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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 its implications.

Image: Atomic Heritage Foundation (photographer unknown)

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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