The Wall Street Journal A high school physics teacher, discussing Vera Rubin's career prospects, told her that “as long as you stay away from science you should do okay.” She went on to find evidence that much of the universe is dark matter, invisible to the human eye.

Washington Post Local Petula Dvorak: Vera Rubin deserved a Nobel Prize for her work, but never got the recognition she deserved.

Upworthy Rubin was a pioneering, patriarchy-smashing badass.

National Geographic The trail-blazing scientist is remembered for confirming the existence of dark matter—and also for her unrelenting graciousness and desire to improve the position of women and minorities in astronomy.

HelloGiggles Rubin was a world famous astronomer, a game-changer, and a respected scientist and person.

NPR Over the weekend, Vera Rubin — the pioneering astrophysicist who discovered the first confirmation of the existence of dark matter — died at 88. We take a look at the day’s top news, then explore Rubin’s legacy.

Mashable "If astronomers are still using my data years from now, that's my greatest compliment." -- Vera Rubin

NBC News "Vera Rubin was a national treasure..."

NPR Vera Rubin was a pioneer in an era when women were excluded from many astronomy programs.

Los Angeles Times Her work helped find evidence of dark matter.