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:Moon Express Sets Its Sights on Deliveries to the Moon and BeyondHold that thought! Telepathy less than DECADE away as company designs wearable mind-readerFollowing the Eyes for a Clue to AutismStudy of How We Look at Faces May Offer Insight Into AutismTELEPORTATION CRACKED! Scientists send particle into orbit from labSPACE WARNING: Huge sunspot appears and threatens widespread chaos