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RE: Vera Rubin - Dark Matter Pioneer That Changed Science Died at 88 Years old.
Her death has also started a debate on the fact she was not awarded the Nobel Prize. She deserved it, and I feel she should be awarded, even if it is posthumous.
Great article, thanks!
Yes i read about that as well. Such a pity and so deserving.
I left that bit out since it was just near miss of all her victories.
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I do not put any stock in the Nobel prize. They have messed up too many times Like giving the peace prize to O-bomba. Like splitting the Nobel prize between Tesla and Edison. Like...
Yes I agree that these days the award has come under a cloud and is losing appeal, but it still remains the one yardstick used to highlight groundbreaking contributions to science. And IMO, Ms Vera should have got the award way back in the 90's, when her discoveries had a profound effect on science and altered its course.
I agree. It's become too political.