Scientists are perceived to be individuals who are not so much about casual talk and often in the midst of their presentations loaded with technical language lose their audience.That perception, however, is easily shattered by the sheer precision and eloquence of world renowned astronomer Professor David Block -who captivates his audience throughout a lecture. Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) hosted Professor Block in Palapye on Monday, where he delivered a public lecture titled “The Template of Life; Lessons on Strategic Thinking,” Prof. Block is a leading cosmic dust expert and researcher, and a highly sought after inspirational speaker, who has devoted over 30 years of his career to encouraging audiences around the globe “to always Look Up – and to never, never, never give up!" He speaks from the heart, sharing in-depth lessons from his world of research. Targeting the youthful students who were invited to his lecture from BIUST, junior and senior secondary schools around Mahalapye and Palapye, or the 'future leaders of tomorrow’ as Prof Block calls them, the presentation focused on motivating and encouraging attendants to learn strategic ways of studying what they want to become and which areas they want to venture into. …