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The Elements of Marie Curie with Dava Sobel
Season 16 · Episode 3

The Elements of Marie Curie with Dava Sobel

How did Marie Curie’s discoveries in radioactivity change our understanding of the natural world? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice sit down with science writer Dava Sobel, author of a new book on Curie, to explore the enduring impact of her work on radioactivity.

StarTalk Radio · Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, Dava Sobel

January 14, 202540m 31s

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How did Marie Curie’s discoveries in radioactivity change our understanding of the natural world? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice sit down with science writer Dava Sobel, author of a new book on Curie, to explore the enduring impact of her work on radioactivity.

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