science history

"Hidden Figures" Scientists Posthumously Honored With Congressional Gold Medal

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Human Interest
Health & Safety

NASA's 'Hidden Figures' awarded Congressional Gold Medals for pioneering space work

3:48pm September 19, 2024

A group of Black female scientists and mathematicians known as NASA's “Hidden Figures” were honored Wednesday with Congressional Gold Medals, the highest award given to citizens by Congress.

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Health & Safety
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Race

Some plant names can be racist. Scientists are looking to rename them

5:00am July 31, 2024

by Ari Daniel

An international group of researchers has voted to modify the scientific names of more than 200 plant species whose names carry a derogatory word.

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