Vera Rubin, 88, Dies; Opened Doors in Astronomy, and for Women Dr. Rubin, who was awarded the National Medal of Science in 1993, ushered in the cosmic realization that most of the universe is invisible. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Yellowstone volcano: Why USGS predicted MONTH-LONG eruption in July would bury US in ashWeather forecast: Solar minimum could help SLOW climate change - shock claimSpaceX SHOCK: Astronomers voice concern Elon Musk's Starlink will CLUTTER the night skyAntarctica MYSTERY: Strange holes keep opening in South Pole and scientists are BAFFLEDSolar minimum is HERE: How past solar activity saw temperatures PLUNGE around the worldNASA Moon landing: How Apollo 11 astronauts saw 'MONSTERS' on the Moon - 'God it's huge!'