12 incredible women you've never heard of who changed science forever
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But for every female scientist whose work has been recognized and celebrated, there are thousands who have been accidentally or purposefully forgotten.
For a few, that might change, thanks to a beautiful new book, "Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World," by artist Rachel Ignotofsky.
While she highlights some of the classic women in science, she's also profiled some less familiar faces - and discoveries.
Here are a dozen of our favorites.
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Meghan Bartels wrote an earlier version of this post.
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