Journalism of Courage
Marie Curie is one of the most extraordinary scientists in history. Born on November 7, 1867, in Warsaw, Poland, Curie became a trailblazer for women in science. Here are six fascinating facts about the Nobel winning pioneer whose discoveries changed the course of medicine and atomic research forever. (Source: Photo by wikipedia )
The Only person to Win Two Nobels in Two Different Sciences: Marie Curie remains the only person ever to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields, Physics (1903, for radioactivity) and Chemistry (1911, for discovering radium and polonium). (Source: Photo by wikipedia )
She coined the term 'Radioactivity': Curie not only discovered radioactive elements but also coined the term “radioactivity” itself, laying the foundation for nuclear physics and modern cancer treatments. (Source: Photo by wikipedia )
Her Lab Notes are still radio active: Even today, Curie’s lab notebooks, clothes, and personal items are highly radioactive and stored in lead-lined boxes at the National Library of France. Researchers must wear protective gear to handle them. (Source: Photo by wikipedia )
She faced Gender Barriers at Every Step: Despite her brilliance, universities in Poland refused to admit her because she was a woman. She later moved to Paris and studied at the Sorbonne, becoming its first female professor. (Source: Photo by wikipedia )
Her Work Saved Lives in World War 1: During World War I, Curie developed mobile X ray units nicknamed “Little Curies” which were used on the battlefield to help doctors treat wounded soldiers more effectively. (Source: Photo by wikipedia )
Her Legacy continues to Inspire Generations: Marie Curie’s name lives on in the element Curium (Cm), and her research paved the way for medical imaging, radiation therapy, and nuclear energy, making her impact timeless. (Source: Photo by wikipedia )
