Factoid

Etymology of the Word "Girl"

The English word “girl” was initially used to describe a young person of either sex. It was not until the beginning of the sixteenth century that the term was used specifically to describe a female child.

Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards

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Five Women Who Should Have Won A Nobel Prize

Prior to the 2022 Nobel Prize announcements, an article identifying five worthy female candidates included Carolyn Bertozzi, who became one of the 2022 Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry.»  Link to the original article