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The Woman Behind A Mystery That Changed Astronomy

Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:13:07
Publish Date: 2022-12-29 05:15:47
Description: In 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell made a discovery that revolutionized astronomy. She detected the radio signals emitted by certain dying stars called pulsars. Today, Jocelyn's story. Scientist-in-residence Regina G. Barber talks to Jocelyn about her winding career, her discovery and how pulsars continue to push the field of astronomy today. (encore)
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