Every two years, the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters awards the Kavli Prizes, recognizing extraordinary achievements in astrophysics, nanoscience, and neuroscience. Akin to the Nobel Prizes (but covering different fields), they come with widespread recognition, a prestigious medal, and a US$1,000,000 prize for the laureates. This year, the astrophysics prizes were awarded to pioneers of extraterrestrial life: David Charbonneau and Sara Seager, for their pioneering work in discovering and characterizing exoplanets and their atmospheres. Astrophysics: Unveiling the Mysteries of Exoplane…
