04-05-2016 09:00 via theengineer.co.uk

Remembering Harry Kroto, the father of fullerenes

Stuart NathanFeatures Editor
The response to the death of Sir Harry Kroto by mainstream media only confirms his long-held belief that science, engineering and technology are undervalued in the UK
Propf Sir Harry Kroto, surrounded by models of buckminsterfullerteneIt seems that 2016 is utterly relentless in taking away notable figures. This Saturday saw the death of Sir Harry Kroto, one of Britain’s small but distinguished band of Nobel Laureates, who shared the 1996 Chemistry prize with R
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