DIRECTORY PART 2

Theory that the universe has a constant density while expanding due to continuous matter creation.

Proposed that chemical elements form step-by-step by nuclear reactions in stars.

Abdus Salam's theory unifying the weak and electromagnetic forces.

Observed that outer stars in spiral galaxies move as fast as those closer to the center, challenging Newton's laws.

Dark matter that affects star speeds in galaxies, beyond observed amounts

Irene Uchida studied how genes and chromosomes affect health in diseases like Down syndrome and congenital heart disease

Irene Uchida examined the impact of X-rays on chromosomes.

Mathematically calculated space missions, including Apollo 11.

Invented a propulsion system to keep spacecraft in stationary orbit.

Yvonne Brill worked on thrusters for weather satellites and rocket designs for US Moon missions, and the Mars observer.

A particle predicted by Peter Higgs' theory, explaining the origin of mass in elementary particles.

Eric Kandel's research focused on how nerve junctions (synapses) affect memory and learning.

Mario Molina and Sherwood Rowland discovered that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) damage the ozone layer.

Lap-Chee Tsui contributed to identifying the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis.

A technique developed by Donna Strickland with Gérard Mourou, used in optics.