The scientist who designed the AstraZeneca vaccine is getting her own Barbie doll
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Female scientists don’t actually exist, according to the GCSE science curriculum
Women? In science? Never!
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Finally, an all-female spacewalk is under way – this is why it matters
Women make their mark in astronomical history
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This woman could be the first person to walk on Mars
Alyssa Carson is one of the world's youngest astronauts in training, working to fulfil her dream of travelling to Mars.
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People
Brave, Not Perfect: how failure led one woman to her dream career
Failing as a politician taught Reshma Saujani the value of bravery.
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Simone Biles just broke a 29-year-old record in serious style
Plus, four more good news stories that went viral this week.
Life
Ada Lovelace Day: how her legacy is helping to close the gender pay gap
Meet the new generation of women making waves in STEM.
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Life
From a 7-year-old inventor to the cutest toddler reunion, this week’s feel-good news stories
Celebrating five of the positive news stories which warmed our hearts this week.
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Life
Astronaut Barbie has landed, and it’s one giant leap for women in STEM
NASA recently confirmed it is finally sending a woman to the moon.
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Life
We need to stop asking this question if we want to see more women in STEM
It’s all about a change in approach.
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People
Karlie Kloss has the best explanation for why she quit Victoria’s Secret
The supermodel said she was uncomfortable with how the brand portrayed women.
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Life
The hilarious story behind Marie Curie’s viral cake photo
And how Mariah Carey got mixed up in it.
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NASA is finally ready to send the first woman to the moon – 50 years after the Apollo mission
It'll be the first step in getting people to Mars.
Life
Women at the very top of their game in tech are being called “Tinkerbell”
“They all clapped and said, ‘Tinkerbell!’”
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Life
Three young women on reaching for the stars, and finding space
Inspiration for any woman wanting to go to space.
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- Richard Ginger
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Life
Alexa: Tell me why artificial intelligence is sexist
New research shows that virtual assistants reinforce gender bias
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- Hollie Richardson
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Visible Women
Why visible role models are so important for black women in STEM
New research highlights the inspiring role played by black female scientists.
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Visible Women
Meet Dr Katie Bouman, the 29-year-old who made that black hole photo possible
“Congratulations and thank you for your enormous contribution to the advancments of science and mankind.”
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People
This woman has become the first to win a major maths prize
Karen Uhlenbeck is a mathematician on a mission.
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How love led this scientist to pursue a life-saving career path
“To be honest, I stayed because of my supervisor”
Life
Why this tweet about two laptops has sparked gender bias fury on Twitter
“If anyone is curious as to why women feel unwelcome in tech, check it out.”
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