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Reading Scientist Wins Prestigious U.S. Award for Space Animations

Reading Scientist Wins Prestigious U.S. Award for Space Animations

University of Reading scientist James O'Donoghue wins the 2026 Carl Sagan Medal after his space animations rack up 400m views worldwide.

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