Radioactive shows little-known emotional side of brilliant French-Polish scientist Marie Curie

Rosamund Pike plays scientist Marie Curie in a new biopic, Radioactive. PHOTO: SHAW ORGANISATION
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TORONTO - Marie Curie was one of the greatest scientific minds of the last century, but compared to the notable male scientists of her generation, the story of her life is rarely told.

A new film, Radioactive, sets out to change that.

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