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12 incredible women you've never heard of who changed science forever

Business InsiderMar 8, 2017, 21:20 IST

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Sure, most people have heard of Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin, Jane Goodall and Sally Ride.

But for every female scientist whose work has been recognized and celebrated, there are thousands who have been accidentally or purposefully forgotten.

For a few, that might change, thanks to a beautiful new book, "Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World," by artist Rachel Ignotofsky.

While she highlights some of the classic women in science, she's also profiled some less familiar faces - and discoveries.

Here are a dozen of our favorites.

Meghan Bartels wrote an earlier version of this post.