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Published online 16 July 2009 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news.2009.697
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The moonwalker
Harrison Schmitt was the first and last scientist to touch the lunar surface.
The only geologist in NASA's batch of 'scientist-astronauts' in 1965, Harrison Schmitt was also the only scientist to walk on the Moon. He served in the US Senate from 1977 to 1983, and now works as an author, consultant and businessman.
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It is so nice to see a scientist that is not afraid to share their own view points on the climate change issue and not submit to the popular (but not necessarily correct) opinions!
It was an interesting and insightful interview. However I found his comment on India and China's progress very disturbing. Over the history different nations have had leading roles in various fields of science and technology. As a scientist, I wish scientific and technological development for all nations in the world and scientific monopoly is not what I would like to promote. Let's wish well for each other!