Marie Curie and Spooky Rays: Crash Course History of Science

The video explores the life and legacy of Marie Curie, highlighting her groundbreaking work in radioactivity and her achievements as the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. It reviews the state of physics before her time, the discovery of X-rays by Rontgen, and Becquerel's research on radioactivity. Marie Curie's journey from education to her significant scientific contributions is detailed, including her discoveries of polonium and radium. The video also acknowledges the impact of other notable women scientists in the early 1900s.

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