The benefits of medical research are real - but so are the potential horrors of genetic engineering and embryo manipulation. We devise heart transplants, but do little for the 15 million who die annually of malnutrition and related diseases. Our cleverness has grown prodigiously - but not our wisdom.
In 1948 I was appointed to a Lectureship in Physics and in 1949 elected to a Fellowship at Trinity College. - Martin Ryle
In 1948 I was appointed to a Lectureship in Physics and in 1949 elected to a Fellowship at Trinity College.
- Martin Ryle
I was educated at Bradfield College and Oxford, where I graduated in 1939. - Martin Ryle
I was educated at Bradfield College and Oxford, where I graduated in 1939.
In 1945 J.A. Ratcliffe ... suggested that I [join his group at Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge] to start an investigation of the radio emission from … - Martin Ryle
In 1945 J.A. Ratcliffe ... suggested that I [join his group at Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge] to start an investigation of the radio emission from …
The benefits of medical research are real - but so are the potential horrors of genetic engineering and embryo manipulation. We devise heart transpla… - Martin Ryle
The benefits of medical research are real - but so are the potential horrors of genetic engineering and embryo manipulation. We devise heart transpla…
In 1947 I married Rowena Palmer, and we have two daughters, Alison and Claire, and a son, John. - Martin Ryle
In 1947 I married Rowena Palmer, and we have two daughters, Alison and Claire, and a son, John.
During the war years I worked on the development of radar and other radio systems for the R.A.F. and, though gaining much in engineering experience a… - Martin Ryle
During the war years I worked on the development of radar and other radio systems for the R.A.F. and, though gaining much in engineering experience a…
In 1959 the University recognized our work by appointing me to a new Chair of Radio Astronomy. - Martin Ryle
In 1959 the University recognized our work by appointing me to a new Chair of Radio Astronomy.
We enjoy sailing small boats, two of which I have designed and built myself. - Martin Ryle
We enjoy sailing small boats, two of which I have designed and built myself.
I was born on September 27, 1918, the second of five children. - Martin Ryle
I was born on September 27, 1918, the second of five children.
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