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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MARIE CURIE: The Polish-born French physicist and chemist twice won the Nobel Prize for her pioneering research in the field of radioactivity.

  • Published In: France Today, 2024, v. 40, n. 4. P. 76 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bliss, Dominic 3 of 3

Abstract

Marie Curie, a Polish-born French physicist and chemist, won the Nobel Prize twice for her groundbreaking research in radioactivity. Despite her tragic death in 1934 due to radiation exposure, her work led to the discovery of radium and polonium, revolutionizing our understanding of radioactivity and paving the way for advancements in medical treatments like radiotherapy. Her legacy is honored in Paris through the Musée Curie and the Pavillon des Sources, which will be part of a new cancer research center named after her. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:France Today. 2024/12, Vol. 40, Issue 4, p76
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0895-3651
  • Accession Number:182496535
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