I WONDER - Who Discovered X-rays?

Wilhelm Rondtgen, a German physicist, made a significant impact on science and medicine by discovering X-Rays in 1895. He found that certain radiation could penetrate solid objects, allowing for the creation of images of their internal structures. This groundbreaking discovery earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.

What was the impact of Röntgen's discovery on medicine?

What significant award did Röntgen receive in 1901?