We explore because we are curious, not because we wish to develop grand views of reality or better widgets.

For me, Woody Allen's 'Manhattan' defines New York. Both New York and Manhattan Island should be in black in white! I always hear the soundtrack of Gershwin in my head every time I go over the Queensboro Bridge, or come in from JFK because of it!

Science is about exploring, and the only way to uncover the secrets of the universe is to go and look.

It would be wonderful if ideas could be the new rock 'n roll

We are the cosmos made conscious and life is the means by which the universe understands itself.

Skepticism must go hand in hand with rationality. When theories are shown to be false, the correct thing to do is to move on.

What scientists are attached to is journeys into the unknown and discovering things that are completely unexpected and baffling and surprising.