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“Man is the most insane species. He worships an invisible God and destroys a visible Nature. Unaware that this Nature he's destroying is this God he's worshipping.” - Hubert Reeves Hubert Reeves (1932–2023) was a French-Canadian astrophysicist who dedicated his life to understanding the mysteries of the universe, only to become increasingly troubled by humanity’s destruction of its own planet. After earning his doctorate from Cornell University in 1960, Reeves worked as a scientific adviser to NASA before establishing himself as a respected researcher in France. His studies focused on how stars create the chemical elements essential to life, including the oxygen we breathe, the calcium in our bones, and the iron flowing through our blood. He helped bring widespread attention to the remarkable fact that much of the matter making up our bodies originated inside ancient stars. Reeves found it extraordinary that humanity had developed the intelligence to explore the cosmos while simultaneously damaging the ecosystems necessary for its survival. This contradiction inspired him to become a passionate environmental advocate, speaking out against biodiversity loss and urging people to reconsider their relationship with nature. His scientific contributions were recognized in 1999 when an asteroid was named 9631 Hubertreeves in his honor. He passed away in October 2023 at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy that connected the wonders of the universe with the urgent responsibility of protecting the planet we call home.