Universe Quotes by Martin Rees

The universe is still a place of mystery and wonder.

— Martin Rees

There are at least as many galaxies in our observable universe as there are stars in our galaxy.

— Martin Rees

“We, and the visible universe around us, may exist only because of a difference in the ninth decimal place between the numbers…

— Martin Rees

Let me say that I don't see any conflict between science and religion. I go to church as many other scientists do.…

— Martin Rees

Cosmology does, I think, affect the way that we perceive humanity's role in nature. One thing we've learnt from astronomy is that…

— Martin Rees

The scientific issues that engage people most are the truly fundamental ones: is the universe infinite? Is life just a sideshow in…

— Martin Rees

It is mistaken to claim that global problems will be solved more quickly if only researchers would abandon their quest to understand…

— Martin Rees

Darwin and his successors taught us how our biosphere evolved, and thereby transformed our conception of humanity's place in nature. In the…

— Martin Rees

If we ever establish contact with intelligent aliens living on a planet around a distant star ... They would be made of…

— Martin Rees

A monkey is unaware that atoms exist. Likewise, our brainpower may not stretch to the deepest aspects of reality. The bedrock nature…

— Martin Rees

There may be organic life out there, or maybe machines created by long-dead civilizations, but any signals, even if they are difficult…

— Martin Rees

When scientists are asked what they are working on, their response is seldom 'Finding the origin of the universe' or 'Seeking to…

— Martin Rees