Iréne Curie was born on September 12, 1897 in Paris, France to Marie and Pierre Curie. She was the oldest of two, her younger sister Eve being born in 1904. Iréne grew up to be a bright, smart, and quick young woman. Marie and Pierre would be awarded the 1903 Nobel prize in physics alongside Henri … Continue reading Profile: Iréne Joliot-Curie
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Profile: Marie Sklodowska-Curie
Early Years: Maria Curie neé Sklodowska was born on November 7, 1867 in what is now known as Warsaw, Poland. The youngest of five, she excelled in school, and eventually went to seek out secondary education. Maria's parents were both educators. Unable to attend the mens only University of Warsaw, Sklodowska attended Warsaw's infamous … Continue reading Profile: Marie Sklodowska-Curie
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