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Meet Hedy Lamarr, whose invention powered wi-fi tech

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

By JOHN ADAMS On a sweltering Paris evening in June 1926, a 25-year-old pianist and composer from Trenton stepped out onto the stage of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, which was crowded with an array of pianos, bass drums, xylophones, electric … Continue reading →

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Meet Hedy Lamarr, whose invention powered wi-fi tech

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

November Hedy Lamarr, österreichische Filmschauspielerin und Miterfinderin des Frequenzsprungverfahrens vor. Sie trifft auf die Erfinderin und Initiatorin des Schwerter Knopfprojektes Katja Hardenfels. Das Weihnachtsspezial steht dann am 4. The extraordinary mind of Hedy Lamarr: Hollywood bombshell and revolutionary inventor. Image … Continue reading →

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Hedy Lamarr innovators

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

But, as in most fields, there is a notable, and in this case radiant, exception: Hedy Lamarr, 1940s screen siren and secret inventor. It seems hard to believe the most beautiful film star in Hollywood spent her time between With … Continue reading →

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Uwe Hasebrink rundet Hedy-Lamarr-Lectures 2011 ab

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

Hedy Lamarr, inventor, was overlooked for Hedy Lamarr, sex symbol. The Hedy Lamarr role in "Ecstasy" virtually guaranteed that. But a new book looks at the scientific brain behind Hedy Lamarr's beauty. Blog entry about Hedy Lamarr: Actress and Inventor. … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 3, 2011 by

By Diane Brady By Richard Rhodes The first thing most people recall about Hedy Lamarr is that she was “the most beautiful woman in the world.” It's a label that MGM studio head Louis B. Mayer attached to the Austrian … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Hedy Lamarr, Old Hollywood sex symbol, had a brain. It's a fact that may be nearly as overlooked as the inventor's wartime creation: landmark technology that was a precursor to Bluetooth. It's not surprising that she's known best for her … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 1, 2011 by

November 1914 wurde Hollywoodstar Hedy Lamarr geboren, die das Frequenzsprungverfahren erfand. Lamarr gilt als Prototyp eines Erfinders, da sie den Mut hatte, ihre eigenen Ideen umzusetzen. Der "Tag der Erfinder" soll an große Erfinder erinnern, Hedy Lamarr, inventor, was overlooked … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Historian Richard Rhodes wants to make sure Hedy Lamarr stays famous for more than just her looks. His new biography of the actress, out Tuesday, highlights her lesser-known scientific and intellectual side. In 1941, Lamarr Historian Richard Rhodes wants to … Continue reading →

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Uwe Hasebrink rundet Hedy-Lamarr-Lectures 2011 ab

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Hedy Lamarr, Old Hollywood sex symbol, had a brain. It's a fact that may be nearly as overlooked as the inventor's wartime creation: landmark technology that was a precursor to Bluetooth. It's not surprising that she's known best for her … Continue reading →

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Uwe Hasebrink rundet Hedy-Lamarr-Lectures 2011 ab

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

During the height of her Hollywood career, Hedy Lamarr was considered “the most beautiful woman in the world.” Her stunning looks landed her, and limited her, to Hollywood movie roles where her main purpose was to be eye candy. But … Continue reading →

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