Beatriz Sánchez-Cano

Planetary Scientist @ University of Leicester. STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellow. Editor of JGR Planets. Lead Scientist of ESA M7 candidate M-MATISSE

[Beatriz Sánchez-Cano @BSCRedrojo]

A picture for the modern history! The M-MATISSE community together ✨🛰🛰✨

[Beatriz Sánchez-Cano @BSCRedrojo]

🚨 New Mars paper alert! 🔴🛰️ led by Dikshita Meggi, combining near-simultaneous observations from @esascience Mars Express and @MAVEN2Mars to investigate how topside ionospheric layer vary in space and time over timescales as short as 8–43 min!

https://t.co/0d14raXqWV

[Vincent Ledvina @Vincent_Ledvina]

I have processed more SMILE UVI quicklook data, this time with the solar wind data on the side. We have all heard south Bz is important, but check out what happens to the auroral oval when a big stretch of south Bz affects Earth--the auroral oval expands rapidly!

[Vincent Ledvina @Vincent_Ledvina]

The auroral oval over 24+ hours. What a sight! SMILE UVI is delivering some of the most impressive and jaw-dropping auroral imagery we have ever seen. Substorms punctuate the breahing auroral oval as it responds to the solar wind environment affecting Earth.

[Beatriz Sánchez-Cano @BSCRedrojo]

📢 We’re recruiting PhD students @PhysicsUoL for Autumn 2027 and I’m very excited that one of the projects will be working with me on AI Mars space weather! 🚀🔴
If you’re interested in Mars, space weather, data science and AI, we’d love to hear from you!

https://t.co/Sq1bRpxBqC

[Beatriz Sánchez-Cano @BSCRedrojo]

@slyardley Yayyyyyyyy

[SRUK/CERU @ComunidadCeru]

Desde CERU, despedimos con profundo dolor a la Dra. Marta Shahbazi Alonso, una científica excepcional, compañera, amiga y colaboradora, y una integrante muy querida de nuestra comunidad científica internacional.
Marta era un referente para muchas de nosotras. Destacó por su investigación en biología del desarrollo y por su dedicación a fortalecer el equilibrio entre la carrera profesional y la familia, visibilizando la figura de la "madre científica". Por todo su trabajo y sus contribuciones a la comunidad, este año había sido reconocida como XI Talento Emergente de CERU.
Su talento, su dedicación y sus valiosas contribuciones a la ciencia dejan una huella imborrable, tanto en el ámbito científico como en las personas que tuvieron la suerte de compartir su camino. La recordaremos siempre con profunda admiración, respeto y cariño.
En estos momentos tan difíciles, queremos transmitir nuestro más sincero pésame y todo nuestro afecto a su familia, amistades, compañeros, colaboradores y a toda la comunidad científica que hoy lamenta su pérdida.
A quienes necesiten apoyo, compañía o simplemente alguien con quien hablar, queremos recordarles que nuestra comunidad está aquí para ellos. Las puertas de CERU y nuestros canales de contacto permanecen abiertas.

At SRUK/CERU, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Marta Shahbazi Alonso, an exceptional scientist, a dear colleague, friend and collaborator, and a much-valued member of our international scientific community.
Marta was a role model for many of us. She stood out for her research in developmental biology and for her commitment to strengthening the balance between professional career and family life, giving visibility to the figure of the "scientist mother". In recognition of her work and contributions to the community, this year she had been named SRUK/CERU's XI Emerging Talent.
Her talent, dedication and invaluable contributions to science have left a lasting legacy, not only in the scientific world but also in the lives of those fortunate enough to have known and worked alongside her. We will always remember her with deep admiration, respect and affection.
At this incredibly difficult time, we extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to her family, friends, colleagues, collaborators and the wider scientific community mourning her loss.
To anyone who may need support, companionship or simply someone to talk to, please know that our community is here for you. SRUK/CERU's doors and communication channels remain open to anyone who wishes to reach out.

[Beatriz Sánchez-Cano @BSCRedrojo]

@slyardley This is very great!!

[Beatriz Sánchez-Cano @BSCRedrojo]

Go MMX!!! @mmx_jaxa_en

[University of Leicester @uniofleicester]

News | Prestigious Institute of Physics award for University of Leicester initiative with local schools

👉 https://t.co/3Bsz25bB0o

#CitizensOfChange | @PhysicsUoL @PhysicsNews

[Beatriz Sánchez-Cano @BSCRedrojo]

✨✨Paper alert!✨✨ this new @esascience Mars Express study led by me, identifies solar radio bursts at Mars. Every new observation point matters, and Mars provides a unique window to track how these bursts evolve across the heliosphere and beyond Earth.
https://t.co/bWhiGG3t8h

[BBC Leicester @BBCLeicester]

Asteroids named after scientists to recognise work https://t.co/qTgihgo9ZI

[Beatriz Sánchez-Cano @BSCRedrojo]

Happy New Year to Mars! ✨✨🥂🥂✨✨

https://t.co/B9nDYyXnEW

[Space Park Leicester @SpaceParkLeic]

🪐 Their names are now part of the Solar System.

Leicester planetary scientists Dr Beatriz Sánchez-Cano & Dr Daniel Sheward have had asteroids officially named after them by the International Astronomical Union.

20685 Sánchez-Cano.
20713 Sheward.

https://t.co/jpZq7oXsGM

[ESA Science @esascience]

A successful Earth flyby improves Juice’s course to Jupiter.

Earlier today, @ESA_Juice flew just 8640 km above the Indian Ocean and snapped these images with its onboard monitoring cameras.

1️⃣Africa, by Juice monitoring camera 2️⃣Madagascar, by Juice NavCam
3️⃣Moon, by Juice NavCam

[Space Park Leicester @SpaceParkLeic]

Space Park Leicester has been highlighted in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027.

The Guide recognises Leicester’s longstanding strengths in space research and highlights Space Park’s potential to contribute £750m to the UK space sector over the next decade.

[BepiColombo @BepiColombo]

During our 4th encounter with Mercury in September 2024, the SIXS instrument revealed the bombardment of a large fraction of Mercury's surface by highly energetic particles originating at the Sun. Published in Nature Astronomy.
#BepiColombo
https://t.co/lThZ6ZkxNX

[Beatriz Sánchez-Cano @BSCRedrojo]

What a remarkable two weeks it has been: sharing results from three missions, joining the celebrations around @BepiColombo separation, presenting at #Mercury2026, and exchanging ideas with the planetary community at #EPSC2026. Busy days!

[Beatriz Sánchez-Cano @BSCRedrojo]

✨✨paper alert✨✨ Planetary shielding and surface precipitation of solar energetic particles during @BepiColombo ‘s close Mercury flyby led by Emilia Kilpua
https://t.co/zsnZStmwz6

[BepiColombo @BepiColombo]

Farewell, MTM! 💜

[Beatriz Sánchez-Cano @BSCRedrojo]

📢 Attending @europlanetmedia #EPSC2026?
Want to know more about @JGRPlanets, the peer-review process, and tips for publishing with us? Join me next Tuesday for a meet-and-greet. Whether you're an early-career researcher or an experienced author, everyone is welcome!