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Marie and Pierre Curie, physicists, 1904. Photograph with their daughter Irene. Curie and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by H Becquerel

Portrait of Marie Curie
Marie Curie, the Polish-French chemist, (1867 - 1934). Curie worked on radioactivity, a term she coined to describe the rays given off by uranium

Marie Curie, a Polish-French chemist, born in Warsaw in 1867 and died in France in 1934. Curie worked on radioactivity, a term she coined to describe the rays given off by uranium

Pierre and Marie Curie. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, December 1904. In 1903 Curies shared Nobel prize for physics with Henri Becquerel for work on radioactivity

House of the Szczuki family in Poland where Manya Sklodovska (Marie Curie 1867-1934) was governess for three years from 1886

Curie, Irene (Paris, 1897-1956). French physicist. She conducted research on nuclear physics and earned the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935, shared with her husband

Marie and Pierre Curie in their laboratory, Paris

MARIE CURIE (1867-1934). Marie Sklodowska Curie. French (Polish-born) chemist. Photograph, 1903

MARIE CURIE (1867-1934). Marie Sklodowska Curie. French (Polish-born) chemist. Photograph, c1920

CURIE & HARDING, 1921. American President Warren G. Harding leads French chemist Marie Curie down the steps at the White House in Washington, D.C

MARIE CURIE (1867-1934). Marie Sklodowska Curie. French (Polish-born) chemist. Oil over a photograph

CURIES AND MELONEY, 1921. French chemist Marie Curie (second from right) with journalist Marie Mattingly Meloney, Irene Curie, and Eve Curie aboard a ship in New York Harbor. Photograph, 1921

PIERRE CURIE (1859-1906). French physicist and chemist. Pierre Curie lecturing on radium at the Sorbonne in Paris. Drawing, 1903, by Andre Castaigne

MARIE AND PIERRE CURIE. French chemists. Marie and Pierre Curie in their laboratory, c1904

M. CURIE: RECHERCHES, 1903. Title-page of the first publication of Marie Curie s
M. CURIE: RECHERCHES, 1903. Title-page of the first publication of Marie Curies announcement of the discovery of radium and its properties, Recherches sur les substances Radioactives, Paris, 1903

MARIE CURIE (1867-1934). Marie Sklodowska Curie. French (Polish-born) chemist. Photographed in 1908 with her daughters Eve (b. 1904, left) and Irene (b. 1897)

Curie, Irene (Paris, 1897-1956). French physicist. She conducted research on nuclear physics and earned the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935, shared with her husband

Pierre Curie (1859-1906) French chemist. Awarded Nobel prize for physics in 1903 jointly with his wife, Marie, and Henri Becquerel. Engraving

Marie (1867-1934) and Pierre (1859-1906) Curie. With their elder daughter Irene in 1904

A corner of Pierre and Marie Curies laboratory, Paris. Engraving published 1904

Children of the Sklodovski family. Left to right: Zosia, Hela Manya (Marie Curie 1867-1934), Joseph and Bronya

M. Sklodovski with his three surviving daughters. Left to right: Many (Marie Curie 1867-1934), Bronya and Hela

High voltage equipment used by Pierre and Marie Curie to investigate the electrical conductivity of air exposed to radium. Engraving published Paris 1904

Title page of Oeuvres de Pierre Curie, Paris, 1908. Pierre Curie (1859-1906) French chemist

(Jean) Frederick Joliot-Curie (1900-1958), French physicist. Became assistant to Marie Curie in 1925. In 1926 married Irene Curie

Marie Curie (1867-1935) Polish-born French physicist who, with her husband Pierre (1859-1906), centre, carried out research on radioactivity and shared the Nobel prize for physics with him

Marie (1867-1934) and Pierre (1859-1906) Curie. With their daughter Irene in 1908, in the garden of their house on Boulevard Kellermann, Paris

Radium Institute, Paris, where Marie CURIE (1867-1934), Polish-born French physicist, was director of research (1918-1934)

Marie (1867-1934) and Pierre (1859-1906) Curie pictured in their early married life when they enjoyed cycling in the French countryside

Radium Institute, Warsaw, Poland, inaugurated 29 May 1932 in the presence of Marie Curie and her sister Bronya Dluska

Part of Pierre and Marie Curies laboratory, Paris. Engraving published 1904

Marie Curie (1867-1934) Polish-born French physicist. Award Nobel prize for physics jointly with her husband, Pierre, and Henri Becquerel for work on radioactivity (1903)

The Curie family. Left to right standing, Jacques, Pierre (1859-1908) French chemist, Seated, Mme Curie and Dr Eugene Curie

Marie Sklodowska Curie (1867-1934) Polish-born French physicist. From a picture published 1910

Marie Curie (1867-1934) Polish-born French physicist, in 1925 with her daughter Irene Joliot-Curie (1897-1956), nuclear physicist, who worked as her mothers assistant at the Radium Institute, Paris

Madam Sklodowska mother of Marie Sklodowska Curie (1867-1934) Polish-born French physicist. Photograph

Henri Becquerel (1852-1908) French physicist. In 1896 Becquerel discovered that uranium, when placed on a sealed, light-tight photographic plate, exposed the plate

(Antoine) Henri Becquerel (1852-1908) French physicist: Fluorescence: Radioactivity: shared 1903 Nobel prize for physics with Pierre and Marie Curie

Marie Curie with President Warren Harding at the White House in Washington DC

Portrait of Marie Curie

Madam Marie Curie in lab

Portrait of Marie Curie in her office

Madame Marie Curie

CURIE, Marie (1867-1934). French physicist and chemist, Nobel Prize in 1911. Portrait of Marie Curie. Oil on canvas

CURIE, Pierre (1859-1906). French physicist. Portrait of 1898. Engraving

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Marie Curie, a name that resonates with brilliance and groundbreaking achievements in the field of science. Born in 1867, this Nobel Prize-winning Polish scientist left an indelible mark on history through her remarkable discoveries. In this captivating photograph of Marie Curie, we catch a glimpse of her unwavering determination and intellectual prowess. With her piercing gaze and poised demeanor, she exudes an air of confidence that is befitting for someone who revolutionized the world of scientific research. Marie Curie's partnership with Pierre Curie, a French physicist, was not only one of love but also one marked by extraordinary collaboration. Together as "Curie, Marie and Pierre, " they embarked on a journey to unravel the mysteries hidden within atoms. Their relentless pursuit led to the discovery of two new elements - polonium and radium - forever altering our understanding of radioactivity. The year 1910 captured Marie Curie at the pinnacle of her career. Adorned in her laboratory attire, she stands amidst test tubes and equipment that served as conduits for groundbreaking experiments. Her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge knew no bounds; she fearlessly delved into uncharted territories where few dared to venture. Following Pierre's untimely death in 1906, Marie continued their legacy alongside other brilliant minds such as Frederic Joliot and Irene Joliot-Curie – French scientists who carried forward their pioneering work. This image from 1935 showcases these trailblazers united by their shared passion for pushing boundaries and expanding human understanding. Beyond her scientific accomplishments lies another facet: Marie Curie was also a devoted mother to Eve Curie. Despite juggling multiple roles, she never allowed anything or anyone to hinder her quest for knowledge or dampen her spirit. As we reflect upon the life and legacy of MARIE CURIE (1867-1934), let us remember her as more than just a name in the annals of science.