Joan Hinton
Joan Hinton was an American physicist who played a significant role in the development of nuclear weapons during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project. After the war, she moved to China, where she contributed to agricultural research and spent much of her life promoting science and education. Hinton became known for her views on the responsibilities of scientists and was a vocal advocate for the peaceful use of scientific knowledge. She was in the news recently in relation to discussions about China's scientific advancements and the historical context of its nuclear capabilities.
Born on Jan 01, 1917 (108 years old)
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Joan Hinton was a physicist who had previously worked on the atomic bomb in the USA and later lived in China.
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