Joel N. Shurkin is author of multiple books and taught journalism at Stanford University, UC Santa Cruz, and the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. His latest book is True Genius: The Life and Work of Richard Garwin, the Most Influential Scientist You’ve Never Heard of (Prometheus Books, 2017). He’s based in Baltimore, Maryland.
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The Problem-Solver: A Portrait Of Physicist Richard Garwin
Physicist Richard Garwin has played a prominent role in fields ranging from nuclear weapons, personal computing technology, and science policy.
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Are We Alone in the Universe?
It seems incredible that earthlings could be the first technological society. So where is everyone?
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Arctic Research: Carhartts, Polar Bears, and Duct Tape
What does a modern Arctic explorer wear to work? And what does the modern explorer (mature male) do if he has to pee?