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A Scientist Rises

Harry Bates & D. W. Hall

First published November 1932
Type Short Fiction
Length Short Story

A New York City scientist discovers how to control the size of atoms. When agents of foreign powers attempt to steal the secret, he realizes that humanity is not yet ready to handle such power. A more detailed description is available on page 160 of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/pl.cgi?GRSBCKYR1999">Bleiler (Gernsback)</a>.

Astounding Stories, November 1932, illustrated by H. W. Wesso.

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