Quote by Sidney Altman
Nevertheless, as is a frequent occurrence in science, a general hy

Nevertheless, as is a frequent occurrence in science, a general hypothesis was constructed from a few specific instances of a phenomenon. – Sidney Altman

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My intention was to enroll at McGill University but an unexpected series of events led me to study physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. – Sidney Altman

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Though neglectful of their responsibility to protect science, scientists are increasingly aware of their responsibility to society. – John Charles Polanyi

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But there is only one surefire method of proper pattern recognition, and that is science. – Michael Shermer

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Of all the failed technologies that litter the onward march of science – steam carriages, zeppelins, armoured trains – none has been so catastrophic to prosperity as the last centurys attempt to generate electricity from nuclear fission. – James Buchan

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