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Since 1968, the American Institute of Physics has recognised journalists, authors, reporters and other diverse writers for their efforts in science communication.

This year, the Writing for Children prize has been awarded to Professor Prinja for his extensively illustrated and far-reaching guide to the universe.

The judging committee emphasised that 鈥楶lanetarium鈥� is a book that can provide hours of education and family discussions. The committee was 鈥渋mpressed with the depth of scientific concepts and areas of astronomy covered in the book.鈥�

In addition to his research on the evolution and properties of the most massive stars in the galaxy and their progression into supernovae, Professor Prinja has a personal goal of bringing astronomy to more diverse audiences, including children, and has written over 20 successful outreach-level science books.

On hearing the news, Professor Prinja said: 鈥淭he universe and its incredible contents are my inspirations for 鈥楶lanetarium.鈥� From planets to stars and galaxies, I particularly wanted to share the awe and excitement of space with the young readers. Chris Wormell鈥檚 stunning illustrations drove me further, and with 鈥楶lanetarium,鈥� we really want inspire and enthuse the next generation of universe explorers!鈥�

The winners of the 2019 Science Communication Awards were acknowledged for work on topics as varied as robotics inspired by animals, the nature of the universe, climate change,听the awe and excitement of space, and the mystery of听black holes.

The 鈥榖ook鈥� category was won by David L. Hu for 鈥淗ow to Walk on Water and Climb Up Walls鈥� (Princeton University Press) and Marcia Bartusiak for 鈥淒ispatches from Planet 3鈥� (Yale University Press). The 鈥榓rticle鈥� category was won by Nathaniel Rich for 鈥淟osing Earth 鈥� The Decade We Almost Stopped Climate Change. A Tragedy in Two Acts鈥� (New York Times Magazine), and the 鈥榖roadcast and new media鈥� category was won by Rushmore DeNooyer for 鈥淣OVA - Black Hole Apocalypse鈥� (the WGBH Educational Foundation).

"We are honoured to award these five incredible works of literature and film,鈥� said AIP CEO Michael Moloney. 鈥淎s masters of communication, this year鈥檚 winners have demonstrated unique, poignant and universally relevant storytelling about topical concepts that highlight the beauty of scientific discovery.鈥�

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• Professor Raman Prinja鈥檚 academic profile
• 果冻影院 Physics & Astronomy
• 果冻影院 Mathematical & Physical Sciences

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• Professor Raman Prinja

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