We are not simply in the universe, we are part of it. We are born from it. One might even say we have been empowered by the universe to figure itself out - and we have only just begun.

Dark matter and dark energy are two things we measure in the universe that are making things happen, and we have no idea what the cause is.

Astrophysicists perfected navigation. We perfected all these things that matter to the power of nations manifest on the world stage. So we want to go into space. That's the new high ground, right? We care about multispectral imaging of things. Well, that's what reconnaissance wants to do. So our expertise has been in bed with national security needs forever. So maybe, secretly, that's why they keep us employed.

Speaking as just simply an American who cares about the economic health of our country, I see one of the surest ways to bring wealth and prosperity to the country is to innovate in science and technology.

Any time we are answer-driven rather than idea driven, we have lost the true meaning of education.

Next time you're stunned by a large moon on the horizon, bend over and view it between your legs. The effect goes away entirely.

I try to educate the public and let them make the decisions for themselves.