Marie Curie might
be best known as the Mother of Modern Physics, but she has many firsts under
her belt. She was the only woman to win the Nobel Prize more than once, as well
as the person who coined the phrase ‘radioactivity’. Her work in isolating
radioactive isotopes revealed the elements radium and polonium. These discoveries allowed her to create an
x-ray service that could be used in the field during WWI.
Her daughter, Irene, went on to follow her mother into science and was a Nobel Laureate in Physics and Chemistry by her own right.
Marie’s other daughter, Eva, was a journalist, pianist and
American author.
In 1934, Marie died from leukemia brought on by her work with radioactive materials. Today, her notebooks are still radioactive, so they are held in lead boxes in storage.
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Paris Party Centerpieces in Pink for Birthday, Baby Shower or Bridal Shower
Hibiscus and Hot Lilies 5 x 7 Note Card Art Greeting cards
Sheet Music Cabochon Pendant Necklace And Earrings
Bronze Butterfly and Bee Charm Necklace, Handmade Victorian Style Patina Jewelry
Pink Necklace - Shades of Pink Necklace
Floral Lampwork Bracelet w Golden/Silver Shadow Crystals
Pink Roses Earrings, Flowers Lampwork Lightweight Handmade Jewelry
Pink Or Red Rose Wall Art Portrait Handmade From Oak Plywood
Flamingo Bangle Bracelets for Women with Charms Adjustable
