When we see animals doing remarkable things, how do we know if we're simply seeing tricks or signs of real intelligence? Are talented animals just obeying commands, or do they have some kind of deeper understanding? One of the biggest challenges for animal researchers is to come up with tests that can distinguish between the two.
Neil deGrasse TysonUV is bad for molecules because its high energy breaks the bonds between a molecule's constituent atoms. That's why UV is bad for you, too: it's always best to avoid things that decompose the molecules of your flesh.
Neil deGrasse TysonWhether or not you can never become great at something, you can always become better at it. Don't ever forget that! And donโt say โIโll never be goodโ. You can become better! and one day youโll wake up and youโll find out how good you actually became.
Neil deGrasse TysonCuriosity is a self-driven motivation to explore and to learn. Learning is like... you know, you have to take your medicine. And that is what it has become. And that's unfortunate.
Neil deGrasse Tyson