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Pierre and Marie Curie in their laboratory, 1898 (1951)
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Pierre and Marie Curie in their laboratory, 1898 (1951)
Pierre and Marie Curie in their laboratory. 1898, (1951). Polish-born Marie Curie and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel. In 1898, they discovered two new elements, polonium and radium. Marie did most of the work of producing these elements, and to this day her notebooks are still too radioactive to use. She went on to become the first woman to be awarded a doctorate in France, and continued her work after Pierres death in 1906. In 1903 they shared the Nobel Prize for Physics with Becquerel. A print from 100 Years in Pictures, A panorama of History in the Making, text by DC Somervell, Odhams press Limited, London, 1951
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This print captures the brilliant minds of Pierre and Marie Curie in their laboratory in 1898. Polish-born Marie Curie, along with her husband Pierre, continued the groundbreaking work on radioactivity initiated by Henri Becquerel. In a momentous discovery, they identified two new elements - polonium and radium. Marie's dedication to producing these elements was unparalleled, but it came at a cost. Even today, her notebooks remain too radioactive to handle safely. Despite this challenge, she persevered and became the first woman to earn a doctorate in France. Tragically, Pierre passed away in 1906; however, Marie carried on their scientific legacy. In recognition of their remarkable contributions to physics and radioactivity research, Marie and Pierre were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics alongside Becquerel in 1903. The photograph offers a glimpse into their shared passion for science as they stand side by side amidst laboratory equipment. It is evident that their collaboration extended beyond marriage; they were true partners both personally and professionally. This image serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of these renowned scientists who pushed boundaries despite societal norms that often hindered women's progress in academia. Their pioneering work continues to inspire generations of scientists worldwide.
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