Only one female scientist named in GCSEs, research finds

BBC News Wednesday 21 October 2026, 23:02 UTC 1 min read

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A new study finds Rosalind Franklin is the only woman named in Key Stage 4 science specifications.

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Only one female scientist named in GCSEs, research finds

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