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The Women Who Helped Launch Apollo: The Unsung Heroes of the Moon Mission
The article "The Women Who Helped Launch Apollo: The Unsung Heroes of the Moon Mission" from BBC Science Focus reveals the overlooked contributions of women to the Apollo program. It recounts the vital roles played by female engineers, programmers, and seamstresses, such as JoAnn Morgan, Margaret Hamilton, and Judith Love Cohen, whose expertise helped make the Moon landing possible.
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The Gender Pain Gap: Why It’s Time to Take Women’s Health More Seriously
The article "The Gender Pain Gap: Why It’s Time to Take Women’s Health More Seriously" from BBC Science Focus discusses the disparities in how women's pain is treated compared with men's. Women often face longer wait times for diagnoses and treatment, and their pain is frequently dismissed or misunderstood.
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Five Pioneering Women in Tech You Should Really Know About
The article "Five Pioneering Women in Tech You Should Really Know About" from BBC Science Focus highlights the achievements of five remarkable women in STEM. Ada Lovelace, Katherine Johnson, Dame Stephanie Shirley, Michelle Zatlyn, and Elizabeth Coulombe have made significant contributions to technology, computing, and environmental sustainability, inspiring future generations to pursue careers in STEM.