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CURIE (1867-1934)

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CURIE (1867-1934)

MARIE CURIE Physical Chemist In her laboratory

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This evocative photograph captures Marie Curie (1867-1934), the trailblazing Polish-born French physicist and chemist, in her element in her laboratory. Taken in 1934, the year of her death, the image offers a rare glimpse into the life of a woman who defied societal norms and scientific conventions to make groundbreaking discoveries that continue to shape modern science. Born Maria Skłodowska in Warsaw, Poland, Curie moved to Paris to study at the Sorbonne in 1891, initially pursuing a degree in physics. However, her research on the mysterious rays emitted by uranium led her to a new field of study, which she named radioactivity. In 1898, she and her husband Pierre Curie discovered the elements polonium and radium, for which they were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903. Marie went on to win a second Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911 for her work on the isolation of radium. Despite facing numerous challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field, Curie persevered, becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win in multiple sciences. Her tireless dedication to her research, often conducted under dangerous conditions, ultimately led to the development of X-ray technology and the use of radioactive isotopes in medicine. In this photograph, Curie is seen surrounded by her laboratory equipment, her intense focus and determination evident in her expression. The image serves as a powerful reminder of her enduring legacy and the boundless potential of scientific inquiry.

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