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Royal Society honours pioneering scientists who were first female members

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Marjory Stephenson and Kathleen Lonsdale were the first female members of the Royal Society in 1945 .

The two women were pioneers in biochemistry and crystallography.

To mark the 80th anniversary of the milestone, the society is launching a year-long series of events.

The Royal Society has commissioned two films about their achievements.