Abstract The Nobel Prize winners in the 21st century showed an elderly phenomenon, and the statistical analysis found that the winning age of the Nobel Prize winner was on the rise. The statistical analysis of the age of the main academic achievements of the Nobel Prize winners in the 20th century and the 21st century found that the age at which the outstanding scientist achieved the main academic achievement did not change. The authentication period of the achievements was extended,which was the direct cause of the elderly phenomenon. Enlightenment was given to the reform of basic education.
