On Feb. 10, 1842, Agnes Mary Clerke was born in County Cork, Ireland. As her bank manager father owned a telescope and the family observed at home, it is perhaps not surprising that Clerke showed ...

As Cork bears the brunt of Storm Agnes, we briefly look at the life of the eponymous Cork native who popularised astronomy with her science writing. If you’re wondering how to spend your time at home ...

This annual celebration of women in science and technology is the perfect time to appreciate the brilliant Agnes Clerke: astronomer, writer and historian Not only is today Ada Lovelace Day, which ...