Science History Institute

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The Science History Institute collects and shares the stories of innovators and of scientific discoveries that shape our lives.

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Vrijeme pridruživanja: rujan 2008.

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  1. "In 1863, Godey’s Lady’s Book reported that '[t]he ornithological and entomological fevers, which broke out last spring, will continue with increased violence throughout the winter.' " Here's a buggy read from .

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  2. The digital collection is two years old this week, and we're celebrating by sharing some of our most sought-after records! It won't surprise fans to discover that was the most popular topic.

    Details of four different paintings, each of them colorful depictions of white, male alchemists with impressive beards.
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  3. Virginia Alexander, physician, Philadelphian, pioneer in public health & social justice, was born in 1899. You can learn more about her in ' Doctor or Doctress:

    Sepia-toned photo of an African-American woman sitting at a desk. She wears a white doctor's coat. Behind her is a large, filled bookshelf.
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  4. The digital collection is two years old this week, and we're celebrating by sharing our most sought-after records! The most viewed record was this portrait of Dr. Bettye Washington Greene, Learn more about her. ▶️

    Black and white photo of an African-American woman sitting in front of a microscope. She is wearing a white lab coat.
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  5. in 1958, Rachael Carson wrote to E.B. White, urging him to write a book about the environment. E.B. White replied to tell her that she should write it herself, and so she did. That book became Silent Spring.

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  7. Happy birthday, Elizabeth Blackwell! The 1st woman in the US to receive a medical degree, Blackwell, born in 1821, championed women in medicine and opened her own medical college for women. More about her from .

    Painting of an older white woman in a late Victorian-syle purple dress, sitting with a book in her lap. A cartoon birthday hat has been superimposed on her head.
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  8. On Saturday, Feb 8 at 11am, we’re excited to have of joining us to share what it’s like to be a science journalist in the 21st century. As usual, this Saturday Speaker talk is free, and no registration is required.

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  9. What risks would you take in the name of science? has this story about the Cold War fighter pilots who flew into nuclear mushroom clouds and helped us discover some of earth’s strangest elements.

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  11. "Despite its small size, it completely delivers with a fascinating collection of items, all of which serve to elucidate the mysteries of everyday life." Find out why named us one of the top museums in Philly!

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  12. in 1923 leaded gasoline was 1st marketed in the United States. Though many scientists were concerned about its health effects at the time, the use of tetraethyl lead was not phased out nationally until the EPA required it in the 1970s.

    Black and white photo showing an old-fashioned gasoline pump.
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  13. William and Lawrence Knox both earned PhDs in chemistry, but that could not insulate them from the pervasive racism of American society. Learn about the scientific careers of these two brothers. ⬇️

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  14. Marie Curie is famous today, but even she had to fight off sexist double standards. On , , learn about her life, loves, and work, and celebrate with drinks, music, and crafts. Tickets. ⬇️

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  15. Applications for our 2020-21 fellowships are due tomorrow! Here's how to submit. ⬇️

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  16. There’s still time to submit an abstract for our spring conference about the history of science communication! Send your proposal to fellowsconf@sciencehistory.org by tomorrow, Feb 3. Details ⬇️

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  17. It's February, and that means is just around the corner. Get in the mood with this podcast episode from the archives.

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  18. For the last 2 years, the most viewed record in our digital collection has been this portrait of Dr. Bettye Washington Greene, the 1st African-American female chemist at the Dow Chemical Company. Read more about her. ▶️

    Black and white photo of an African-American woman sitting in front of a microscope. She is wearing a white lab coat.
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  19. Our digital collection is two years old today and we're celebrating! What are some of your favorite finds from ? Share them below! ⬇️

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  20. Caught up on the podcast and craving even more science content in your ears? Check out the LabOratory Podcast, which explores the human side of science by talking to researchers about their work. Check it out!

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