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Carl Sagan's 90th Birthday Celebration

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What were Carl Sagan's contributions to science? Remembering the 'Cosmos' star on his 90th birthday.

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Carl Sagan will mark his 90th birthday on Nov. 9, 2024 , but sadly without Carl Sagan .

He was a science communicator, astute advocate and prolific writer.

His research remains a cautionary tale about the dangers of fossil fuel emissions here on Earth .

His most cited book, "The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark ".

Jean-Luc Margot : No amount of jealousy can diminish Sagan 's profound and wide-ranging legacy.

He says the academy's failure to admit Sagan remains an enduring stain on the organization.

Margot says Sagan 's accomplishments required truth-seeking, hard work and self-improvement.

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