With her husband, Pierre Curie, and Henri Becquerel, she was awarded the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics, and was then sole winner of the 1911 Nobel Prize for Chemistry. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
In 1997 musician David Bowie sold asset-backed securities, called "Bowie bonds", which awarded investors a share in his future royalties for 10 years. They were bought for $55 million!
In 1997 musician David Bowie sold asset-backed securities, called "Bowie bonds", which awarded investors a share in his future royalties for 10 years. They were bought for $55 million!
Hayao Miyazaki, prominent Japanese animator and manga artist, has wide appeal. His movie “Spirited Away” was the first anime to win an American Academy Award.
Hayao Miyazaki, prominent Japanese animator and manga artist, has wide appeal. His movie “Spirited Away” was the first anime to win an American Academy Award.
Hayao Miyazaki, prominent Japanese animator and manga artist, has wide appeal. His movie “Spirited Away” was the first anime to win an American Academy Award.
Hayao Miyazaki, prominent Japanese animator and manga artist, has wide appeal. His movie “Spirited Away” was the first anime to win an American Academy Award.
George Washington created the Purple Heart Award in 1782 to recognize meritorious service. It now commemorates bravery and recognizes those wounded in service.
George Washington created the Purple Heart Award in 1782 to recognize meritorious service. It now commemorates bravery and recognizes those wounded in service.
Leading scientific organizations have announced plans for an annual Golden Goose Award to honor seemingly frivolous research that produced big dividends.
Leading scientific organizations have announced plans for an annual Golden Goose Award to honor seemingly frivolous research that produced big dividends.
Leading scientific organizations have announced plans for an annual Golden Goose Award to honor seemingly frivolous research that produced big dividends.
The jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo has been awarded the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. The committee praised Mr Liu for his long and non-violent struggle for human rights in China.
The jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo has been awarded the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. The committee praised Mr Liu for his long and non-violent struggle for human rights in China.
The U.S. State Department's SA-1 Columbia Plaza has been awarded three Globes, out of four possible, for achievements in green design and sustainable operations.
Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais seemed to disappear for an hour during the awards ceremony, leaving viewers to wonder if he was being reprimanded for his effrontery.
Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais seemed to disappear for an hour during the awards ceremony, leaving viewers to wonder if he was being reprimanded for his effrontery.
Many musical artists feel aggrieved by a decision to cut a third of Grammy award categories, but Grammy executives have absorbed criticisms with equanimity.
Many musical artists feel aggrieved by a decision to cut a third of Grammy award categories, but Grammy executives have absorbed criticisms with equanimity.
George Washington created the Purple Heart Award in 1782 to recognize meritorious service. It now commemorates bravery and recognizes those wounded in service.