Age and Genius: Why the Late 30s Are the Best Times for Breakthroughs Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Most scientists don't achieve their first big breakthrough until their late thirties. ( User art4all / Shutterstock ) Produced by Jillian Weinberger Produced by PRI and WNYC