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What was the periodicity of the radio waves detected by Jocelyn Bell Burnell that led to the discovery of pulsars?
What was the periodicity of the radio waves detected by Jocelyn Bell Burnell that led to the discovery of pulsars?
Who was the supervisor under whom Jocelyn Bell Burnell conducted her PhD thesis?
Who was the supervisor under whom Jocelyn Bell Burnell conducted her PhD thesis?
Which term was initially used to refer to the pulsating signals detected by Jocelyn Bell Burnell before the name 'pulsar' was adopted?
Which term was initially used to refer to the pulsating signals detected by Jocelyn Bell Burnell before the name 'pulsar' was adopted?
What prestigious title did Jocelyn Bell Burnell receive in 2007 for her contributions to science?
What prestigious title did Jocelyn Bell Burnell receive in 2007 for her contributions to science?
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What was the primary factor that led to the revolution of understanding neutron stars in astrophysics due to Bell Burnell's discovery?
What was the primary factor that led to the revolution of understanding neutron stars in astrophysics due to Bell Burnell's discovery?
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What was the original working title used by Jocelyn Bell Burnell for the signals she detected?
What was the original working title used by Jocelyn Bell Burnell for the signals she detected?
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What significant milestone was achieved by Jocelyn Bell Burnell in 1967?
What significant milestone was achieved by Jocelyn Bell Burnell in 1967?
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What title was awarded to Jocelyn Bell Burnell in 2007 recognizing her contributions to astronomy?
What title was awarded to Jocelyn Bell Burnell in 2007 recognizing her contributions to astronomy?
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Which aspect of her early education influenced Jocelyn Bell Burnell's decision to focus on astronomy?
Which aspect of her early education influenced Jocelyn Bell Burnell's decision to focus on astronomy?
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Who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1974 for the pulsar discovery, despite not having Bell Burnell's name mentioned?
Who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1974 for the pulsar discovery, despite not having Bell Burnell's name mentioned?
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