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Which medal did Jocelyn receive in addition to the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics?

  • Nobel Peace Prize

  • Oscar for Best Director

  • Copley Medal

  • None

Answer

In addition to the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, Jocelyn Bell Burnell received the Copley Medal in 2018. The Copley Medal is a prestigious award given by the Royal Society for outstanding contributions to science. Bell Burnell was recognized for her discovery of pulsars, which are rotating neutron stars that emit radio waves.
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