Alan Boyle talks with Rand Simberg As MSNBC.com's science editor, Alan runs a virtual curiosity shop of the physical sciences and space exploration, paleontology, archaeology and other ologies that strike his fancy. He is the author of "The Case for Pluto," a contributor to "A Field Guide for Science Writers," and the blogger behind Cosmic Log, the 2008 recipient of the National Academies Communication Award.

Rand Simberg describes himself as 'just a recovering aerospace engineer.' The Competitive Enterprise Institute describes him as 'an expert on space technology and policy, particularly with regard to NASA and commercial human spaceflight.' He writes widely about the politics and economics of space exploration. Read him in Popular Mechanics and Transterrestrial Musings - Biting Commentary about Infinity and Beyond! Watch him on YouTube. |