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Marie Curie was a renowned physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of radioactivity. Born in Poland in 1867, she moved to Paris to pursue her studies. Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields: physics and chemistry. Her research on radioactivity revolutionized the understanding of atomic structure and led to the development of new medical treatments. Despite facing gender discrimination, Curie's perseverance and dedication to science made her an influential figure in the scientific community.

We must not forget that when radium was discovered no one kn

We must not forget that when radium was discovered no one knew that it would prove useful in hospitals. The work was one of pure science. And this is a proof that scientific work must not be considered from the point of view of the direct usefulness of it. It must be done for itself, for the beauty of science, and then there is always the chance that a scientific discovery may become like the radium a benefit for humanity.

Marie Curie, Lecture at Vassar C

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