Quote of the day
The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it.
John Joly
Born: November 1, 1857
Died: December 8, 1933 (aged 76)
Bio: John Joly FRS was an Irish physicist, famous for his development of radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer. He is also known for developing techniques to accurately estimate the age of a geological period, based on radioactive elements present in minerals.
Known for:
- Reminiscences and Anticipations (1920)
- Radio-Activity and Geology