Marie Curie’s groundbreaking work changed the world of science forever. From her early years in partitioned Poland to becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize—twice—her journey was one of perseverance, intellect, and sacrifice.This documentary explores her struggles for education, her pioneering discoveries of polonium and radium, and her crucial role in shaping modern physics and chemistry. Alongside her husband, Pierre Curie, she revolutionized our understanding of radioactivity, only to face immense personal loss and health challenges due to her own discoveries.
Follow the incredible life of one of history’s greatest scientific minds, from her days as a determined student to her lasting impact on future generations.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Born Under Oppression: Childhood in Partitioned Poland
05:17 Dreams of Knowledge: The Struggle for Education
09:25 A New Beginning in Paris: Life at the Sorbonne
12:55 Meeting Pierre Curie: A Partnership of Minds and Hearts
17:38 The Discovery of Polonium: Honoring Her Polish Roots
22:02 Radium and the Birth of Radioactivity
25:52 Breaking Barriers: The First Woman to Win a Nobel Prize
30:18 Loss and Resilience: The Death of Pierre Curie
33:59 A Scientific Pioneer: Winning Her Second Nobel Prize
38:20 Science on the Frontlines: Marie Curie and World War I
42:36 Building a Legacy: The Radium Institute and Scientific Mentorship
47:22 The Hidden Cost of Discovery: Health Struggles and Final Years
52:07 Outro
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