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Jonathan Amos
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BBC Science Correspondent
Cambridge, UKbbcnews.comJoined January 2010

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Previously known as the Spearpoint ankylosaur, the specimen has been in a private collection since the 80s, but was acquired by Dinosaur Isle in 2021 and will be going on display there!
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I am *absolutely delighted* to see this paper out! Please welcome Vectipelta barretti, a new ankylosaur from the Wessex Fm of Isle of Wight. It is named after @NHMdinolab to say thank you for being such an important mentor, colleague, supervisor &friend tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108
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We're closer than ever to finding the first stars in the universe. Two new papers, using JWST, report tentative hints of so-called Population III stars shortly after the Big Bang. Are they the smoking gun we've been looking for? Words by me
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Perspective on the scale of #CanadaWildfires with #CopernicusAtmosphere GFAS data confluence.ecmwf.int/display/CKB/CA showing the fire locations/intensity across the country & the incredibly steep increase in emissions since 1 May (up to 9 June) compared to 2003-2022 #wildfire #IIFF
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Breaking: The United States has just announced a $2.1 billion military aid package for Ukraine. This includes munitions for Patriot air defense systems. This will help Ukraine better defend itself against Russia. This will help prevent Russian aggression. This is a… Show more
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My latest #space paper is out, looking at the 'Revolution Space' Moon plans published by 's HLAG in March. I discuss what's required for this grand vision to work. (Hint: it's not "space autonomy") Foreword by Lord Willetts, Chair . More: geostrategy.org.uk/research/europ
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🚨 NEW RESEARCH 🚨 ‘Europe’s new “Moonshot” space plan: how should Britain respond?’ In this new Policy Paper, @GElefteriu breaks down Europe’s ‘Revolution Space’ report, identifying areas for improvement and interest to the UK... Read the paper here 👇 geostrategy.org.uk/research/europ
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🔵 You might have seen a recent tweet by talking about using Sentinel satellite🛰️ imagery for a article even making the front page. Satellite data has a growing importance in #journalism and is a perfect tool for using it. #OSINT 1/3
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Our investigation in today's paper with a @sentinel_hub satellite image on the front page. twitter.com/trbrtc/status/…
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I’m not sure this is the right inspiration vehicle. An Prime model or a mock-up would have been a better “show and tell” than a replica of this failed vehicle.
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Blast off! 🚀 We’re in Southampton for the launch of our #SpaceForEveryone tour. 🚀 Come to West Bargate to learn more about space careers and stand next to a 72ft replica of a rocket! Learn more about the tour 👉 gov.uk/government/new
Replica of the Virgin Orbit LauncherOne rocket in Southampton.
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