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“To ensure continuing prosperity in the global economy, nothing is more important than the development and application of knowledge and skills.”

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Martin Rees is a renowned British astronomer known for his research in cosmology. Born on June 23, 1942, he is a professor of astronomy at the University of Cambridge and has served as the President of the Royal Society. Rees' research focuses on the large-scale structure and evolution of the universe, particularly in the study of dark matter and dark energy. more

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“Indeed, our everyday world presents intellectual challenges just as daunting as those of the cosmos and the quantum, and that is where 99 per cent of scientists focus their efforts. Even the smallest insect, with its intricate structure, is far more complex than either an atom or a star.”

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“Scientists surely have a special responsibility. It is their ideas that form the basis of new technology. They should not be indifferent to the fruits of their ideas. They should forgo experiments that are risky or unethical.”

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