Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered one of the most impactful phenomena. His find was by accident, an unintended consequence of his experiments. His discovery of X-rays paved the way for developments in medicine, manufacturing and even in how one’s shoe size is measured, as the world sought to apply these deadly ionizing rays in ways that lead to unnecessary exposure. In today’s video we will be looking at the discovery of Xrays, how they have been used throughout history and their dangerous and beneficial consequences.
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered one of the most impactful phenomena. His find was by accident, an unintended consequence of his experiments. His discovery of X-rays paved the way for developments in medicine, manufacturing and even in how one’s shoe size is measured, as the world sought to apply these deadly ionizing rays in ways that lead to unnecessary exposure. In today’s video we will be looking at the discovery of Xrays, how they have been used throughout history and their dangerous and beneficial consequences.
