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Marie and Pierre Curie and the Discovery of Polonium and Radium

http://www.nobel.se/physics/articles/curie/

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Grades - 3-5 6-8 9-12

This site presents a lecture given by Nanny Fröman at the Royal Academy of Sciences on Marie and Pierre Curie's work on the discovery of Polonium and Radium. The lecture begins by describing Marie Curie's impact on the scientific reputation of France by noting that she is the only female scientist to be interred in the Panthéon. The lecture proceeds to give a very detailed and well-written account of the life of Marie Curie. In addition to providing a thorough account of the scientific process, societal issues that impacted the discovery of radium and polonium are also discussed. The site provides useful bibliographic references and also provides links to names mentioned within the text. This site and the links contained within are appropriate for anyone who wishes to learn more about the life and research of Marie Curie.

Reviewer Name:	Joan Fuller
Reviewer Affiliation:	National Institute of Standards and Technology
Site Title:	Marie and Pierre Curie and the Discovery of Polonium and Radium
Site Owner/Developer:	The Nobel Foundation
Date of Review:	04/20/2000
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