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BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA — Last night musician, artist and filmmaker Laurie Anderson was the first to receive the prestigious Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication during theaward ceremony hosted by popular science comedian Robin Ince and Starmus founders astrophysicist Garik Israelian and astrophysicist and guitarist Brian May.
"This means a lot to me, I think the relationship between art and science is very important, certainly in my work," Nolan said in his recorded acceptance speech."I've taken great pleasure in trying to communicate some of what I've learned about science from scientists and how truth can be stranger than fiction.
"The ocean is hidden from view, except for those of us who have been privileged to dive in, who have been witnesses to the loss of over half the coral reefs, seagrasses, kelp forests. 90% of the sharks, are gone. There are many creatures we consume, not even respecting who they are, just thinking of them as products," Earle said.
Sylvia Earle receives a Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication at the Starmus VII festival in Bratislava, Slovakia on May 15, 2024.that brings together the best scientific minds as well as talented artists to celebrate science and"engage humanity in the biggest questions of our time."
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