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Peter Higgs is known for his work in ______ and for developing a theory that explains the origin of elementary particle mass.
Peter Higgs is known for his work in ______ and for developing a theory that explains the origin of elementary particle mass.
physics
Eric Kandel focused his research on the cellular basis of behavior and the role of ______ in memory and learning.
Eric Kandel focused his research on the cellular basis of behavior and the role of ______ in memory and learning.
synapses
Mario J. Molina's research on chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) showed that they are harmful to the ______.
Mario J. Molina's research on chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) showed that they are harmful to the ______.
ozone layer
Lap-Chee Tsui identified the faulty gene responsible for ______, a life-threatening disease.
Lap-Chee Tsui identified the faulty gene responsible for ______, a life-threatening disease.
Mae Carol Jemison made history as the first African-American woman to travel in ______.
Mae Carol Jemison made history as the first African-American woman to travel in ______.
Donna Strickland developed a technique called ______ which enabled the generation of the shortest and most intense laser pulses.
Donna Strickland developed a technique called ______ which enabled the generation of the shortest and most intense laser pulses.
Carol Greider's research on ______ earned her the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Carol Greider's research on ______ earned her the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Both Peter Higgs and Donna Strickland received the Nobel Prize in ______ for their significant contributions to science.
Both Peter Higgs and Donna Strickland received the Nobel Prize in ______ for their significant contributions to science.
Fred Hoyle proposed that most chemical elements could be created step-by-step by nuclear reactions within large ______.
Fred Hoyle proposed that most chemical elements could be created step-by-step by nuclear reactions within large ______.
Katherine Johnson played a crucial role in calculating trajectories for many space missions, including those of ______, the first American in space.
Katherine Johnson played a crucial role in calculating trajectories for many space missions, including those of ______, the first American in space.
Irene Uchida discovered that individuals with Down syndrome have an extra ______ (47 rather than 46).
Irene Uchida discovered that individuals with Down syndrome have an extra ______ (47 rather than 46).
Yvonne Brill developed a propulsion system for keeping unmanned spacecraft in ______ orbit.
Yvonne Brill developed a propulsion system for keeping unmanned spacecraft in ______ orbit.
Abdus Salam developed the electroweak theory, which unifies the weak interaction with the electromagnetic ______.
Abdus Salam developed the electroweak theory, which unifies the weak interaction with the electromagnetic ______.
Vera Rubin's research indicated the existence of ______ matter within galaxies.
Vera Rubin's research indicated the existence of ______ matter within galaxies.
Fred Hoyle coined the term '______' during a popular radio talk.
Fred Hoyle coined the term '______' during a popular radio talk.
Katherine Johnson began working at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) in ______.
Katherine Johnson began working at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) in ______.
Abdus Salam received the Nobel Prize in Physics in ______.
Abdus Salam received the Nobel Prize in Physics in ______.
During the 1970s, Vera Rubin discovered that stars in the outer parts of spiral galaxies orbit at the same speed as stars ______ to the center.
During the 1970s, Vera Rubin discovered that stars in the outer parts of spiral galaxies orbit at the same speed as stars ______ to the center.
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Fred Hoyle's Steady State Theory
Fred Hoyle's Steady State Theory
A cosmological model proposing that the universe's average density remains constant as new matter is continuously created.
Big Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory
The prevailing cosmological model for the universe's origin and evolution.
Katherine Johnson's role in space missions
Katherine Johnson's role in space missions
Crucial calculations for trajectories, including early American space missions and Apollo 11.
Electroweak Theory
Electroweak Theory
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Abdus Salam's Nobel Prize
Abdus Salam's Nobel Prize
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Vera Rubin's Dark Matter Discovery
Vera Rubin's Dark Matter Discovery
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Irene Uchida's research
Irene Uchida's research
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Yvonne Brill's work
Yvonne Brill's work
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Fred Hoyle's contributions
Fred Hoyle's contributions
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Katherine Johnson's Impact
Katherine Johnson's Impact
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Higgs boson's role
Higgs boson's role
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Synapses' role in Memory
Synapses' role in Memory
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CFCs' effect on Ozone
CFCs' effect on Ozone
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Cystic Fibrosis and Genetics
Cystic Fibrosis and Genetics
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First African-American in Space
First African-American in Space
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Chirped Pulse Amplification
Chirped Pulse Amplification
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Telomeres and Cancer
Telomeres and Cancer
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Nobel Prize in Physics 2018
Nobel Prize in Physics 2018
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