Katsuko Saruhashi

Katsuko Saruhashi (猿橋 勝子, Saruhashi Katsuko; March 22, 1920 – September 29, 2007) was a Japanese geochemist who created tools that let her take some of the first measurements of carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in seawater. She later showed evidence of the dangers of radioactive fallout and how far it can travel.

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Who was born first?

• Katsuko Saruhashi and George Porter were born the same year
• Katsuko Saruhashi and Edmond H. Fischer were born the same year
• Katsuko Saruhashi and Owen Chamberlain were born the same year
• Katsuko Saruhashi and Nicolaas Bloembergen were born the same year
• Katsuko Saruhashi and Peter D. Mitchell were born the same year

Timeline

1. Edmond H. FischerApril 6, 1920 – August 27, 2021
2. George PorterDecember 6, 1920 – August 31, 2002
3. Katsuko Saruhashi (this page)March 22, 1920 – September 29, 2007
4. Nicolaas BloembergenMarch 11, 1920 – September 5, 2017
5. Owen ChamberlainJuly 10, 1920 – February 28, 2006
6. Peter D. MitchellSeptember 29, 1920 – April 10, 1992

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