Edward Anders, Who Duped Nazis and Illuminated the Cosmos, Dies at 98
The New York TimesThursday, June 19, 2025 at 3:58:45 PM
Edward Anders was the kind of scientist who lived an extraordinary life—both as a daring young man who outsmarted the Nazis during WWII and later as a brilliant chemist who helped decode the origins of the solar system. His work on meteorites reshaped our understanding of space, and his wartime heroics (including forging documents to save lives) added a layer of real-life intrigue to his legacy. At 98, his death marks the end of an era for both science and history.
Editor’s Note: Anders’ story is a rare blend of courage and intellect—a reminder that some of the greatest scientific minds also lived through pivotal moments in history. His contributions to planetary science were groundbreaking, but it’s the duality of his life (resistance fighter and cosmic detective) that makes his legacy so compelling. In a time when we often separate "science" from "human stories," Anders’ life proves they’re deeply intertwined.
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