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Lise Meitner

In Our Time

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Lise Meitner: The Unrecognized Pioneer of Nuclear Science

This chapter examines Lise Meitner's groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of atomic structure and radioactivity, despite her being overlooked for a Nobel Prize. It highlights her journey from a struggling scientist to a respected figure in the field, while addressing the inequities she faced due to political and social pressures. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the moral complexities of her contemporaries and critiques the Nobel Prize Committee for their controversial decisions regarding recognition in science.

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