The wonder of Radium, a glowing treasure discovered by Marie Curie, blinded the world to its perils... and it quickly became a status symbol ...

Radium was seen as a miracle product, and even used in lipsticks: only later was it realised that it was highly dangerous - Illustration by Ricardo Rey ...

Strong, determined and with awesome power, nothing will get in her way.’ Hammer, whose real name is Tom Wilson, is a 32-year-old World Rowing Champion. The 6ft5 athlete form Nottingham claims ...