Women weren't allowed into Princeton's graduate astronomy program when Vera Rubin applied in 1948, so she attended Cornell instead.
Her groundbreaking work on galaxy rotation rates provided the first evidence for the existence of dark matter, a seminal breakthrough that led to the creation of a whole new field of astronomy.
Initially criticized for her theories, she was eventually awarded the National Medal of Science.
https://www.themarginalian.org/2013/07/23/vera-rubin-berkeley-commencement-address/
photo: Carnegie Institute
Moderna is planning to charge $130 for its COVID vaccine, but the vaccine only costs ~$3 to make.
Meanwhile, over the last two years, the company made over $19 billion in profits off the vaccine.
Textbook corporate greed.
Recently The Intercept spun off from First Look Media as an independent newsroom, and so did The Intercept Brasil.
Today The Intercept Brasil just launched its new website! https://www.intercept.com.br/
Welp. Guess I’m resorting to GoFundMe, because the social safety net in the US is full of gaping holes. Long story short, I’ve been taking care of my sick dad, but I’m not getting paid for it. Expenses are mounting, as is my stress level. I need more than just financial help, but financial help is an excellent start.
Please boost! Even if you can’t donate yourself, spreading the world is a great way to help.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/family-caregiver-needs-financial-assistance