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Philip Ball

1962 - Today

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Philip Ball (born 1962) is a British science writer. For over twenty years he has been an editor of the journal Nature, for which he continues to write regularly. He is a regular contributor to Prospect magazine and a columnist for Chemistry World, Nature Materials, and BBC Future. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Philip Ball is the 7,303rd most popular writer, the 7,458th most popular biography from United Kingdom and the 753rd most popular British Writer.

Philip Ball is a British science writer known for his work in popularizing complex scientific concepts and for his contributions to the fields of chemistry and physics. He has authored several books and articles, exploring topics such as the nature of science, the history of scientific thought, and the intersection of science and culture.

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Among writers, Philip Ball ranks 7,303 out of 7,302. Before him are Jeff Pinkner, Marlon James, Jessikka Aro, Simon Stålenhag, Slavcho Koviloski, and Owen Gleiberman. After him are Marissa Meyer, Gwenaëlle Aubry, Nika Turbina, Kate Grenville, Nicolás Giacobone, and James Vanderbilt.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1962, Philip Ball ranks 1,048. Before him are Mike Phelan, Cleo King, Arjun Sarja, Peter Elliott, Sandra Farmer-Patrick, and Takeshi Ono. After him are Ulrike Tillmann, David DeCoteau, Mike Kehoe, Mariya Ahmed Didi, Marley Marl, and Hallie Todd.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Philip Ball ranks 7,460 out of 8,785. Before him are Sean Olsson (1967), Kelly Holmes (1970), Dave Brailsford (1964), Harry Treadaway (1984), Giles Martin (1969), and Stephen O'Donnell (1992). After him are Barry Sloane (1981), Steve Backley (1969), Gregg Sulkin (1992), Matt Helders (1986), Geoff Barrow (1971), and Amelle Berrabah (1984).

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Among WRITERS In United Kingdom

Among writers born in United Kingdom, Philip Ball ranks 753. Before him are Charlotte Roche (1978), Frances Hardinge (1973), Alice Oseman (1994), Denise Mina (1966), A. L. Kennedy (1965), and Tom Holland (1968). After him are Sophie Dahl (1977), Ruth Ware (1977), Will Self (1961), Samantha Harvey (1975), Katharine Gun (1974), and Peaches Geldof (1989).

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