26 Jocelyn Bell Burnell

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What is a pulsar?

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A rapidly rotating neutron star.

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What major recognition did Jocelyn Bell Burnell receive in 2007?

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Made a Dame Commander of the British Empire.

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What award did Bell Burnell's supervisor receive for the pulsar discovery?

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Nobel Prize in Physics.

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What has Bell Burnell strongly advocated for?

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Addressing gender bias in physics.

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How did Bell Burnell first notice the pulsar signal?

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By analyzing telescope data manually.

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What is a neutron star?

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A dense stellar remnant composed mostly of neutrons, formed after a supernova.

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What is the significance of the Nobel Prize in Physics?

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It is awarded annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of physics.

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What does the term 'gender bias' refer to in the context of science?

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The unequal treatment or representation of individuals based on their gender.

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What is the role of a telescope in astronomy?

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To observe distant celestial objects by collecting and magnifying light.

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What is the difference between a black hole and a pulsar?

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A black hole has a gravitational pull so strong that not even light can escape, while a pulsar is a rotating neutron star that emits beams of radiation.