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Molecular biologist Alka Rao brought together her research group and sign-language specialists to broaden access to science for deaf students in India.
Andrew Lincowski was a police officer before undertaking a PhD in astronomy and astrobiology. For a while, his career spanned both roles, before he moved into teaching.
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