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Claire Horn

Claire Horn is an author and researcher. She has written for Avidly, Aeon and Lady Science, and her book on the past, present and future of artificial womb technology is forthcoming from Profile Books.

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Hidden History

The Heroines of Halifax and The World’s Greatest Explosion

Story by Claire Horn | January 21, 2021

In 1917, a ship collision caused the biggest accidental blast the world has ever seen. While the city’s male leaders dithered, a band of volunteer nurses leapt into action.

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