The Witches You Didn’t Burn (A Podcast Through History)

Dr. Chein-Shiung Wu: The First Lady of Physics


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Join Marki and Claire as they take a boozy dive into the life of this female power house of science. Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist known as the "First Lady of Physics." She played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project during World War II, where she helped develop the process for separating uranium isotopes. Wu is best remembered for her groundbreaking experiments on the violation of the principle of parity in weak nuclear interactions, which fundamentally changed the understanding of particle physics. Her remarkable contributions to science and her dedication to promoting women in physics continue to inspire generations of scientists.

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The Witches You Didn’t Burn (A Podcast Through History)By Claire and Marki