He was a distinguished biochemist, but is more widely known as the author of many works of science fiction, books on science for non-scientists, and essays on a wide variety of subjects.

• 他是一位杰出的生化学家，但是他更广为人知的身份却是多部作品的作者。他的作品包括科幻小说、科普著作和题材广泛的随笔。