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On 8 March, International Women’s Day will be celebrated across the world. The day is dedicated to remembering the achievements of women and continuing the fight for equal rights and opportunities worldwide.
Here are nine fantastic stories. You can download them for free. They feature fascinating women – including Liz Bonnin, Jane Goodall and Anne-Marie Imafidon – who have all contributed to science in their own unique and wonderful ways.
Our heroes of science
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Anne-Marie Imafidon
Hedy Lamarr
Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Lise Meitner
Jennifer Doudna
Ada Lovelace
Nellie Bly
Liz Bonnin
Dr Jane Goodall
Rosalind Franklin
Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Greta Thunburg
Mae Jemison
Ann Bancroft
Beatrice Shilling
Find out more about where these resources have come from
Science+Nature
Subscribe to Science+Nature magazine to find out about a new Hero of Science every month. This is just one of the many fascinating features included in Science+Nature each month. Find out more about this mind-bogglingly good magazine and how you can subscribe here.
