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Science history: Sophie Germain, first woman to win France's prestigious 'Grand Mathematics Prize' is snubbed when tickets to award ceremony are 'lost in the mail' — Jan. 9, 1816
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Science history: Sophie Germain, first woman to win France's prestigious 'Grand Mathematics Prize' is snubbed when tickets to award ceremony are 'lost in the mail' — Jan. 9, 1816

Sophie Germain was a brilliant, self-taught mathematician who won one of France's most prestigious prizes, yet she declined to attend the award ceremony because the committee members didn't respect her work.

Gifted Dogs Learn New Toy Names by Eavesdropping on Their Humans
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Gifted Dogs Learn New Toy Names by Eavesdropping on Their Humans

Even without seeing the toy.

AI Faces Fool Most of Us, But 5 Minutes of Training May Help You Spot Fakes
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AI Faces Fool Most of Us, But 5 Minutes of Training May Help You Spot Fakes

Can you pick the real faces here?

Major Studies Link Food Preservatives to Higher Risk of Cancer And Diabetes
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Major Studies Link Food Preservatives to Higher Risk of Cancer And Diabetes

"The message for the general public is to choose the least processed foods."

NASA Evacuating ISS Crew After Unprecedented Medical Situation
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NASA Evacuating ISS Crew After Unprecedented Medical Situation

It's the first time we've seen this happen.