Peter Gwynne
Contributor

Peter Gwynne is a freelance writer and editor based in Centerville, Massachusetts, who covers science, technology and medicine. An Oxford graduate in metallurgy and former science editor of Newsweek, he is currently North America correspondent for Physics World. Gwynne has won several prizes for science writing, including the American Chemical Society’s James T. Grady Award for contributions to the public understanding of chemistry and three writing awards from the Aviation/Space Writers Association.
Author Articles
The surprise finding was observed when the fluids moved through specially treated tiny tubes.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
The potentially world-destroying power of the atomic bomb moved many scientists to engage more directly with the public, an effort that continues to this day.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Fifty years ago, an explosion changed the flight of Apollo 13 into a saga of skill, fortitude, and resilience. A reporter who covered the mission recounts the details.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
A reporter recalls what it was like to cover the space race.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Half a century after Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon, can NASA recover the sense of adventure that sparked its Cold War triumph?
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Setting up the field for the 'London Series' between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees presents significant technical challenges.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor