Philip Abelson

Philip Abelson (1918-2004) was an American physicist, known for his contributions to various fields, including nuclear physics and molecular biology. He played a pivotal role in the development of the first nuclear reactor and was also involved in the research that led to the discovery of the element neptunium. Abelson was a prominent figure at the Carnegie Institution for Science and served as the editor of the journal "Science" for many years.