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“I can think of very few science books I've read that I've called useful. What they've been is wonderful. They've actually made me feel that the world around me is a much fuller, much more wonderful, much more awesome place than I ever realized it was. That has been, for me, the wonder of science. That's why science fiction retains its compelling fascination for people. That's why the move of science fiction into biology is so intriguing. I think that science has got a wonderful story to tell.”

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Simon Jenkins is a prominent British editor and author, born on June 10, 1943. He has made substantial contributions to journalism and literature throughout his career. Jenkins has held various editorial roles and is recognized for his insightful writing and editorial work. more

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