Sameera Moussa - Peace, Power, and Particles

Have you ever wondered how one scientist could turn something as dangerous as radiation into a tool for healing? This week, we’re diving into the life of Sameera Moussa, the brilliant Egyptian physicist who believed in “Atoms for Peace” long before it was popular. From her groundbreaking research on using radioactive elements for medical treatment to her fierce advocacy for accessible science, Sameera’s story shines bright against a turbulent political backdrop. Follow us in this episode of The Inventing Herstory Podcast to learn how she became a role model for young scientists—and the mystery behind her untimely death that still sparks debate today.

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sameera_Moussa
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atoms_for_Peace
https://en.majalla.com/node/76646/the-long-history-of-suspicious-deaths-of-egyptian-nuclear-scientists
https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/04/the-strange-tragic-story-of-egypts-foremost-female-nuclear-scientist/

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