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Zernike

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[zair-ni-kuh, zur-, zer-ni-kuh] / ˈzɛər nɪ kə, ˈzɜr-, ˈzɛr nɪ kə /

noun

  1. Frits 1888–1966, Dutch physicist: Nobel Prize 1953.


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Kate Zernike covers abortion for The Times and has written extensively about the fallout of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2024

Kate Zernike is a national reporter at The Times.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2023

When Zernike asked what changed for him, he responded, “We all grew up.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023

Hopkins insisted Zernike interview the men involved and give their version proper space.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023

“He’s said, ‘You should write this book, just please don’t discourage women from going into science,’” Zernike says.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023