Doing science is also an order for women!
The orders in the Quran such as to reading (al-Alaq 96:1), reflect upon the creation of the earth and the heavens [reflect upon earth and space] (Al Imran 3:191), study the creation of man [biology] (al-Tariq 86:5), look how the heavens were raised high [refect upon structuring space, galaxies, planets] (al-Gashiya 88:18) includes women.
If it is claimed that these orders are a religious duty only for men, then prayer salah, sawm (fasting), zakah (alms), which are used in the male form, would also be an obligation only for men. Therefore, doing science as the religious orders command, is an obligation for women too.