Marie Curie
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Marie Curie was a pioneering scientist in radioactivity research, being the first woman to win the Nobel Prize and the only person to win it in two different fields: physics and chemistry.
Impact and legacy
Marie Curie revolutionized the field of science with her research on radioactivity, which not only led to significant advances in physics and chemistry but also to the creation of medical treatments, such as radiotherapy, used to combat cancer.
What they overcame
Marie Curie faced prejudice for being a woman in a male-dominated field and struggled with health problems due to radiation exposure.
Feed
misturando químicos em béqueres de vidro
olhando um tubo de ensaio brilhando no escuro
tomando notas no caderno de laboratório
recebendo a medalha do Prêmio Nobel
dirigindo um caminhão de raio-X móvel
ensinando alunos na sala de aula
descobrindo o rádio em uma amostra de pechblenda
trabalhando com Pierre Curie no laboratório
visitando os Estados Unidos para receber rádio
fundando o Instituto do Rádio em Varsóvia
Moments and reflections from Marie