Marie Skłodowska-Curie was born on this day in 1867. Her life and work continue to inspire researchers across Europe and around the world. She was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize and remains the only person ever to have received it twice, in two different scientific fields. A legacy that continues to shape science today. In her honour, one of our most successful research fellowship programmes carries her name. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions support researchers across Europe and worl

Marie Sklodowska Curie discovered polonium in an experiment conducted in 1898. Watch the story behind the discovery of polonium, as well as radium, which was also discovered the same year. #NobelPrize | Nobel Prize

Marie Curie, née Sklodowska, is the only individual to have been awarded Nobel Prizes in two different scientific categories: 1903 in Physics and 1911 in Chemistry. Who will be awarded in 2017? Join in on the #NobelPrize announcements! Physics is coming up on 3 October and Chemistry on 4 October. Q&A on Marie Curie at nobelprize.org: goo.gl/amKvTu | Nobel Prize