Scientists seem eccentric only because none of their extensive knowledge is in any way useful to their everyday lives.

Academic claims are like sex: You make just one mistake and you'll have to support it for the the rest of your life.

100 years ago today, Yuri G fired the first shot into space at Ft. Sumter, starting the civil cold war

Many successful scientists never stop talking about their discoveries, but they are still constantly asked about their "secret to success"

It's better to understand a little, than to misunderstand a lot.

We should encourage everybody, not just the "best", to do science. The forest would be quiet if only exceptional birds sang.

Scientists have genetically modified dairy cows to produce (similar to) human milk. Mooove over wet nurse. bit.ly/eXK0Nh

The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen, and stupidity.

Science Basic: Pretend and explain Because. Science Intermediate: See things and ask Why? Science Advanced: Dream things and ask Why not?

In Science, amazing new ideas, social skills, and fashion are very similar: Extremely rare, but everyone's convinced they have 'em.