If you could really guarantee that the money would be spent on something more worthwhile, I'd say, absolutely, scrap the space program, but it never works that way.

In my whole life, I've never vomited from seeing something disgusting. Does it really even happen, outside of movies and TV? I believe it may be a myth.

For the scientists, they're kind of puzzled and pleased that somebody finds their work interesting. It makes it fun for me. I feel like I've sort of turned over a stone that hasn't been turned over.

Instead, I quietly excused myself and went to the bar, to commune with spirits I know how to relate to.

In 'Packing for Mars,' I tried to convey the importance of getting young people interested in science.

People are vomiting unrealistically in movies, and something must be done about it.

Softball is the reason Washing Machines and Bleach are so popular. Don't think so? Just ask a softball Mom.