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Black and white photo of Lise Meitner. She is standing in what appears to be a greenhouse, as there are several large plants behind her. Meitner is wearing a dark dress and blouse, with a high collar and hat. She is looking to the left of the photographer, with her hands clasped in front of her.

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Black and white photo of Lise Meitner. She is standing in what appears to be a greenhouse, as there are several large plants behind her. Meitner is wearing a dark dress and blouse, with a high collar and hat. She is looking to the left of the photographer, with her hands clasped in front of her.
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Robert McNees (mcnees@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 07-Nov-2023 14:39:06 UTC Robert McNees

Physicist Lise Meitner was born #OTD in 1878. She discovered fission in uranium with Otto Frisch, and was the first person to understand both its mechanics and implications.
Per usual, the Nobel Committee awarded a prize to some of her colleagues, but left her off.
Image: Atomic Heritage Foundation (photographer unknown)

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