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DONNA STRICKLAND

Women scientists still ‘undervalued’ despite twin Nobel wins

Canadian scientist Donna Strickland became just the third woman in history to win the Nobel Physics Prize

  • Patrick Galey
4 min read
Ashkin was honoured for his invention of “optical tweezers” that grab particles, atoms, viruses and other living cells with their laser beam fingers.(Hanna Franzen/TT News Agency/Reuters)
DONNA STRICKLAND

Trio win Nobel Physics Prize for laser research

Arthur Ashkin was honoured for his invention of "optical tweezers"

  • Pia Ohlin
4 min read