Because he stole Rosalind Franklin's work (Photo 51) and received a Nobel Peace Prize for stolen data. Rosalind Franklin died, with no recognition. He is also extremely racist.
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As of current information, James Watson resides in Long Island, New York.
Before resigning from the CSH Laboratory in 2007, he lived in Cold Springs Harbor, New York. Since he and his family had been in that city for over 30 years, it is possible that he is still living there.
James Watson's sexist remarks and attitudes became well-known through interviews and public statements. He made statements that were demeaning towards women in science, suggesting that they were inherently less capable than men. These remarks brought widespread criticism and contributed to him being viewed as a sexist figure.