"Primatologist Jane Goodall, known for her work with chimpanzees, has died aged 91. During her career, Goodall "proved that science could extend its boundaries without losing rigour", says anthropologist and primatologist Mierya Mayor - she broke scientific convention by using names to identify animals and was among the first to show that they had emotions, empathy and culture. Beyond primatology, Goodall's talent as a storyteller showed it is possible for researchers to be advocates and be taken seriously, says conservation scientist Euan Ritchie."
"In an exclusive interview - her first since she became CDC director - she discusses her childhood on a dairy farm, the dedication of the agency's staff and an attack on its headquarters eight days into her tenure, in which a gunman killed a police officer. She lost her job, she says, because she refused to fire employees without cause or pre-approve vaccine recommendations that hadn't yet been made."
Jane Goodall died aged 91 after a career that combined rigorous observation with narrative to show that chimpanzees possess emotions, empathy and culture, and by naming individuals she challenged scientific conventions. Her storytelling and advocacy demonstrated that researchers can campaign and retain credibility, and she inspired many women into science. Microbiologist and immunologist Susan Monarez was ousted as CDC director a month after appointment; she recounts an early attack on headquarters and says she was removed for refusing to fire staff without cause or pre-approve vaccine guidance. Researchers developed a method to power DNA-based computers by cycling system temperatures. A historic treaty to protect the world's seas has been ratified, and engineers built a parachute designed with deliberate holes.
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