Leo Szilard (1898–1964) occupies a singular place in the history of science and international security. Known for his foundational work in nuclear physics and his pivotal role in launching the ...

On this day in 1939, a crucial letter was delivered to President Franklin D. Roosevelt that led to the beginnings of the Manhattan Project, which would eventually produce the first atomic bombs during ...

Not only was Leo Szilárd an influential nuclear researcher — he also dabbled in tales of sentient dolphins. Peggy Kolm offers an overview of his career. In retrospect, it would appear that among the ...

“Even if we accept, as the basic tenet of true democracy, that one moron is equal to one genius, is it necessary to go a further step and hold that two morons are better than one genius?” — Leo ...

There once was a Hungarian-born scientist who succeeded in persuading the United States to develop atomic bombs, but failed to stop the bombs from being dropped. Physicist Leo Szilard (1898-1964) was ...

On this day in 1939, a crucial letter was delivered to President Franklin D. Roosevelt that led to the beginnings of the Manhattan Project, which would eventually produce the first atomic bombs during ...