Marie Curie (1867-1934), pictured at the time of her Nobel prize for chemistry in 1903 (Image: Roger-Viollet / Rex Features)
New Scientist, on behalf of L’Oréal, asked readers to celebrate 10 years of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women In Science programme by voting for the female scientist they found most inspirational. The poll was supported by the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology. These are the results:
1. Marie Curie 1867-1934
Physicist who was the first European woman to be awarded a doctorate in science. Won a share of two Nobel prizes for her…
