sponsored by Rep. Faison in the House and Speaker Ramsey in the Senate.
"We know the majority wants to pass this bill and pass it quickly," said Leader Fitzhugh. "It's made a mad dash through the Senate and the House, in some cases coming out of committee in less than six minutes. That's why we're here today previewing the amendments and laying out our concerns."
Leader Fitzhugh has introduced seven amendments to the bill. These amendments would protect private property rights and promote public safety while still preserving the rights of handgun permit holders to carry their firearms with them.
? Amendment 7--Posting
Amendment rewrites the bill. Under this amendment, handgun carry permit holders are permitted to carry their gun anywhere in the state, unless otherwise posted.
? Amendment 8--Kyle Amendment
o Directs the department of safety to develop a procedure whereby businesses may seek a waiver from this bill.
? Amendment 9
o Classifies as "verbal assault" an altercation in which a person makes reference to a gun stored in a car on or near the parking area of the property. This would be a class E felony if a gun is not subsequently found in the referenced vehicle and a class D felony if a gun is subsequently found in the referenced vehicle.
? Amendment 10
o States that long-term parking areas--defined here as a parking lot designed for cars to be left for 36 or more hours--are not subject to this bill and instead preserves the right of the property owner to post.
? Amendment number 11--Education
o Exempts elementary schools, colleges and universities, vocational and technology centers, pre-schools and daycares from the bill.
? Amendment 12--People
o Exempts state prisons, local jails, alcohol and drug treatment centers, mental health institutions, hospitals and nursing homes from the bill.
? Amendment 13--Jobs
o Exempts unemployment offices from the bill.
"We are very concerned with the preoccupation the majority party has with guns," said Leader Fitzhugh. "We still have high unemployment, a huge decision looming on health care and radical changes coming left and right to our education system, yet the majority party has chosen to make this their top priority and marquee issue. There is a fundamental disconnect between the majority party and the people of Tennessee."
Posted by Tom Humphrey on February 27, 2013 at 5:42 PM |
Comments
I'm sitting here wondering why this Fitzhugh dope, who represents a rural district (by MY standards, and I've lived up that way), would shoot Democrats in the foot this way. And looking at that district, I would be amazed if he survives a good Republican opponent.
Thank you to all the Democrats who stood together yesterday to defend our rights as innocent and vulnerable citizens who would be much more endangered with more guns available to the nut cases. Here in my neighborhood, we have had two fatal shootings in the past 3 weeks, one with an automatic weapon, both in daylight. And the comments seem to indicate that I chose the wrong part of town to live in. The gun violence will be 3 times as bad if crazies are allowed to carry loaded guns anywhere they want. STOP the gun violence. Vote against the NRA sponsored guns everywhere.
just remember, guns don't kill people--gun owners do. Why, I'm sure businesses big and small across our fair state just love the idea that a problem employee is packing a loaded gun just a few feet away from their workplace. Now when you fire a troublemaker, you don't wait for them to go home to get their gun, you can enjoy their explosive rage within minutes!
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Ohio students mark school shooting anniversary with wreaths, vigil
CHARDON, Ohio (Reuters) - Students clad in red-and-black school colors walked a mile on Wednesday in a procession from Ohio's Chardon High School to lay wreaths in the town square, marking a year since a shooting rampage in which three former classmates were killed.
Chardon, a small town about 40 miles east of Cleveland, was once known mainly for the county syrup festival, but along with communities in Connecticut, Colorado, Arkansas and Virginia, is now remembered for a school shooting spree.
On Wednesday, more than 100 people, including friends and relatives and police and firefighters from surrounding cities, joined the students at the square for the ceremony where the wreaths were placed beneath framed photographs of the three slain students.
A year ago, T.J. Lane, then 17, fired 10 rounds from a .22-caliber pistol at students gathered in a cafeteria at Chardon High School.
Demetrius Hewlin, 16, Russell King Jr., 17, and Daniel Parmertor, 16, were killed. Nick Walczak, who was paralyzed from the waist down, Nate Mueller and Joy Rickers were wounded.
Some Chardon students made blankets for child-trauma sufferers or collars for service dogs to mark the day. A candle-light vigil and concert were occurring on Wednesday night. Afterward, students were to release lanterns in a private event at the school.
"I'm glad this ... marker is over. It will help them put what happened behind us," said Mary Loder, whose daughter, Rachel, co-founded Chardon High School's chapter of the Linus Project, a group that makes blankets for traumatized children.
Loder, her husband, George Loder, and their children delivered blankets to Newtown, Connecticut, to support grieving residents after 20 children and six adults were shot and killed at an elementary school there in December.
Lane, who was quickly captured nearby and confessed that he had fired the shots, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to six counts including aggravated murder. He faces up to life in prison without parole at sentencing, which is scheduled for March 19.
School Superintendent Joseph Bergant told those gathered that he hoped the events "offer some control over how the impact of this event affects us."
The school shooting at Newtown ignited a national debate about gun violence and a push from some in Congress for expanded background checks aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of convicted criminals and the mentally ill.
The Senate Judiciary Committee could vote as early as Thursday on four separate gun-control bills, including a proposed ban on assault weapons. The bills are likely to be approved by the Democratic-led Judiciary Committee and be considered by the full Senate, congressional aides said on Tuesday.
Ohio state representatives observed a moment of silence on Wednesday in remembrance of the shooting, and Chardon state Representative John Patterson said he would introduce a bill to designate highways in the names of the three slain students.
(Editing by David Bailey and Cynthia Johnston)
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/ohio-students-mark-school-shooting-anniversary-wreaths-vigil-021816800.html
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Announcing the Insert Coin: New Challengers judges!
You've already voted for your favorite Insert Coin: New Challengers finalist, right? What? You haven't yet? What are you waiting for? Seriously. The voting's nearly closed! We've already whittled the list down to 10 finalists and asked you to help us get things down to five. Of course, there can only be one big winner, and for that we're bringing in the big guns.
MAKE Magazine Editor-in-Chief and Boing Boing co-editor Mark Frauenfelder will be joining us at Expand to help present the top five projects, each of whom will be getting time on our stage to convince readers and judges alike that they deserve to take home the top prize of $20,000. As for the judges themselves, we couldn't be happier -- the list includes four of the biggest names from the world of design, DIY, crowdfunding and gadget blogging. Check out the judges, after the break.
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Break-in at shop featured on TV's 'American Guns'
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (AP) ? Police in suburban Denver are investigating a break-in at the gun shop featured on Discovery Channel's "American Guns."
Wheat Ridge police were notified of a silent alarm at the Gunsmoke Gun Shop just before 4:15 a.m. Wednesday. When they arrived, they found that the shop had been entered through a hole in the roof.
Police say a witness across the street reported seeing a silver two-door car leaving the gun shop's parking lot, shortly after the silent alarm was received.
Police say it appears more than one person may have been involved in the burglary. Investigators had no suspect descriptions Wednesday afternoon, and an inventory of stolen property was not yet complete.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives is assisting local investigators.
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