I object to a legal approach when settling questions of science or scientific behavior.

I am not here concerned with intent, but with scientific standards, especially the ability to tell the difference between a fact, an opinion, a hypothesis, and a hole in the ground.

Questions have arisen about the policing of science. Who is responsible for the policing? My answer is: all of us.

Questions have also arisen about AIDS being transmitted to hemophiliacs via blood transfusions.

Seldom in the history of medicine has the recognition of the most effective cure followed as swiftly on the heels of the discovery of a disease as the establishment of the complete effectiveness of iodothyrin and thyroidin followed the recognition of cachexia thyreopriva.

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.

Comedy is my proper job. It's what I should be doing, and when I do other bits like my science series, I miss it.

Civilization depends on our expanding ability to produce food efficiently, which has markedly accelerated thanks to science and technology.