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Dave Mosher

Science & Technology Correspondent

Dave Mosher

I tell stories about space, biology, engineering, nuclear weapons, nuclear energy, and (relatedly) the potential destruction or salvation of humanity.

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I joined Business Insider in April 2015 as a deputy editor of science coverage to help the company launch Tech Insider. Prior to that, I directed Popular Science's website, was a Wired contributor, and have worked for or with Scientific American, Popular Mechanics, Discover, Space.com, National Geographic News, Discovery.com, Nature, Science, and other media outlets.

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Disclosure: Dave Mosher is married to a communications employee at the American Museum of Natural History. He regularly contributes to Health News Review.

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