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Summers of genius: The hidden legacy of Brittany's L'Arcouest

In the early to mid-20th century, a group of eminent scholars from Paris spent their summer holidays in L'Arcouest, a town located along the English Channel in the Brittany region. This circle of intellectuals included Marie Curie, Jean Perrin, Frédéric Joliot, and Irène Joliot-Curie. Now, a documentary film titled L'esprit…

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Widow left with crippling energy bill after keeping dying husband warm during cancer care

Simona and David Pappalardo’s lives were turned upside down when David was diagnosed with brain cancer and given six months to live

The Independent UK

People dying in poverty up by almost a fifth, says charity

Research for Marie Curie said an estimated 128,000 people died in fuel poverty in 2022, including 110,000 pensioners.

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The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel review – the great scientist who created her own school

A fresh and feminist study of the pioneering Nobel laureate reveals her impact on the women she mentored and set on the path to prominence

The Guardian - UK

The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel review – lessons in chemistry

An artful account of a scientific genius and her female disciples leaves Marie Curie’s inner life an enigma

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My Way and Hey Jude among Britons’ most popular end-of-life songs

Queen and Whitney Houston also feature on Marie Curie’s playlist of tracks chosen by those nearing final moments

The Guardian - UK

The five scholars who won two Nobel prizes – and what sets them apart

There is often much debate about who is the greatest among sportsmen and women, movie stars, leaders or artists. But some scholars have truly made a staggering difference to the world.

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Marie Curie review – musical dash through the scientist’s life leaves your head spinning

This fast and furious Korean show has high-voltage tunes, but suffers from schmaltz and a breathlessly hectic pace

The Guardian - UK

Exploring The Remarkable Achievements Of Scorpio's Hall Of Fame

Scorpios, born between October 23 and November 21, are known for their intense and passionate personalities. Many famous individuals fall under this zodiac sign, leaving a lasting impact on various fields. Let's explore some of the celebrated Scorpios in history:

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Veil, Baker and Curie: acclaimed women to appear on new French coins

France is redesigning its 10, 20 and 50 euro cent coins to honour women who have marked the country's history. The faces of national icons Simone Veil, Josephine Baker and Marie Curie will appear on coins set to go into circulation from the middle of 2024.

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Tracing the history of France's hallowed Panthéon temple for national heroes

Armenian Resistance hero Missak Manouchian will be laid to rest Wednesday in France’s Pantheon on the 80th anniversary of his killing by a Nazi firing squad. So-called pantheonisation is France’s highest honour – but what are its origins, and what's the criteria for entering this secular temple that celebrates the…

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Campaigners criticise ‘absurd’ plan to take apart and rebuild Curie lab in Paris

French government to hear last-ditch appeal this week over new culture minister’s ‘compromise’ for Pavillon des Sources

The Guardian - UK

Demolition of 'Marie Curie' site on hold in Paris amid heritage debate

France's culture minister said Friday that the demolition of a site linked to pioneering radioactivity researcher Marie Curie would be put on hold. This after several prominent figures called for its preservation in the name of heritage.

Radio France Internationale

What has the Nobel Prize in Physics ever done for me?

Each October, physics is in the news with the awarding of the Nobel Prize. The work acknowledged through this most prestigious award often seems far removed from our everyday lives, with prizes given for things like “optical methods for studying Hertzian resonances in atoms” and “elucidating the quantum structure of…

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Hospices face a ‘critical’ £47m shortfall in funding, experts warn

Freedom of Information requests show that funding is failing to keep up with the spiralling costs of end-of-life care.

The Hindu

Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On Radioactivity

This week’s Sci-Five science quiz is on radioactivity.

Salon

AI: apocalypse or utopia? Probably not

Is AI a revolutionary phenomenon that will change everything? The history of radioactivity suggests an answer

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Targeted support needed for older people among ethnic minorities, says charity

Independent Age noted that ‘alarmingly, people talked about their distrust of the Government, and how that prevents them applying for support’.

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Where do you turn when your grief feels like too much?

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Natalie Morris on the need for nuanced and proportionate support for the bereaved

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7 best movies like Oppenheimer on Netflix, Max, Prime Video and more

These are the 7 movies you should watch next if you enjoyed Oppenheimer and where you can stream them.

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Greta Gerwig Tells Us The Barbie F-Bomb She Cut, And The Historical Figure It Involved

Now that Barbie is reaching theaters, Greta Gerwig shares with ReelBlend an F-bomb that she cut, and who was involved.

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84 Years Ago, Einstein Wrote an Urgent Letter that Altered History Forever

In August 1939, Einstein wrote a letter to President Roosevelt notifying him of novel research that could lead to the production of an atomic bomb.

The Independent UK

NHS end-of-life care ‘often falls below expectations’

The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch found gaps in the standards of palliative care across England.

Wales Online

Legendary miner and trade unionist among latest death notices and funeral announcements from Swansea this week

Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones

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West Lothian man is on a high after scaling Ben Nevis to remember beloved gran

Sean Moran joined 23 friends to raise money for Marie Curie

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