Georgina Ferry

Georgina Ferry, a science writer and biographer of Dorothy Hodgkin, discusses the groundbreaking achievements of Hodgkin, the sole British woman to win a Nobel Prize in science. They delve into her innovative work in X-ray crystallography, including the structures of insulin and penicillin. The conversation highlights Hodgkin's impact on scientific collaboration and her advocacy for nuclear disarmament. Ferry also addresses the historical challenges women faced in science and Hodgkin's inspiring role in overcoming gender biases.