The Nazis, the Bomb, and the Woman that Science Forgot
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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A Desperate Escape from Oppression
This chapter narrates Lise Meitner's perilous escape from Nazi Germany in July 1938, highlighting her fear and determination as a Jewish physicist. With the help of a friend in British intelligence, she navigates the dangerous landscape of oppression faced by scientists and minorities.
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