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Glossary

Glossary

Discover the important terms to better understand the scientific and historical issues of this project.

Algorithm

A sequence of logical instructions that solves a problem or accomplishes a task. Algorithms are the foundation of computer programming.

Astrophysics

A branch of astronomy that studies the physical properties of celestial objects (stars, planets, galaxies, etc.) and the phenomena that occur within them.

Biology

The science that studies living organisms, their structure, functioning, evolution, and interactions with the environment.

Crystallography

The science that studies the crystalline structure of materials. Uses X-ray diffraction to determine the arrangement of atoms.

X-Ray Diffraction

A scientific technique using X-rays to analyze the structure of crystals and molecules. Essential for understanding the composition of materials at the atomic level.

Matilda Effect

The phenomenon of systematic erasure of female scientists' contributions from official history. The term was created by science historian Margaret Rossiter in reference to Matilda Joslyn Gage, a 19th century feminist who denounced this phenomenon.

Computer Science

The science and technique of information processing, especially through computers. A field that includes programming, algorithms, and computing systems.

Artificial Intelligence

A field of computer science aimed at creating machines capable of simulating human intelligence. Includes machine learning, pattern recognition, and decision-making.

Invisibilization

The process by which the contributions or achievements of a person (often women) are forgotten, minimized, or attributed to someone else.

Mathematics

The science that studies numbers, shapes, and structures. Fundamental to programming, physics, and many other scientific fields.

Pulsars

Rapidly rotating neutron stars that emit electromagnetic waves. Discovered by Jocelyn Bell Burnell in 1967, they are fascinating astronomical objects still studied today.

Gender Stereotypes

Preconceived generalizations about the abilities or roles of women and men. They constitute major obstacles to equality in science.

Theory

A coherent set of explanations and scientific principles that allow understanding and predicting natural phenomena. Based on observation and experimentation.

Scientific Popularization

A communication technique aimed at making complex science accessible to the general public, using simple language and concrete examples.