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Babbage: Science book club

Babbage from The Economist

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Madame Curie: A Journey of Struggles and Success

In this chapter, the speaker discusses a book about Mary Curie, exploring her upbringing, struggles for education, partnership with Pierre Curie, and the impact of science on their family life. They share personal reflections, highlighting the significance of the book and admiring Mary Curie's determination and accomplishments. The chapter also touches on the rarity of women winning the Nobel Prize in physics and suggests interviewing Jeff Carr, a science correspondent at The Economist.

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