Mary Curie won the Nobel Prize 2 times.
Women’s Day 2025: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, today we are going to talk about a great scientist who not only contributed significantly in the field of science, but also became a source of inspiration for the whole world including women. We are talking about ‘Mary Curie’, who changed the world of science with his unique work and dedication. She is known for her contribution to the field of radiology and was the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize. Mary Curie received a total of 2 Nobel Prizes, once in Physics and second time in chemistry.
Mary Curie was born in Warsa
Mary Curie was born on 7 November 1867 in the city of Warasa, Poland. His real name was ‘Mary Scalodovska’. She was born in a family where education was given great importance. His father was also a teacher and his mother was the head teacher of a school. However, Mary’s life also had many difficulties, especially due to the death of her parents and the political struggles of Poland.
Mary Curie with father and sisters.
Mary completed her early education in Warsa, but at that time it was a difficult task for women to get education in universities. That is why he decided to get education outside ‘Partition Poland’ (Poland controlled by current Russia). In 1891, she moved to France to study at Sorbone University, Paris. There he was known as ‘Mary’, and completed his studies in Physics and Mathematics.
The discoveries of Mary Curie changed the world
The scientific career of Mary Curie is very inspiring. His biggest achievement is related to his work done on radioactivity. In 1898, she, along with her husband Pierre Curie, discovered new elements ‘Polonium’ and ‘Radium’. Both these elements were radioactive and this research revolutionized the field of radiology. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 for this discovery, which she received with her husband Pierre Curie and Henry Bacarel.
Mary Curie works in the lab with husband Pierre Curie.
Mary Curie conducted several important research in the field of radiology. Their work became the basis of new techniques used in medicine, especially as ‘radiotherapy’ for the treatment of cancer. His discoveries empower the role of women in the world of science. Mauri Curie received the second Nobel Prize in 1911 in the field of chemistry.
There were many difficulties in life
Mary Curie’s personal life is also very inspiring. Her husband Pierre Curie was also a famous scientist and the two together served science. Pierre Curie died in a road accident in 1906, causing Mary a lot of shock. However, she continued the work being done by her husband and achieved more success in his research. Apart from this, there were many difficulties in the life of Mary Curie, but she never gave up.
Another beautiful picture of Mary Curie with husband Pierre Curie.
Mary Curie fell ill due to exposure to radioactive elements and he also died due to the dangers of radioactivity. Actually, he did not know about the dangers of radioactivity. Mary Curie kept a radioactive test tube in her pocket, and she came in contact with X-rays without any security. Some of his books and papers are still so radioactive that they are kept in lead boxes.
Unprecedented contribution in medical field
The work of Mary Curie was not only revolutionary in the field of radiology, but her research also made significant changes in medical science, nuclear power, and other fields of science. Their discoveries opened new avenues for women in the field of science and showed that women can also contribute to the most difficult and complex areas of science. His discovery still plays an important role in treating deadly diseases like cancer.
Furthermore, his life proves that despite difficulties, excellence can be achieved in any field. Their actions and heritage left by them opened new doors to women scientists and proved that women could also have an important role in science. His life will always be an inspiration for the world of science and especially female scientists.
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