Nicholas Mee grew up in Manchester, before studying theoretical physics and mathematics at the University of Cambridge. He achieved a top distinction in Part III of the Mathematical Tripos of the University of Cambridge and gained his PhD there in theoretical particle physics. He is Director of software company Virtual Image and author of numerous multimedia titles including THE CODE BOOK on CD-ROM with Simon Singh and CONNECTIONS IN SPACE with John Barrow, Martin Kemp and Richard Bright.
He has played key roles in numerous science and art projects including the Symbolic Sculpture project with sculptor John Robinson, the European SCIENAR project, and the 2012 Henry Moore and Stringed Surfaces exhibition at the Royal Society. He has contributed articles to a diverse range of publications including History Today and Astronomy Now. His first book HIGGS FORCE was awarded the Outstanding Academic Titles award by the American Libraries Association.
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NUCLEAR: a High-Energy Tale of Life and Death, Nick’s new book, explores the development of the nuclear technology we rely on today in so many areas of life. He introduces us to the key characters, and explains the science behind their discoveries.
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NUCLEAR: a High-Energy Tale of Life and Death, Nick’s new book, explores the development of the nuclear technology we rely on today in so many areas of life. He introduces us to the key characters, and explains the science behind their discoveries.