How Did Hedy Lamarr Change Communications Technology?

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How Did Hedy Lamarr Change Communications Technology?

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Apr 15, 2023

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Hollywood bombshell Hedy Lamarr was as interested in engineering as she was in acting, but she's only recently been recognized for her scientific contributions. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this episode: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/hedy-lamarr.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Apr 15, 2023

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