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  MARIE CURIE (1867-1934) Science has witnessed many brilliant minds, but few have left as deep an impact as Madam Curie. Born as Maria Skłodowska in 1867 in Warsaw, Poland, she rose against social, cultural, and economic barriers to become one of the greatest scientists in history. Curie’s name is forever associated with the discovery of radioactivity, a field she pioneered with her groundbreaking work. She not only became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, but also remains the only person in history to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences—Physics and Chemistry. Her life story is one of determination, sacrifice, and brilliance, making her an enduring inspiration to scientists and dreamers across the globe. Early Life and Education Marie Curie was the youngest of five children in a family deeply devoted to education. Her father, Władysław Skłodowski, was a mathematics and physics teacher, and he instilled in Marie a love for science. However, Poland at that time was ...