We hear a lot about famous men like Einstein & Darwin. But there are so many incredible stories of other pioneering trailblazers who have made significant contributions in #science, math, engineering & more, yet haven’t been credited, acknowledged or celebrated. And when we don’t see ourselves in the #history of STEAM, we may not recognize we are all capable of great achievements too. That’s why I share the stories you see at #HistoryRemix

One of the world’s longest-running experiments has been going for 144 years! In 1879, botanist William Beal wanted to study how long buried seeds would remain viable. He buried bottles w different seeds in a secret spot on Michigan State's campus. Every 20 yrs, a small group scientists dig up the bottles & seeds continue to germinate 🌱 (My husband @npub18m07...x7q7 is the one on the right). The paper from their last dig is now out so this #science story is back in the news.

Scientists dig up hidden, buried bottles from Beal Seed Experiment

What #film or #tv show - (past or current) brings you joy? Right now I find Julia (on Max) just delightful. The series follows Julia Child as she creates The French Chef. While I admit I may be biased given I work on a PBS #food show, I don’t think that’s it. The actors are outstanding & it’s beautifully filmed - the colors are somehow both realistic & richer than real life. Characters are people I want to spend time with & every episode makes me smile.

With new folks arriving on #Mastodon every day, a reminder that social media doesn’t have to look like anything we’ve experienced before. *We* get to build the fediverse. So let’s make it awesome ✨

Tonight my 10yo asked if a woman might run for president next year. “Why?” I asked. “Because if a woman runs, you should vote for her,” he explained. “In almost 250 years, there haven’t been any women presidents. We need someone to be the first.” Couldn’t agree more kiddo.

A woman. An immigrant. A scientist. A Nobel Prize winner. And thanks to her pioneering research, a #COVID19 vaccine. Dr. Katalin Karikó.

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The story of mRNA: How a once-dismissed idea became a leading technology in the Covid vaccine race

The story of mRNA began is a tale of personal perseverance, eureka moments in the lab, soaring expectations — and an unprecedented flow of cash i...

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“It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped.” - Hubert H. Humphrey

You’ve probably heard of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” bc of her heroism on the Titanic, but there’s so much more to her story. Margaret Brown (her real name) fought for workers’ rights, women’s rights, education & even ran for the Senate - before women could vote. She established Titanic’s Survivor's Committee & helped erect the DC memorial. And yet, Brown wasn't allowed to participate in the congressional Titanic hearings simply bc she was a woman. #history