353. Marie Curie: The Greatest Scientist of All Time? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Today, we’re diving into the fascinating life of Marie Skłodowska Curie. Was she the greatest scientist ever?

Well… maybe!

She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields, and a true pioneer in the study of radioactivity.

In this episode, we’ll explore her life, achievements, struggles, and lasting legacy of one of the most influential scientists of all time.


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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Vocabulary
02:38 Who Was Marie Skłodowska-Curie?
04:42 Nobel Prize in Physics
07:28 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
09:18 WW1 and X-Ray Machines
10:27 Later Years and Legacy
12:37 Final Thought