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In 1920s Schenectady, Katharine Burr Blodgett broke barriers as one of the first female research scientists at General Electric, creating innovations that changed how we see the world. Her partnership with Nobel laureate Irving Langmuir produced breakthroughs in molecular science that still impact our lives today.
A new podcast reveals how physicist Katharine Burr Blodgett pioneered nanotechnology a century ago, becoming Cambridge's first female physics Ph.D. at age 26. Her groundbreaking work at General Electric helped shape modern industrial research.
A brilliant female physicist who invented non-reflective glass nearly vanished from history, but researchers are now bringing her groundbreaking story back to light. The Lost Women of Science Initiative is ensuring her contributions won't be forgotten again.
A great-niece opened a New Hampshire storage unit to discover laboratory notebooks and personal papers belonging to pioneering physicist Katharine Burr Blodgett, revealing the hidden life of a groundbreaking scientist. The century-old documents had been carefully preserved by family members who recognized their historical importance.
In 1918, Katharine Burr Blodgett became the first woman scientist at General Electric's legendary research lab, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries that changed modern technology. Her story of courage and brilliance continues to inspire young scientists today.
Katharine Burr Blodgett invented the non-reflective glass we use every day, but her boss took most of the credit. A century after she became the first woman to earn a physics PhD from Cambridge, scientists are finally telling her story.
Katharine Burr Blodgett created nonreflecting glass through meticulous experiments with thin film coatings, breaking barriers as a woman scientist. Her revolutionary discovery transformed optics and made her an overnight sensation.
Katharine Burr Blodgett created nonreflecting glass in 1938, transforming everything from eyeglasses to cameras. The woman who worked alongside a Nobel Prize winner finally stepped into the spotlight with a discovery that still shapes our world today.
Feeling paralyzed by climate anxiety? Dr. Katharine Wilkinson created a program that helps thousands find their unique role in building a better future.
After watching climate advocates burn out for years, Katharine Wilkinson wrote a guide to help them stay emotionally strong. Her book "Climate Wayfinding" offers reflection exercises, art, and community discussion prompts instead of another overwhelming to-do list.
A self-taught German scientist invented a groundbreaking instrument that became the foundation for Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, proving that genius can emerge from the most unexpected places. Agnes Pockels' homemade device revolutionized surface science and still influences technology we use every day.
An 89-year-old grandmother is fighting to keep the beloved street garden she's tended for 25 years after the council ordered it removed. Nearly 200 neighbors have signed a petition to save the community oasis in St John's Wood.
Nearly a thousand volunteers in Cape Coral spent three days packing specially formulated meals to fight child malnutrition worldwide. The weekend event brought together students, church members, and community volunteers who packed enough meals to feed hundreds of children.
The Duchess of Kent made sure her passion for helping young musicians lived on, leaving £10,000 in her will to the charity she co-founded. The gift will continue supporting talented kids from low-income families who dream of making music.
While their brothers became household names, these seven remarkable women were warriors, musical prodigies, and spiritual leaders who shaped history in their own right. Their stories deserve to be told.
Three Fort Collins high school seniors have earned prestigious National Merit Scholarships worth $2,500 each, chosen from more than 15,000 finalists nationwide. Their achievement represents the pinnacle of academic excellence in a competition where less than 1% of students reach finalist status.
An Australian invention that helps surgeons see missed cancer during breast surgery just scored a spot among the world's top medical innovations. The breakthrough could save thousands of women from needing second operations.
Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation's only Catholic HBCU, just earned the #4 spot in Forbes' first-ever ranking of private historically Black colleges for graduate success. The New Orleans university stands out for producing more African American medical school students than any other school in America.
Three students from Timnath and Fort Collins just earned prestigious National Merit Scholarships worth up to $8,000 each for their dream colleges. They're part of an elite group of 6,700 students nationwide sharing nearly $24 million in scholarship funding.
Nearly half of young people say climate anxiety impacts their daily lives. A new guide offers a path through overwhelm toward meaningful action.
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