Indian-origin writer wins Physics journalism prize

A London-based Indian-origin writer has won the inaugural Physics Journalism Prize aimed at inspiring the next generation of physicists by encouraging journalists to spread awareness about the complex subject. Anil Ananthaswamy, a consultant at New Scientist Magazine and author of "The Edge of Physics," has won the prize sponsored by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The Physics Journalism Prize offers an expenses paid trip to Japan to visit world-leading facilities carrying out research at the frontiers of physics. His article 'Hip Hip Array', that "brings to life" on the Square Kilometer Array, an international project to design and build the largest radio telescope ever conceived, made him the winner, according to an IOP release. "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", Sir Peter Knight, President of IOP, said. Kirsten Bodley, chief executive of STEMNET, said the winning article will be "particularly inspirational to young people, offering them an opportunity to see how fascinating contemporary physics research can be".