The remarkable life of Marie Curie and the women scientists she inspired — with Dava Sobel

14/08/2025 52 min
The remarkable life of Marie Curie and the women scientists she inspired — with Dava Sobel

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Marie Curie is arguably the most famous scientist in history, for her breakthroughs in the field of radioactivity. But Curie also redefined what was possible for women in science, inspiring generations to follow her.Dava Sobel's 2025 For Future Reference Lecture A woman's word (about science) was recorded at the State Library of Victoria.SpeakersDava SobelAuthor, The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science and many moreBelinda Smith (host)Award-winning science journalist, Host, Labnotes, ABC Radio National

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