Mother of Modern Physics – Marie Curie
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Marie Curie is one of the most renowned scientists of all time. She is often considered to be the ‘Mother of Modern Physics’.
She continues to be a source of inspiration for all, especially young women who want to pursue a career in STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
Marie Curie was born on 7 November 1867 in Warsaw, Poland. She lost both her parents when she was quite young. Despite that, she continued to work hard at her studies.
As she grew older, she moved to France, where she earned her higher degrees and started her career as a scientist.
Radioactivity
Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist and did her research on radioactivity. The word ‘radioactivity‘ itself was coined by her.
She and her research team discovered two radioactive elements – radium and polonium. She also studied the possibilities of curing cancer with the help of radioactivity.
Ms Curie won the Nobel Prize in 1903 for her findings in radioactivity, becoming the first-ever woman to win a Nobel. Moreover, she was also the first person to win two Nobel Prizes – in physics and chemistry.
Marie Curie passed away in 1964 of illness. However, she continues to be an inspiration to scientists all over the world.
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