RIP John Wheeler

His name might not be as well known as Einstein or Hawking, but John A. Wheeler is a pretty important name in physics especially considering that he helped develop the theory of nuclear fission (which eventually lead to the creation of the Atomic Bomb) and he also created the theory of black holes being formed from the collapse of a massive dying star. Wheeler was 96 years old.  Read all about Dr. Wheeler’s life in his obituary in the New York Times today.