Radioactive Substances

Radioactive Substances

Explore the remarkable journey of Marie Curie, the pioneering physicist and chemist born in Warsaw in 1867. Celebrated for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity, Curie made history as the first person to win two Nobel Prizes—one in physics in 1903 and another in chemistry in 1911. In an era when the perils of handling radioactive materials were largely unrecognized, Curies relentless quest for knowledge ultimately led to her tragic death in 1934 from an illness attributed to radiation exposure. Radioactive Substances is her exceptional thesis presented to the Faculté de Sciences de Paris in 1903 and later published in Chemical News vol 88, 1903. In this enlightening work, Curie meticulously outlines her pioneering experiments at the Sorbonne, the discovery of the two new elements, radium and polonium, from pitchblende, and shares her extensive measurements and findings. (Summary by Availle)

This show includes AI-generated content.

Denne podkasten er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(35)

Luck Of Roaring Camp And Other Sketches-Bret Harte

Luck Of Roaring Camp And Other Sketches-Bret Harte

"Luck Of Roaring Camp And Other Sketches" by Bret Harte captures the essence of life in a rough-and-tumble mining camp during the California Gold Rush, portraying the unique characters and their strug...

11 Aug 7h 11min

Scientific American Supplement, No. 601, July 9, 1887-Various

Scientific American Supplement, No. 601, July 9, 1887-Various

"Scientific American Supplement, No. 601, July 9, 1887-Various" presents a collection of articles that reflect the scientific inquiries and discoveries of the late 19th century. This supplement captur...

10 Aug 3h 50min

Wooden Horse-Hugh Walpole

Wooden Horse-Hugh Walpole

"Wooden Horse" by Hugh Walpole is a captivating tale that delves into themes of resilience and the human spirit. The story unfolds with a focus on the struggles and triumphs of its characters, showcas...

9 Aug 9h 3min

New Physics and Its Evolution-Lucien Poincaré

New Physics and Its Evolution-Lucien Poincaré

"New Physics and Its Evolution" by Lucien Poincaré delves into the transformative ideas that shaped modern physics, exploring the fundamental shifts in understanding that occurred during a pivotal era...

8 Aug 8h 52min

Einstein and the Universe-Charles Nordmann

Einstein and the Universe-Charles Nordmann

"Einstein and the Universe" by Charles Nordmann explores the profound impact of Einstein's theories on our understanding of the cosmos. This work delves into the revolutionary ideas that reshaped the ...

7 Aug 5h 12min

Science and Hypothesis-Henri Poincaré

Science and Hypothesis-Henri Poincaré

"Science and Hypothesis" by Henri Poincaré delves into the philosophical foundations of scientific thought, exploring the interplay between scientific theories and the reality they aim to describe. Po...

6 Aug 7h 2min

House of Cobwebs and Other Stories-George Gissing

House of Cobwebs and Other Stories-George Gissing

"House of Cobwebs and Other Stories" by George Gissing offers a compelling exploration of human nature and the complexities of life through a collection of thought-provoking tales. Gissing's narrative...

6 Aug 9h 40min

012 - Nature and Cause of the Phenomena of Radioactivity

012 - Nature and Cause of the Phenomena of Radioactivity

Explore the remarkable journey of Marie Curie, the pioneering physicist and chemist born in Warsaw in 1867. Celebrated for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity, Curie made history as the first...

26 Feb 8min

Populært innen Vitenskap

fastlegen
tingenes-tilstand
romkapsel
dekodet-2
sinnsyn
liberal-halvtime
rekommandert
rss-paradigmepodden
forskningno
rss-nysgjerrige-norge
fjellsportpodden
rss-rekommandert
nordnorsk-historie
grunnstoffene
noen-har-snakket-sammen
vett-og-vitenskap-med-gaute-einevoll
tidlose-historier
villmarksliv
rss-overskuddsliv
rss-bondevennen