In honor of what would have been Marie Skłodowska Curie’s 151st birthday, here's a look at some of her most revolutionary discoveries: | TED-Ed

Marie Curie was a Nobel Laureate of many firsts: the first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize, the first person to be awarded the prize twice and still the only person to receive the prize in two different scientific fields. She received the news that she was to be awarded her second Nobel Prize on her 44th birthday - a special present for a very impressive scientist. | Nobel Prize

In 1898, Marie Curie, née Sklodowska, discovered two new elements: polonium and radium. Watch the story behind the discoveries: | Nobel Prize