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Sue Bowler talks to Jörg Renner at the end of his term as Editor-in-Chief of Geophysical Journal International, about Earth physics, surprises and what publishing really means for academics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Strong signs of a gravitational wave background have come after 15 years of pulsar monitoring – and there's more to come. Sue Bowler sifts the data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

NAM2023 proved to be an exceptionally busy week of science and socialising in the company of – can this be right? – Isaac Newton writes Sue Bowler [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The UK has plans for space. Sue Bowler explores challenges and opportunities on the road ahead. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler finds out about a research career in infrared astronomy, the instruments that made it a hot topic in space and ground-based astronomy – and the tremendous power of teamwork. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As the RAS journals move to Open Access publication, Sue Bowler finds out what the change means for research and the research community [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler talks to Ravindra Desai about the lure of solar physics, building a career and keeping safe on the Moon [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler talks to Dr Alexandra Amon, cosmologist and winner of this year's Caroline Herschel Lectureship [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As the space-faring world heads back to the Moon, Sue Bowler finds out what astronomers really really want from a lunar observatory – and what they will need to do in order to get it [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler takes her seat at The Flowering Desert, an opera inspired by a system of exoplanets, performed in the rarefied atmosphere of a planetarium [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler talks to the editors of a RASTI Special Issue about interferometric imaging and the computational challenges needed for the next wave of radio astronomy instruments [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler attends a special meeting at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Society to hear fascinating details of the life of William Herschel, first president of the RAS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

How does a UK-based astrophotographer build up a 30-year archive of spectacular planetary images? Sue Bowler finds that it takes: patience, passion, patience, drive and ... did we mention patience? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler visits the new First Light Visitor Centre at Jodrell Bank [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler summarizes the headlines from this year's NAM meeting [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

John Zarnecki has appealed to RAS Fellows to reach out to colleagues in Ukraine and offer support through the RAS. He expands on his reasons to Sue Bowler. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The RAS200 project to engage prisoners in astronomy, space and planetary sciences has a legacy in supporting prison leavers into employment. Sue Bowler reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Both scientists and historians are interested in astronomical heritage, but their interest focuses on different aspects of the subject. Sue Bowler listens in. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler visits the new First Light Visitor Centre at Jodrell Bank [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Chair of the RAS Early Career Network talks to Sue Bowler about space weather, connecting with others and taking chances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This issue of A&G includes articles selected by the RAS Early Career Network, highlighting their recent activities and examples of research. Sue Bowler meets the Committee running the group and find out what makes them tick. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The incoming president of the RAS talks to Sue Bowler about his goals for the Society, the significance of history and his mission to save Mozart [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler talks to the people in charge of the first new RAS journal in almost a century, RAS Techniques and Instruments, and hears that it is the place to discuss advances in the complex methods and tools that are changing the way scientists work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler talks about the much-delayed RAS Timeline, which goes live online from December, and will be coming soon as a spectacular installation at Burlington House [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler picks out highlights of a different but somehow familiar National Astronomy Meeting, online from the University of Bath in July [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler discovers how RAS 200 outreach with The Prince's Trust has inspired two young people [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler talks to Kenneth Philips and Mark Stenhoff about changing cultures, role models and riots [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler talks to organizers Carole Mundell, Cathryn Mitchell and Patricia Schady about the first fully virtual National Astronomy Meeting in July [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler remembers the Guernsey-born astronomer [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Editor Sue Bowler looks back – briefly – at astronomy and geophysics a quarter of a century ago [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler finds some positive outcomes from 2020 for RAS 200 outreach projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fifty years since the first touchdown on Venus, researchers have potentially detected a biosignature in its atmosphere. Sue Bowler thinks we are overdue for another trip to our twin planet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler explores the life and legacy of Sam Okoye, radio astronomer and early advocate of using astronomy for development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler summarizes the RAS Community Session 2020, usually part of the National Astronomy Meeting, but this year a successful stand-alone – and virtual – event. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The RAS 200 project in partnership with Girlguiding UK and the UK Space Agency is proving successful for all ages, as Sue Bowler reports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler chats with the organizers of the 13 March RAS Specialist Discussion Meeting "The near-Sun solar wind at solar minimum" about how they made it work for attendees in person and online – and the challenges and opportunities for our communities in the coming months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler explores the power of the arts to shine a light on science in western Ireland. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler looks back at the interwoven early years of the RAS and photography. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler looks at the RAS 200 project that uses exploring the universe while inside to help get on with life outside. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There's a revolution coming in high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy – but what will it take to make the most of this new wave of data? Sue Bowler reports from a discussion meeting in July. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sue Bowler summarizes a survey that highlights the need to improve our workplaces for LGBT+ physical scientists – and for everyone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lancaster University played host to a very successful National Astronomy Meeting at the start of July. Sue Bowler reports on both the conference and the news from NAM 2019. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]