TED-ED: The genius of Marie Curie - Shohini Ghose

Marie Curie's life was marked by groundbreaking scientific achievements and personal challenges. Born in Warsaw, she overcame educational barriers to study in Paris, where she met Pierre Curie. Together, they discovered radioactivity and new elements, earning Nobel Prizes. After Pierre's tragic death, Marie continued her research, becoming the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two sciences. Her work laid the foundation for advancements in physics, chemistry, and medicine, despite the personal cost of radiation exposure.

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