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What was the main scientific contribution of Abdus Salam?
What was the main scientific contribution of Abdus Salam?
Which scientist's work contradicted classical Newtonian gravity?
Which scientist's work contradicted classical Newtonian gravity?
What theory did Fred Hoyle develop regarding the universe?
What theory did Fred Hoyle develop regarding the universe?
What significant role did Katherine Johnson play in the Apollo 11 mission?
What significant role did Katherine Johnson play in the Apollo 11 mission?
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Which aspect explored by Irene Uchida relates to genetic disorders?
Which aspect explored by Irene Uchida relates to genetic disorders?
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What major scientific contribution is Eric Kandel known for?
What major scientific contribution is Eric Kandel known for?
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Which scientist is associated with the prediction of the Higgs boson?
Which scientist is associated with the prediction of the Higgs boson?
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What important environmental issue did Mario J. Molina help identify?
What important environmental issue did Mario J. Molina help identify?
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Which achievement is Mae Carol Jemison known for?
Which achievement is Mae Carol Jemison known for?
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What was the focus of Carol Greider's Nobel Prize-winning research?
What was the focus of Carol Greider's Nobel Prize-winning research?
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What technological advancement is Donna Strickland known for?
What technological advancement is Donna Strickland known for?
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In what year was Peter Higgs awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics?
In what year was Peter Higgs awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics?
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Which factor contributed to the downfall of CFC use identified by Molina?
Which factor contributed to the downfall of CFC use identified by Molina?
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Which scientist is associated with the discovery of the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis?
Which scientist is associated with the discovery of the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis?
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What theory did Fred Hoyle support that was later largely discredited?
What theory did Fred Hoyle support that was later largely discredited?
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Which physicist contributed to the understanding of memory and learning through the study of synapses?
Which physicist contributed to the understanding of memory and learning through the study of synapses?
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Which individual's work led to the banning of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?
Which individual's work led to the banning of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?
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Which scientist was the first African American woman to travel in space?
Which scientist was the first African American woman to travel in space?
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Which scientist's work involved the study of telomeres and their relation to cancer?
Which scientist's work involved the study of telomeres and their relation to cancer?
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What significant prediction was made by Abdus Salam's electroweak theory?
What significant prediction was made by Abdus Salam's electroweak theory?
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What mechanism did Donna Strickland help develop in the field of laser physics?
What mechanism did Donna Strickland help develop in the field of laser physics?
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Which scientist's discoveries contradicted Newton's laws regarding star velocities in galaxies?
Which scientist's discoveries contradicted Newton's laws regarding star velocities in galaxies?
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Who shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with Eric Kandel for work related to behavior?
Who shared the Nobel Prize in Physics with Eric Kandel for work related to behavior?
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Which scientist contributed to astronautical calculations and played a role in the Apollo 11 mission?
Which scientist contributed to astronautical calculations and played a role in the Apollo 11 mission?
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What major concept did Fred Hoyle coin during a radio talk?
What major concept did Fred Hoyle coin during a radio talk?
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Which of the following scientists contributed to the development of thrusters for unmanned spacecraft?
Which of the following scientists contributed to the development of thrusters for unmanned spacecraft?
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Which scientist extensively investigated congenital abnormalities and their genetic components?
Which scientist extensively investigated congenital abnormalities and their genetic components?
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Flashcards
Hoyle's Steady State Theory
Hoyle's Steady State Theory
A theory suggesting the universe is constantly expanding and creating new matter, without any beginning or an end.
Irene Uchida's Research
Irene Uchida's Research
Investigated the links between genes, chromosomes and health, particularly chromosome variations in genetic disorders.
Katherine Johnson's Role in Space Missions
Katherine Johnson's Role in Space Missions
Calculated trajectories for important space missions, including Alan Shepard's, and contributed to Apollo 11 & the US space shuttle programs.
Yvonne Brill's Inventions
Yvonne Brill's Inventions
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Salam's Electroweak Theory
Salam's Electroweak Theory
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Eric Kandel's Research
Eric Kandel's Research
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Peter Higgs's Discovery
Peter Higgs's Discovery
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Mario Molina's Environmental Impact
Mario Molina's Environmental Impact
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Lap-Chee Tsui's Breakthrough
Lap-Chee Tsui's Breakthrough
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Mae Jemison's Milestone
Mae Jemison's Milestone
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Donna Strickland's Innovation
Donna Strickland's Innovation
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Carol Greider's Research on Telomeres
Carol Greider's Research on Telomeres
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What are telomeres?
What are telomeres?
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Fred Hoyle
Fred Hoyle
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Steady State Theory
Steady State Theory
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Big Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory
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Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson
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NACA
NACA
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Yvonne Brill
Yvonne Brill
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Abdus Salam
Abdus Salam
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Electroweak Theory
Electroweak Theory
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Vera Rubin
Vera Rubin
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Dark Matter
Dark Matter
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Eric Kandel
Eric Kandel
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Mario Molina
Mario Molina
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Lap-Chee Tsui
Lap-Chee Tsui
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Mae Carol Jemison
Mae Carol Jemison
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Donna Strickland
Donna Strickland
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Carol Greider
Carol Greider
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