radiation and speciation
Michael Gochfeld
gochfeld at eohsi.rutgers.edu
Mon Mar 19 07:38:58 EST 2001
Back in the late 1950's there was an interview with Edward Teller. He
was asked about the long term consequences of radiation and responded
that it wouldn't be a problem and might be beneficial because after all
"....evolution relies on mutation"
I remember we considered this a rather sardonic joke in my college dorm
when his remark was publicized. But Teller was certainly serious.
M. Gochfeld
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