Marie Curie was a pioneer in researching radioactivity. This led to new treatments for cancer, improved our understanding of the universe, and paved the way to new technologies that have changed the way we live.
2/ Marie Curie was born in Warsaw in 1867. She studied physics and mathematics at the Sorbonne in Paris, and in 1895 she married Pierre Curie, a French physicist. In 1898, the Curies discovered the radioactive elements polonium and radium.
3/ In 1903, the Curies were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on radioactivity. In 1911, Marie Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her discovery of radium.
4/ Marie Curie died in 1934 at the age of 66. Her research had a profound impact on science and medicine. Her discoveries led to the development of X-rays and other medical treatments for cancer.
5/ Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist and a tireless advocate for the advancement of science. She is an inspiration to women and girls around the world.
Mother Teresa was a Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving the poor and sick. She served the most destitute and abandoned people in society. Let's meet her!
2/ The Missionaries of Charity grew to over 4,000 sisters and 300 charitable institutions in over 100 countries. They provided food, shelter and medical care to the sick and dying.
3/ Mother Teresa's work earned her numerous honors and awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. She was also beatified by the Catholic Church in 2003 and canonized as a saint in 2016.
Elon Musk is a visionary entrepreneur who has founded several companies that are changing the world. He is the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company and he owns Twitter. Let's take a trip to the future and see what may happen!
2/ Elon Musk has ambitious plans for the future, and he believes that we can create a better world through technology. He is investing in sustainable energy, terrestrial travel, space travel, artificial intelligence and robotics.
3/ Elon Musk's Starlink is a constellation of satellites that provides high-speed internet to people all over the world, including those in rural areas and remote locations. Starlink is still in its early stages of development, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Confucius was a philosopher, teacher and politician who lived in ancient China over 2,500 years ago. His teachings continue to influence Chinese culture and society to this day. #Confucius#philosophy#China#history
2/ Confucius emphasized the importance of virtue, education and respect for authority. He believed that rulers should lead by example and cultivate moral character in their subjects.
3/ Confucian values continue to play a significant role in Chinese society, particularly in areas such as education, family relationships and business etiquette.
Michelle Obama was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, the daughter of working-class parents. She is the first African-American First Lady of the United States. #MichelleObama#Inspiration
3/ After law school, Michelle Obama worked as an attorney at the law firm Sidley Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. #SocialJustice#Education
In today's Time Traveler, we meet Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. She flew on two @NASA space shuttle missions in 1983 and 1984. She was also a physicist, author and advocate for science education.
2/ Sally Ride was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1951. She earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Stanford University in 1973 and a doctorate in physics from the University of California, San Diego, in 1978.
3/ @NASA selected Sally Ride as an astronaut in 1978. She became the first American woman in space on June 18, 1983, when she flew on the space shuttle Challenger. She flew on a second space shuttle mission in 1984.
Benjamin Franklin was one of America's most famous founding fathers, with a career that spanned a wide range of fields. Born in 1706, he worked as a printer, writer, inventor and statesman.
2/ Franklin is best known for his work on electricity and for his famous kite experiment in 1752, which helped to establish the principles of modern electrical theory.
In addition to his scientific work, Franklin was also a prolific writer and journalist. He founded the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
3/ Franklin was also deeply involved in politics, serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress and helping to draft both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
He also served as the first U.S. Ambassador to France and helped to negotiate the Treaty of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…