Understand Everything

Gamma-ray Absorption: The process by which certain materials capture gamma-ray energy, used by Marietta Blau in her thesis.

Anthropocentrism: A worldview placing humans at the center of everything (useful for understanding historical biases in science).

Scientific Biography: The story of a scientist’s life, highlighting their discoveries and career.

Bias / Micro-bias: Subtle, unconscious prejudices that influence decisions and behavior, as discussed in Picture a Scientist.

Cryptogyny: The term for the invisibility of women in history and collective narratives.

Cohort / Cohort Study: A group of people studied over time to observe scientific or social phenomena.

Nuclear Decay: The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus transforms into one or more different nuclei, releasing energy.

Scientific Diversity: Inclusion of people of different genders, backgrounds, or experiences in science.

Decay Stars: Patterns observed on Marietta Blau s photographic plates showing the paths of cosmic particles.

Scientific Exile: A situation in which a researcher must leave their country to continue their work (e.g., Marietta Blau in 1938).

Invisibility: The process by which people or contributions are ignored or erased from history.

Experimental Innovation: New methods or techniques that advance scientific research, such as nuclear photography.

Nuclear Photographic Method: Technique developed by Marietta Blau to visualize atomic particle trajectories.

Subatomic Particles: Extremely small constituents of matter, like protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Patriarchy: A social system in which men hold the majority of power and privileges.

Scientific Pioneer: A woman or man who opens new paths in a scientific field.

Cosmic Rays: Particles from space that strike the Earth, studied by Marietta Blau.

Gamma Rays: Highly energetic electromagnetic radiation used in nuclear research.