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LISE MEITNER AND THE DISCOVERY OF NUCLEAR FISSION

One of the discoverers of fission in 1938, Meitner was at the time overlooked by the Nobel judges. Racial persecution, fear and opportunism combined to obscure her contributions.

Topic
History and Biography
Play
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Author
Ruth Lewin Sime
Publication
1998 Scientific American
Read by
Melissa Stewart
Length
22 minutes