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Mathematician Mary Tsingou Menzel, Denied Credit for 50 Years, Dies
Her computer work on early experiments at Los Alamos shaped chaos theory, yet her name stayed off the landmark results for decades.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Late Night BBNPublished
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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentMary Tsingou Menzel has died, the New York Times reports.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHer programming at Los Alamos helped set the stage for chaos theory, and she waited fifty years for proper credit.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFifty years. Her code was a landmark and her name wasn't on it.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentLighter one now. Fallen leaves are free habitat for insects, so leave the rake in the shed. Your lawn is a hotel.
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