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fromFortune
18 hours ago

Jane Goodall made a name for herself with no degree, no experience: She got a job as a waitress and saved 'every penny' on a one-way ticket to Africa | Fortune

Jane Goodall revolutionized understanding of chimpanzees and redefined conservation through pioneering field research, perseverance, and overcoming gender and educational barriers.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Wildlife advocate and primate expert Jane Goodall dies aged 91

Jane Goodall revolutionized primatology, showed chimpanzees' intelligence and emotions, and became a global conservation and climate advocate.
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fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

How to Create Harmony Between Your Personal and Professional Goals

Marie Curie balanced pioneering scientific work with single motherhood, integrating her daughters into her scientific life, enabling her eldest to win a Nobel Prize.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Margaret Rossiter, historian of women in science, dies at 81 | Cornell Chronicle

"It was not uncommon for boxes of 10 books at a time to arrive from the library, and her office could be the model for any illustration of books and articles literally spilling off tables and shelves."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Unsung observatory worker was UK's first professional female astronomer, experts say

Annie Walker was the first British professional female astronomer, actively observing stars at Cambridge Observatory.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

'SALLY' uncovers the hidden personal side of pioneering astronaut

"SALLY" explores the life of astronaut Sally Ride, revealing her legacy and personal relationships, particularly highlighting her 27-year relationship with Tam O'Shaughnessy.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

NASA astronaut Kathryn Thornton: All the progress we've made over the past 70 years is in peril'

Kathryn Thornton represents a pivotal shift in NASA's space exploration, advocating for diversity and innovation.
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fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Details Matter: The Life and Work of Donna Matuizek

Donna Matuizek's meticulous attention to detail has greatly influenced the safety and reliability of biotech products over her 30-year career.
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fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez pose in their space suits as they prepare for Blue Origin flight

Katy Perry and an all-female crew are set to make a glam statement in space using custom-designed flight suits.
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