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:Which Box Do You Check? Some States Are Offering a Nonbinary OptionOklahoma Faces Off Against J & J in First Trial of an Opioid MakerNASA Moon landing: Scientist admits 'SCARY MOMENTS' which threatened Apollo 11 missionAlien visitors are here: How rogue comets from another system can contain 'alien material'The Eclipse That Made Einstein FamousUnited Nations Says 80 Countries May Ramp Up Climate Pledges