Scientist Dr Katie Bouman, 29, was a key leader on the team that captured the first ever image of a black hole earlier this year.

The celebratory image she posted online ended up on the receiving end of misogynistic trolling - but her team rallied round to support her.

A video by Angelica Casas and Lu Yang for BBC 100 Women.

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