A scientific paper released in 1987 dramatically changed our understanding of human evolution. It was based on a novel technique called 'The Molecular Clock'.

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Written by: Ran Levi In 1895, Wilhelm Röntgen was an honored and admired physics professor. But reputation aside, Röntgen was 50 years old - and at that age, it is rare for a scientist to make a significant contribution to his or her field. -

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