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Book Synopsis: The fascinating, little-known story of how two brilliant female physicists’ groundbreaking discoveries led to the creation of the atomic bomb. In 1934, Irène Curie, working with her husband and fellow scientist, Frederic Joliot, made a discovery that would change the world: artificial radioactivity. This breakthrough allowed scientists to modify elements and create new ones by altering the structure of atoms. Curie shared a Nobel Prize with her husband for their work. But when she was nominated to the French Academy of Sciences, the academy denied her admission and voted to disqualify all women from membership. Four years later, Curie’s breakthrough led physicist Lise Meitner to a brilliant leap of understanding that unlocked the secret of nuclear fission. Meitner’s unique insight was critical to the revolution in science that led to nuclear energy and the race to build the atom bomb, yet her achievement was left unrecognized by the Nobel committee in favor of that of her male colleague. Radioactive! presents the story of two women breaking ground in a male-dominated field, scientists still largely unknown despite their crucial contributions to cutting-edge research, in a nonfiction narrative that reads with the suspense of a thriller. Photographs and sidebars illuminate and clarify the science in the book.
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Discover the captivating story of how two brilliant female physicists, Irène Curie and Lise Meitner, defied all odds and changed the course of scientific history. In their groundbreaking book, "Radioactive!: How Irène Curie and Lise Meitner Revolutionized Science and Changed the World," you will delve into a world of scientific discoveries that led to the creation of the atomic bomb.
Step into the world of Irène Curie and witness her remarkable breakthrough in 1934 alongside her husband Frederic Joliot. Together, they unlocked the power of artificial radioactivity, a discovery that transformed the way scientists could manipulate elements and create entirely new ones. Recognized with a Nobel Prize, Curie's genius was eclipsed by the French Academy of Sciences' refusal to admit her as a member solely because of her gender.
But the extraordinary story doesn't end there. Join Lise Meitner, a physicist inspired by Curie's work, as she embarks on an intellectual journey that forever changed the scientific landscape. Through her unique insight and brilliant leap of understanding, Meitner unraveled the secret of nuclear fission. Her contribution played an integral role in the development of nuclear energy and the race to build the atom bomb.
It is a tale of grit, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge in a field dominated by men. Despite their monumental achievements, Curie and Meitner remain largely unknown. In "Radioactive!", you will uncover their stories with the thrill of a suspenseful thriller, where every page reveals the untold progress of cutting-edge research. To enhance your reading experience, this nonfiction narrative is accompanied by captivating photographs and illustrative sidebars that illuminate the scientific concepts explored.
Join us on this captivating journey into the past and discover the women who defied convention to revolutionize science. Experience the suspense, the thrill, and the triumph of two remarkable individuals, whose contributions deserve to be recognized. Get your copy of "Radioactive!: How Irène Curie and Lise Meitner Revolutionized Science and Changed the World" today, and unveil the hidden pages of scientific history that changed our world forever! Order now!
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