We would like to make these discoveries routine and eventually push into the 'super Earth' regime.

It's a bit embarrassing getting such a big prize. My collaborators really deserve it for all of their innovative and hard work. My long-time buddy, Paul Butler, has been the brains and the engine behind our planet search. I am indebted to him for every single planet we've found.

I feel honored to represent my team for the Shaw award,

I am honored to be included with professor Mayor in this award. His innovative brilliance has been impressive and he has served as a model for young scientists.

These orbs are the destinations of the real Star Trek. And they can be explored with excellent cameras at the modest cost of $5 per taxpayer per year.

Her routine was as predictable as the rotation of the earth.