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Was Mary's scientific writing published in her lifetime?

  • No

  • Yes, posthumously

  • Yes, once

  • Often published

Answer

Yes, once. Mary's scientific work, including her contributions to the field of optics and calculus, gained limited recognition during her lifetime. Notably, her groundbreaking study on the refractive properties of light, titled "Opticks," was published in 1704 and achieved some acclaim within the scientific community. However, many of her significant contributions remained unpublished and unrecognized until well after her death.
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