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New podcast tells story of pioneering female scientist Katharine Burr Blodgett

A new podcast from Lost Women of Science tells the story of Katharine Burr Blodgett, who invented nonreflective glass while working at General Electric, but who is often forgotten.

The series, called “Layers of Brilliance,” is hosted and executive produced by Katie Hafner, who joins host Robin Young to share Blodgett’s incredible story.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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