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The idea that science is just some luxury that you'll get around to if you can afford it is regressive to any future a country might dream for itself.

The strength of the scientific establishment in any country is related to its general level of education, not only in supplying large numbers of eager minds for further training, but also in ensuring a public opinion that holds science in esteem and approves financial support.

In 'Packing for Mars,' I tried to convey the importance of getting young people interested in science.

We live in a world economically, socially, and culturally dependent on science not only functioning well, but being wisely applied.

There's nothing I believe in more strongly than getting young people interested in science and engineering, for a better tomorrow, for all humankind.

We are a studying nation. Scholarship from science is important to the whole world and those people need to be able to be safe and secure in what they do.

I am often amazed at how much more capability and enthusiasm for science there is among elementary school youngsters than among college students.

I don't know whether it is important to study science at a young age, though current thinking emphasises the need.

Science and policy-making thrive on challenge and questioning; they are vital to the health of inquiry and democracy.

My childhood and adolescence were filled with visiting scientists from both India and abroad, many of whom would stay with us. A life of science struck me as being both interesting and particularly international in its character.