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“One of the great revelations of the space age has been the perspective it has given humanity on ourselves. When we see the Earth from space, we see ourselves as a whole. We see the unity, and not the divisions. It is such a simple image with a compelling message; one planet, one human race.”
― Brief Answers to the Big Questions
― Brief Answers to the Big Questions
“Not only is it important to ask questions and find the answers, as a scientist I felt obligated to communicate with the world what we were learning.”
― Brief Answers to the Big Questions
― Brief Answers to the Big Questions
“Nowadays, science provides better and more consistent answers, but people will always cling to religion, because it gives comfort, and they do not trust or understand science.”
― Brief Answers to the Big Questions
― Brief Answers to the Big Questions
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― Brief Answers to the Big Questions
― Brief Answers to the Big Questions
“And one final point—we never really know where the next great scientific discovery will come from, nor who will make it. Opening up the thrill and wonder of scientific discovery, creating innovative and accessible ways to reach out to the widest young audience possible, greatly increases the chances of finding and inspiring the new Einstein. Wherever she might be.”
― Brief Answers to the Big Questions
― Brief Answers to the Big Questions
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