Jocelyn Bell Burnell

Astronomy Northern Irish 1943 425 quotes

Discovered first radio pulsars

Quotes by Jocelyn Bell Burnell

The universe is full of mysteries waiting to be solved.

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It's important to be curious and to ask 'why'.

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I think it's important to be humble in science, because there's always more to learn.

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Science is a journey of exploration.

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I've always enjoyed solving puzzles.

Interview

The universe is a source of endless wonder.

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It's important to be persistent and not give up.

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I think it's important to communicate science to the public.

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Science is a powerful force for good in the world.

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I'm still learning new things every day.

Interview

We called it LGM-1, for Little Green Men.

Interview 1967

Pulsars are the lighthouses of the universe.

Speech 1974

Science is a collaborative effort, not a solo performance.

Lecture 1980

Women in science face invisible barriers, but they persist.

Interview 1990

The discovery of pulsars taught me that the universe is full of surprises.

Paper excerpt 1968

Diversity in astronomy brings richer insights.

Speech 2000

I didn't get the Nobel, but the work did.

Autobiography excerpt 1974

Stargazing as a child ignited my passion for the cosmos.

Memoir 2010

Quarks and pulsars: both mysteries unraveled by curiosity.

Lecture 1985

Mentoring the next generation is my greatest joy.

Interview 1995