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Abelson, Philip
April 27, 1913 · Tacoma, Washington
Biography
Philip Hauge Abelson (April 27, 1913 – August 1, 2004) was an American physicist, scientific editor, and science writer. He co-discovered the element neptunium and worked on isotope separation in the Manhattan Project. He also wrote the first study of nuclear marine propulsion for submarines.
Achievements
Abelson served as editor-in-chief of the journal Science from 1962 to 1984 and as president of the Carnegie Institution of Washington from 1971 to 1978. His work on nuclear submarine propulsion was pivotal in the development of the USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear submarine.
Fun facts
Abelson was known for his outspoken views on science and may have been the original source of the phrase 'extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence'. He published a collection of editorials titled 'Enough of Pessimism'.
Source: Wikipedia
| Full name | Abelson, Philip |
| Date of birth | April 27, 1913 |
| Time of birth | Unknown |
| Place of birth | Tacoma, Washington |
| Country | Washington |
| Sun sign | Taurus |
| Rodden scale | X — X — Unknown time |
Reliability classification based on the Rodden scale, a standard created by Lois Rodden and widely used in astrological databases to assess the quality of birth data.
A pragmatic innovator with an inquisitive mind and a critical approach to science.
With the Sun in Taurus and the Moon in Capricorn, Abelson exhibited a blend of determination and pragmatism. His Mercury in Aries suggests quick thinking and direct communication, reflected in his provocative editorials. The strong presence of Capricorn in his chart indicates a serious and ambitious approach to his scientific career.
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Abelson, Philip was born on April 27, 1913, so their sun sign is Taurus.
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