Intellectually Curious

Radium: From Miracle to Misgiving


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A historical deep dive into radium—from the Curies’ 1898 discovery to the glow that powered a cultural craze, the early medical promise, and the tragic Radium Girls. We’ll trace how our understanding of radioactivity evolved, why radium was celebrated with everyday products, and what its story teaches about safety, regulation, and scientific responsibility.


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Intellectually CuriousBy Mike Breault