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Lise Meitner was an Austrian physicist known for her groundbreaking work on nuclear physics. Born in 1878, she overcame gender barriers to become one of the few female scientists in her field. Meitner made significant contributions to the discovery of nuclear fission alongside Otto Hahn, for which he received the Nobel Prize. Despite not being awarded the prize herself, she was revered for her intellect and perseverance. Meitner's legacy continues to inspire generations of scientists.