Laura Bassi
= Laura Bassi
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Laura Bassi (1711–1778) was an Italian physicist and the first woman to earn a degree in science in Europe. She is best known for her work in the fields of physics and medicine, and she became a prominent figure in the Enlightenment era. Bassi was particularly interested in Newtonian physics, and she conducted experiments and lectures that contributed to the understanding of mechanics and electricity.