Nuclear energy, in terms of an overall safety record, is better than other energy.
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It is hard to overstate how valuable it is to have all the incredible tools that are used for human disease to study plants.
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What this quote means
Studying plants with tools designed for human disease research can provide significant insights into both fields.
Bill Gates emphasizes the value of utilizing advanced medical research tools in the study of plants, highlighting the potential for cross-disciplinary insights and innovations. This approach not only enhances our understanding of plant biology but also fosters advancements that could benefit human health, illustrating the interconnectedness of different areas of scientific research.
Themes
PlantsDiseaseResearchInnovationToolsScience
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental sustainability, one might cite Gates' quote to highlight the importance of scientific research in agriculture.
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With the states release today of a set of clear and consistent academic standards, our nation is one step closer to supporting effective teaching in every classroom, charting a path to college and careers for all students, and developing the tools to help all children stay motivated and engaged in their own education. The more states that adopt these college and career based standards, the closer we will be to sharing innovation across state borders and becoming more competitive as a country.
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About three million computers get sold every year in China, people don't pay for the software. Someday they will, though. And as long as they're going to steal it, we want them to steal ours. They'll get sort of addicted, and then we'll somehow figure out how to collect sometime in the next decade.
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