Radium Collection (page 3)

Marie Curie

Madam Marie Curie in lab

Discovery of radium by the Curies, 1898
Discovery of radium by the Curies, as depicted in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1904

The only safe weapons against cancer are surgery, x-rays and radium Do not trust your life to other methods. Poster identifying proper treatments for cancer. Date 1938

Radiochemical Centre
Process boxes for the production of tritium compounds at the Radiochemical Centre, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England. Date: December 1964

THE RADIUM MASTER (Jim Vanny) Earth explorers on Urania are prisoners of a robot controlled by the masked Emperor Date: 1930

Geiger counter, for detecting radioactivity
Geiger counter, a device used for detecting radioactivity by its ionising effect as it passes through a gas at low pressure (contained in the cylindrical tube)

Radioactive emission from radium
Radium alpha particles. Coloured image of the radioactive emission of alpha particles from radium. A speck of radium salt was placed on a special emulsion on a photographic plate; when developed

Madame Curie visiting a war hospital
Photograph showing Marie Curie, discoverer of radium, visiting the British field-hospital at Furnes where she took X-rays of all cases

Radium Airship
Other worlds will surely develop their own technologies for space travel : this radium-powered airship of Saturn uses the planets natural resources

A radium safe
A safe at the Radium Institute, showing lead blocks holding radium needles. 4 inches of lead sat between where the radium was kept and the front of the safe

William Ramsay / Tatler 04
SIR WILLIAM RAMSAY British chemist experimenting with radium at University College, London, in 1904

Futuristic central heating
A futuristic form of central heating, using radium -- perhaps not the healthiest of ideas, as it is radioactive?

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"Discovering the Power of Radium: Marie Curie's Nobel Prize-Winning Breakthrough" Marie Curie, a brilliant Polish-French physicist, made history with her groundbreaking research on radium. Alongside her husband Pierre Curie, they revolutionized the field of science and medicine. In 1903, Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize for her work in physics. Her relentless dedication led to the discovery of radium, an element that would forever change our understanding of radiation. Caricatures may have depicted Marie Curie as she delved into uncharted territory, fearlessly exploring the properties of this mysterious substance. With X-ray technology already recognized as a medical breakthrough, radium emerged as another potential treatment option alongside surgery. The DDE-90027769 compound symbolizes the scientific identification assigned to radium by researchers worldwide. Its significance lies in its ability to unlock new possibilities in various fields such as medicine and industry. Captured in a black-and-white photograph is Marie Curie herself—a trailblazing figure who defied gender norms and shattered glass ceilings. Her contributions continue to inspire generations of scientists and chemists today. Beyond her scientific achievements, other images showcase Pierre Curie engaging in conversations with Sir William Ramsay—an exchange that likely sparked further advancements in their respective fields. Moreover, an altimeter designed by Zeppelin creator G Lufft serves as a testament to how far-reaching the impact has been across different industries throughout history. As we reflect upon these captivating glimpses into Marie Curie's life and work from over a century ago—her portrait from around 1901—we are reminded not only of her brilliance but also her enduring legacy that continues to shape our world today.