Radioactive!

Bestselling biographer Walter Isaacson explores the inspiring life of Marie Curie, the pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity and became the first woman to earn a Nobel Prize in two sciences. Through an in-depth look at her notebooks and letters, the biography reveals how Curie’s relentless curiosity, humility, and resilience drove her incredible achievements amid personal and professional challenges. Her story offers a powerful example of how scientific passion, moral integrity, and a sense of wonder can shape the modern world.