He argued that scientists should be conversant with literature, art and music, while non-scientists should aim to become more scientifically literate.

If we are to benefit from science, we need scientifically literate citizens, otherwise our political representatives may make unwise decisions.

Because of an inadequate education system the public are no more scientifically literate today than they were 50 years ago and consequently unable to rationalise these arguments.

The school was founded with the aim of producing scientifically literate graduates.

In an age hungry for adventure, but not yet totally scientifically literate, this was the best way to attract the largest possible group of interested readers.