Lesson 31 of 84 · Biographies
⭐ 30 XPMarie Curie: Discoveries in Science
Marie Curie was a famous scientist who discovered new elements.
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Marie Curie was a famous scientist who discovered new elements. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, which is a very important award for scientists. Marie Curie's work helped us understand more about radiation, which is used in medicine today to help people heal.
Key Facts
Marie Curie was a scientist.
She won a Nobel Prize.
Her work helped in medicine.
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1 of 2What did Marie Curie discover?
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