Sam Kean
American science writer
Sam Kean is an American writer whose books explore scientific discoveries through storytelling. He is a New York Times-bestselling author.
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American Born in Sioux Falls, United States
About Sam Kean
Sam Kean was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and grew up in the state. He studied physics and English at college in Minnesota, and he later earned a master's degree in library science in Washington, D.C., where he lives. He has written for The New York Times Magazine, Slate, The New Yorker and The Atlantic, and his work has been featured on Radiolab and on NPR. His books include The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons. His first two books, The Disappearing Spoon and The Violinist's Thumb, both became national bestsellers.