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Astronomer who discovered what stars are made of faced bias

  • December 23, 2024
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If you asked an average person to name influential astronomers in history, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin likely wouldn’t be among them. But there’s an argument to be made that she should be a household name. She’s the reason we know what stars are made ofbut gender bias nearly kept the astrophysicist from gaining the recognition she deserved. […]