astrophysicist
Author, astrophysicist, Director of The Hayden Planetarium at The American Museum of Natural History, and host of the podcast and the National Geographic Channel show Star Talk
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Neil deGrasse Tyson on why humans should really go to Mars Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why he opposes the idea of putting some humans on Mars in case a catastrophe wipes out Earth. He argues that we should go to the red planet purely for scientific innovation. He also talks about the multiverse, time travel, and his book “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.” Neil DeGrasse Tyson is director of New York’s Hayden Planetarium and author of “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.” (Photo by Miller Mobley)
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Neil DeGrasse Tyson on why we should - or maybe should not - go to Mars “The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you,” writes Neil DeGrasse Tyson is his new book titled “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.” He talks about the multiverse, time travel, and why he opposes the idea of putting some humans on Mars in case a catastrophe wipes out Earth. Instead, he argues we should go to Mars for scientific innovation. Neil DeGrasse Tyson is director of New York’s Hayden Planetarium and author of “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.” (Photo by Miller Mobley)
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Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is an author, astrophysicist, and Director of The Hayden Planetarium at The American Museum of Natural History. He names blues as his favorite genre, but his song picks are mostly a celebration of life – from a gospel classic to a Van Morrison love song and a prog rock hit with an interesting twist.
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