John Maddox
Chemist, physicist, and journalist
Born
Died
2009
16 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributions included work as a chemist and physicist. Served as the editor of Nature for over twenty years, shaping scientific discourse. Authored several influential books and articles on science and its implications. Advocated for scientific literacy and public understanding of science throughout a career that spanned several decades.
Edited Nature from 1966 to 1975 and 1980 to 1995
Authored the book 'What Remains to Be Discovered'
Promoted science communication and criticism of pseudoscience
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