Marie Curie received the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking work on X-ray crystallography and radioactivity. As a pioneering scientist, she was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only person to receive Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields: Physics and Chemistry. Her research laid the groundwork for advancements in medical technology, particularly in cancer treatment through radiation therapy. Curie’s contributions have had a lasting impact on science and medicine, inspiring generations of scientists and highlighting the importance of women in science.