Curie (Marie Curie)

Marie Curie was a pioneering scientist famous for discovering radioactivity, a process where certain materials emit energy spontaneously. Her research helped uncover the properties of elements like polonium and radium, advancing our understanding of atomic science. Her work laid the foundation for technologies in medical treatment, such as cancer radiotherapy, and contributed to the development of nuclear energy. As the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win in two different scientific fields (Physics and Chemistry), her legacy is celebrated for breaking barriers and expanding scientific knowledge about the atom.