Irene Joliot-Curie

Irène Joliot-Curie was a French scientist who made significant contributions to nuclear chemistry and radioactivity. The daughter of famous scientists Marie and Pierre Curie, she co-discovered artificial radioactivity, which is the creation of new radioactive elements by bombarding stable atoms with particles. This groundbreaking work expanded our understanding of atomic structure and had profound implications in medicine and energy. For her achievements, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935. Joliot-Curie’s research not only advanced science but also helped pave the way for developments in nuclear technology and its applications.