While Pierre devoted himself to the physical study of the new radiations, Marie struggled to obtain pure radium in the metallic state. This was achieved with the help of the chemist Andre-Louis Debierne, Pierre's pupil.
Their marriage in 1895 marked the start of a partnership that was soon to achieve results of world significance following Henri Becquerel's discovery in 1896 of a new phenomenon, which Marie later called 'radioactivity'.
Determination, effort and hard work are highly linked with achievement, but a new study finds that people may have an unconscious preference for achievement that results from natural endowment.
Determination, effort and hard work are highly linked with achievement, but a new study finds that people may have an unconscious preference for achievement that results from natural endowment.
The Moche's story is an epic account of a society that thought it could control the world and what happened to it when it found it couldn't. It's a story of human achievement and natural disaster, human sacrifice and war.
French automaker Renault aims to entice consumers to the world of electric vehicles with the Zoe. Their mini electric vehicle recently achieved the equivalent of 163 mpg (262km) in the Future Car Challenge.
French automaker Renault aims to entice consumers to the world of electric vehicles with the Zoe. Their mini electric vehicle recently achieved the equivalent of 163 mpg (262km) in the Future Car Challenge.
Why This Kolaveri Di, a song from the film 3, went viral on the net with actor Dhanush lending his voice for it. The song made a special place for itself in the world of entertainment and achieved success beyond expectation.
Why This Kolaveri Di, a song from the film 3, went viral on the net with actor Dhanush lending his voice for it. The song made a special place for itself in the world of entertainment and achieved success beyond expectation.
Why This Kolaveri Di, a song from the film 3, went viral on the net with actor Dhanush lending his voice for it. The song made a special place for itself in the world of entertainment and achieved success beyond expectation.
Researchers in China have effectively achieved teleportation up to 16 km using quantum entanglement of photons. This could pave the way for quicker and smaller quantum based computers and strong, encrypted communication.
Researchers in China have effectively achieved teleportation up to 16 km using quantum entanglement of photons. This could pave the way for quicker and smaller quantum based computers and strong, encrypted communication.
With a little luck and a crack team behind him, Felix Baumgartner plans to skydive into the record books. Climbing to roughly 23 miles (37 kilometers), he'd be the first human to achieve supersonic speed with just his body.
They’re called “agents,” digital bots programmed by visual effects artists to move in a certain pattern, and it took nearly a year to achieve the zombie volume seen in the massive Israel wall-scaling scene.
They’re called “agents,” digital bots programmed by visual effects artists to move in a certain pattern, and it took nearly a year to achieve the zombie volume seen in the massive Israel wall-scaling scene.
They’re called “agents,” digital bots programmed by visual effects artists to move in a certain pattern, and it took nearly a year to achieve the zombie volume seen in the massive Israel wall-scaling scene.
French automaker Renault aims to entice consumers to the world of electric vehicles with the Zoe. Their mini electric vehicle recently achieved the equivalent of 163 mpg (262km) in the Future Car Challenge.
French automaker Renault aims to entice consumers to the world of electric vehicles with the Zoe. Their mini electric vehicle recently achieved the equivalent of 163 mpg (262km) in the Future Car Challenge.
With a little luck and a crack team behind him, Felix Baumgartner plans to skydive into the record books. Climbing to roughly 23 miles (37 kilometers), he'd be the first human to achieve supersonic speed with just his body.
With a little luck and a crack team behind him, Felix Baumgartner plans to skydive into the record books. Climbing to roughly 23 miles (37 kilometers), he'd be the first human to achieve supersonic speed with just his body.
His diction is easily intelligible, regardless of the range he’s singing in or the effect he’s going for. He achieves an intensely rhythmic delivery of the lyrics without losing legato and musical momentum.
His diction is easily intelligible, regardless of the range he’s singing in or the effect he’s going for. He achieves an intensely rhythmic delivery of the lyrics without losing legato and musical momentum.
His diction is easily intelligible, regardless of the range he’s singing in or the effect he’s going for. He achieves an intensely rhythmic delivery of the lyrics without losing legato and musical momentum.
Although possible that the International Cycling Union will appeal his suspension, Armstrong’s choice to accept his sanction tarnishes the achievements of an athlete who inspired millions with his story of cancer survival.
Although possible that the International Cycling Union will appeal his suspension, Armstrong’s choice to accept his sanction tarnishes the achievements of an athlete who inspired millions with his story of cancer survival.
London capped two weeks of athletic achievement with a gaudy three-hour farewell, including a jukebox collection of songs and a marathon display of endearingly wacky stagecraft.
London capped two weeks of athletic achievement with a gaudy three-hour farewell, including a jukebox collection of songs and a marathon display of endearingly wacky stagecraft.