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New euro banknotes spark Franco-Polish dispute over Marie Curie's name

The Polish Nobel Prize-winning scientist was born in Warsaw with the surname Skłodowska, before later marrying the Frenchman Pierre Curie.

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20 Inventors Who Didn’t Survive Their Own Inventions

You’d think inventing something new would be a good thing, but for some, it turned out to be deadly.

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If You Can Score 25/25 On This People Specialty Quiz, You’re A Master Of Human Achievement

You probably recognize most of these names - Beethoven, Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, maybe even Malala. Well, knowing someone’s name is one thing, but knowing what they actually did is another. This quiz is all about matching these 25 well-known people to their real specialty or field of expertise.

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Rosamund Pike on her Shape-Shifting Beauty Looks: “As an Actor, You Can Cheat Time”

The Dior Capture Ambassador speaks Bond and her approach to ageing

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‘Space travel is queer’: the unstoppable film-maker skewering Bezos and Musk’s macho fantasies

She founded Nasa’s orchestra and has bounced heartbeats off the moon. Now Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian has made a hilarious film taking issue with the tech bros’ dreams of celestial conquest

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45 Facts People Just Learned That Are So Awesome They Had To Share

These facts are guaranteed to pique your curiosity.

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50 Facts People Just Learned That Are So Awesome They Had To Share (New Pics)

These facts are guaranteed to pique your curiosity. The post 50 Facts People Just Learned That Are So Awesome They Had To Share (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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34 Times Inventors Unknowingly Built Their Own Doom

From Marie Curie to the architect of the Titanic and the infamous OceanGate submersible – you'll find many interesting stories! The post 34 Times Inventors Unknowingly Built Their Own Doom first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Tom Daley surprises woman taking on 5,000 mile UK coastline charity challenge

Tracey Howe is hoping to raise £100,000 for charity by walking 5,000 miles around the entire UK coastline.

Evening Standard

Beethoven and Marie Curie compete with birds to appear on new euro notes

European Central Bank picks two themes for redesign submissions: ‘iconic personalities’ or rivers and birds

The Guardian - UK

Summers of genius: The hidden legacy of Brittany's L'Arcouest

In the early to mid-20th century, a group of eminent scholars from Paris spent their summer holidays in L'Arcouest, a town located along the English Channel in the Brittany region. This circle of intellectuals included Marie Curie, Jean Perrin, Frédéric Joliot, and Irène Joliot-Curie. Now, a documentary film titled L'esprit…

Radio France Internationale

Widow left with crippling energy bill after keeping dying husband warm during cancer care

Simona and David Pappalardo’s lives were turned upside down when David was diagnosed with brain cancer and given six months to live

The Independent UK

People dying in poverty up by almost a fifth, says charity

Research for Marie Curie said an estimated 128,000 people died in fuel poverty in 2022, including 110,000 pensioners.

The Independent UK

The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel review – the great scientist who created her own school

A fresh and feminist study of the pioneering Nobel laureate reveals her impact on the women she mentored and set on the path to prominence

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Cancer awareness day 2024: Most common cancers in India and why do they happen

Cancer awareness day is observed in India every year on November 7 to create awareness on one of the deadly diseases mankind is struggling against. India is the first country in the world to have initiated ‘National Cancer Awareness Day’ on 7th November which happens to be the birthday of…

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The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel review – lessons in chemistry

An artful account of a scientific genius and her female disciples leaves Marie Curie’s inner life an enigma

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My Way and Hey Jude among Britons’ most popular end-of-life songs

Queen and Whitney Houston also feature on Marie Curie’s playlist of tracks chosen by those nearing final moments

The Conversation

The five scholars who won two Nobel prizes – and what sets them apart

There is often much debate about who is the greatest among sportsmen and women, movie stars, leaders or artists. But some scholars have truly made a staggering difference to the world.

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Marie Curie review – musical dash through the scientist’s life leaves your head spinning

This fast and furious Korean show has high-voltage tunes, but suffers from schmaltz and a breathlessly hectic pace

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Exploring The Remarkable Achievements Of Scorpio's Hall Of Fame

Scorpios, born between October 23 and November 21, are known for their intense and passionate personalities. Many famous individuals fall under this zodiac sign, leaving a lasting impact on various fields. Let's explore some of the celebrated Scorpios in history:

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Veil, Baker and Curie: acclaimed women to appear on new French coins

France is redesigning its 10, 20 and 50 euro cent coins to honour women who have marked the country's history. The faces of national icons Simone Veil, Josephine Baker and Marie Curie will appear on coins set to go into circulation from the middle of 2024.

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Tracing the history of France's hallowed Panthéon temple for national heroes

Armenian Resistance hero Missak Manouchian will be laid to rest Wednesday in France’s Pantheon on the 80th anniversary of his killing by a Nazi firing squad. So-called pantheonisation is France’s highest honour – but what are its origins, and what's the criteria for entering this secular temple that celebrates the…

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Campaigners criticise ‘absurd’ plan to take apart and rebuild Curie lab in Paris

French government to hear last-ditch appeal this week over new culture minister’s ‘compromise’ for Pavillon des Sources

Radio France Internationale

Demolition of 'Marie Curie' site on hold in Paris amid heritage debate

France's culture minister said Friday that the demolition of a site linked to pioneering radioactivity researcher Marie Curie would be put on hold. This after several prominent figures called for its preservation in the name of heritage.

The Conversation

What has the Nobel Prize in Physics ever done for me?

Each October, physics is in the news with the awarding of the Nobel Prize. The work acknowledged through this most prestigious award often seems far removed from our everyday lives, with prizes given for things like “optical methods for studying Hertzian resonances in atoms” and “elucidating the quantum structure of…

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