* Astronomy

New prize for journalism aims to change perceptions of physics

In a year that has already seen the discovery of the Higgs Boson particle and the landing on Mars of the Curiosity Rover the opportunities for the media to raise awareness of amazing science has never been greater. To celebrate the work of science journalists and their importance in promoting contemporary scientific ideas and discoveries today sees the launch of a new prize for physics journalism. The prize offers the opportunity of an expenses paid trip to Japan, to visit world-leading facilities carrying out research at the frontiers of physics.
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