Who was Mária Telkes, the solar energy Sun Queen?

Mária Telkes, a Hungarian-American biophysicist and inventor, was a pioneer in solar energy long before interest in renewable energy peaked. She earned the nickname “Sun Queen” by inventing a solar oven, a solar desalination kit, and one of the world’s first solar-heated houses. Telkes also made significant strides in cancer research and renewable energy, and her work continues to inspire future innovators.