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Science blog: Women in science—the Trimates, sister scholars

In the 1950s and 60s, paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey came up with a master plan to advance the emerging field of primatology. The focus of...

Science blog: The dangers of a thawing permafrost

If you are someone who regularly keeps up with climate change news, you have most likely heard of “permafrost.” However, not many people are...

Science Blog: Women in Science—Mary-Claire King, gene queen

Mary-Claire King is one of science’s most brilliant and inspiring women, and her application of genetic medicine has benefited so many people in many...

Science Blog: Women in Science—spotlight on Ada Yonath

“I was described as a dreamer, a fantasist, even the village idiot. I didn’t care. What I cared about was convincing people to allow...

Science Blog: Lise Meitner, atomic brunette

With the International Day of Women and Girls in Science having occurred on Feb. 11, I think that it’s important to both reflect on...
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