Glossary

Definitions of essential scientific and historical terms.

Glossary

Biography

Fighting Invisibility¹ Action aimed at recognizing and highlighting the contributions of individuals or groups whose work has been ignored or minimized, in order to restore their visibility and correct historical injustices.

Protactinium² A rare and radioactive metal found in very small amounts in nature.

Article 1 – The Woman Behind Fission

Nuclear Fission³ A process in which a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two lighter nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy. This phenomenon is the basis of nuclear power and atomic weapons.

Article 2 – A Historical Injustice

Protactinium² A rare and radioactive metal found in very small amounts in nature.

Article 3 – Nuclear Fission

Uranium⁴ A heavy, radioactive metal used as fuel in nuclear power plants and in the production of nuclear weapons.

Neutrons⁵ Particles found in the nucleus of atoms, with no electric charge, that play a key role in nuclear reactions, including fission and fusion.

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