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Quote by Willard Libby

“True, the initial ideas are in general those of an individual, but the establishment of the reality and truth is in general the work of more than one person.”

Quote by Willard Libby

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Willard Libby
Willard Libby

Willard Frank Libby was a renowned chemist known for his groundbreaking work in radiocarbon dating. Born on December 17, 1908, in Illinois, the United States, he passed away on September 8, 1980. Libby's research had a profound impact on archaeology and geology fields. more

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