# Marie Curie

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The Marie Curie spot in France records a history of scientific discovery linked to radioactivity. Marie Curie was born Maria Skłodowska in Warsaw in 1867.

She moved to Paris in 1891, studied at the Sorbonne, and met Pierre Curie there. Together, they investigated the radioactivity that shaped their scientific work. Their research led to the discovery of polonium and radium, two elements central to her legacy. She coined the term used for this field, radioactivity.

Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and only person to win Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry. Her work also influenced the development of cancer treatment. She founded the Radium Institute in Paris, now known as the Institut Curie, which continues cancer research and treatment. The Paris institute bears Marie Curie's name.

Her legacy connects scientific research, medicine, and the enduring history of Paris. Scientists worldwide continue to draw inspiration from her discoveries.

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