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Born in 1917, Egyptian physicist Sameera Moussa studied radioactive isotopes used to create medical images. Her research “laid the groundwork for a revolution in the affordability & safety of nuclear medicine.”

Concerned about the potential use of nuclear weapons during WWII, Moussa organized the Atomic Energy for Peace conference.

She was likely assassinated at age 35 in a case that remains unsolved. More by Kenna Hughes-Castleberry https://arstechnica-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/arstechnica.com/science/2023/04/the-strange-tragic-story-of-egypts-foremost-female-nuclear-scientist/amp/ #HistoryRemix #science #history

How physicist Sameera Moussa went from a role model to a target

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Sean Bala
Sean Bala
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I wonder if she inspired some of the characters in the second to last chapter of Kim Stanley Robinson's "The Years of Rice and Salt"? Can't tell much without giving spoilers away.

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Sheril Kirshenbaum
Sheril Kirshenbaum
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@seanbala I love that book! Currently reading Cloud Cuckoo Land which is different, but reminds me of it a bit.
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