Isaac Asimov. &quot;The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not &#x27;Eureka!&#x27; but &#x27;That&#x27;s funny...&#x27;&quot; Isaac Asimov January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992 was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books.