The history of science has long been dominated by familiar male names, yet women have made extraordinary contributions that have fundamentally shaped our understanding of the world. Despite their ...

In honor of Women’s History Month and the enduring impact of women in science, The Scientist invited readers to share the names of the female researchers who have inspired them most. From pioneering ...

In her groundbreaking trilogy, “Women Scientists in America,” she told the stories of numerous accomplished but largely invisible women. By Penelope Green Margaret W. Rossiter, a historian whose ...

Dr. Beth Shapiro, Chief Science Officer of Colossal Biosciences is a champion of animal bioscience, but she’s been met with scrutiny from others in the industry. Namely, less qualified males. ByEmma ...

While Marie Curie dominates the conversation, there have been many other brilliant women who have pursued science over the years. Harold Clements / Daily Express / Hulton Archive / Getty Images; The ...