Why Marie Curie’s coffin lined with lead and still remains radioactive even after 100 years
Why Marie Curie’s coffin lined with lead and still remains radioactive even after 100 years
Marie Curie made groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity, earning her two Nobel Prizes. She discovered polonium and radium, significantly advancing science and medicine. Prolonged exposure to radiation, however, led to her death in 1934. Her belongings, including lab notes, remain highly radioactive even today, reflecting her significant contributions to science and the personal risks she took.
Marie Curie made groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity, earning her two Nobel Prizes. She discovered polonium and radium, significantly advancing science and medicine. Prolonged exposure to radiation, however, led to her death in 1934. Her belongings, including lab notes, remain highly radioactive even today, reflecting her significant contributions to science and the personal risks she took.