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“Alice Stewart [is] a much underestimated scientist who has been an indomitable challenger of the establishment and a thorn in the flesh of the nuclear industry.”

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Joseph Rotblat
Joseph Rotblat

Joseph Rotblat was a British physicist who made significant contributions to the field of atomic physics. He was a member of the Manhattan Project during World War II but later opposed nuclear weapons and became a leading advocate for nuclear disarmament and peace. Rotblat was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995 for his efforts in promoting peace and disarmament. more

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