80 years old (Born on February 20, 1945)
Happy Birthday, George Smoot! Your groundbreaking work mapping the cosmic microwave background radiation didn't just earn you a Nobel Prize—it also gave us undeniable proof that the universe began with a Big Bang. Thanks for helping humanity finally understand that we're all essentially stardust—talk about cosmic bragging rights!May your birthday celebrations expand faster than the universe itself, and may your cake be as timeless as your discoveries. Here's hoping this year brings you even more stellar moments and astronomical success. Keep shining bright, George—you're truly out of this world!