“The need for general scientific understanding by the public has never been larger, and the penalty for scientific illiteracy never harsher. Lack of scientific fundamentals causes people to make foolish decisions about issues such as the toxicity of chemicals, the efficacy of medicines, the changes in the global climate.” PeopleNeedsCausesUnderstandingDecisionIssuesFundamentalsMedicineClimateFoolishChemicalsPenaltiesEfficacyToxicityIlliteracy Author:Peter Agre
“It is a remarkable honor to receive a Nobel Prize, because it not only recognizes discoveries, but also their usefulness to the advancement of fundamental science.” HonorDiscoveryFundamentalsRemarkablePrizeAdvancementNobelUsefulnessNobel PrizeHomestead Act Author:Peter Agre
