17min chapter

Library Talks cover image

Dava Sobel with Angela Saini: The Elements of Marie Curie

Library Talks

CHAPTER

Marie Curie's Journey: Triumphs and Challenges

This chapter chronicles the early career of Marie Curie, emphasizing the unexpected support she received in a male-dominated scientific field. Following the tragic loss of her husband, Curie navigated her role as a lab director, forging new paths for women in science amidst societal pressures. It also highlights the experiences of other women in her lab, their struggles with societal expectations, and the broader implications for women's roles in science during that era.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode