X-rays were discovered by German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen on November 8, 1895. Roentgen accidentally discovered the mysterious rays while conducting experiments with cathode rays in his laboratory. His groundbreaking discovery led to the development of medical imaging techniques that revolutionized the field of medicine and saved countless lives. Roentgen's work earned him the very first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.
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