The biological evolutionary perception of life and of human qualities is radically different from that of traditional religion, whether it's Southern Baptist or Islam or any religion that believes in a supernatural supervalance over humanity.

We ought to recognize that religious strife is not the consequence of differences among people. It's about conflicts between creation stories.

In science, obsessiveness under psychological control can be a virtue.

Every native species, however humble in appearance...has its place in the nation's heritage. It is a masterpiece of evolution, an ancient, multifaceted entity that shares the land with us.

There doesn't seem to be any other way of creating the next green revolution without GMOs.

The world depends on fungi, because they are major players in the cycling of materials and energy around the world.

America in particular imposes an horrendous burden on the world. We have this wonderful standard of living but it comes at enormous cost.