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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: inspiring stories from Physics World

09 Feb 2024 Katherine Skipper

With 2023 seeing the fifth woman in history to be awarded a Nobel Prize for Physics, Katherine Skipper considers what Physics World’s coverage tells us about the changing roles and opportunities for women in physics

Woman with telescope watching the stars. Stargazing woman night sky
Spotlight on women in physics On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, organizations around the world will affirm their commitment to gender equality in science. (Courtesy: iStock/Allexxandar)
Sunday 11 February 2024 is the ninth International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Established in

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