Tired of bitter coffee grounds ruining your morning brew? So was Melitta Benz—and she decided to do something about it! Using a simple piece of blotting paper and a brass pot, this inventive German housewife revolutionized the way the world drinks coffee. Her creation of the paper coffee filter not only brewed a smoother cup but also sparked the birth of the Melitta company, still a household name today. Follow us in this episode of The Inventing HerStory Podcast to discover how Melitta's innovation transformed coffee culture forever and built a strong business that continues to filter through history!

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melitta_Bentz
https://www.melitta.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee_filter

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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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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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Have you ever wondered who made your kitchen so efficient—or why your oven, sink, and fridge are placed just so? This week, we’re stepping into the life of Lillian Moller Gilbreth, the brilliant engineer and psychologist (not to mention, mother of 12!) who turned motion studies into inventions, particularly in the household. From factory floors to family kitchens, Lillian designed a “step-saving” kitchen that let women quite literally bake their cake and save time so they could find work outside the house. Follow us in episode twenty one of The Inventing HerStory Podcast to learn how her clever designs reshaped modern living.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillian_Moller_Gilbreth
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_and_motion_study
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_and_organizational_psychology
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lillian-Evelyn-Gilbreth
https://nanoglobals.com/glossary/scientific-management-theory-of-frederick-taylor/#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20Frederick%20Taylor's%20four,Cooperate%20with%20the%20Worker
https://slate.com/human-interest/2012/10/lillian-gilbreths-kitchen-practical-how-it-reinvented-the-modern-kitchen.html


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