Maria Curie was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded in 1903 for her groundbreaking work on radioactivity, alongside her husband Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel. Her research laid the foundation for future discoveries in nuclear physics and chemistry. Curie's achievements not only marked a significant milestone in scientific history but also broke gender barriers in a male-dominated field, inspiring future generations of women in science. In addition, she would later win a second Nobel Prize, this time in Chemistry, making her the first person ever to receive Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields.