Tesla made headlines with its debut of the Cybertruck, a futuristic-looking electric pickup truck. Tesla is obviously taking aim at Ford and the rest of the pickup truck industry. The Cybertruck starts at $39,900 for a single RWD motor and 7,500…
FAA to Promote Spaceports and Neil deGrasse Tyson Says It’s About Time
Renowned astrophysicists, author, and TV host Neil deGrasse Tyson is very excited that the United States is finally getting serious again about space, following the seeming lack of interest by Obama and previous administrations.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Ignites Internet Furor Over Seemingly Anti-Christian Christmas Tweets
Neil deGrasse Tyson sparked an internet furor after tweeting a birthday wish to Sir Isaac Newton — on Christmas day. The Tweet, which has been shared more than 72,000 times, thrilled some with his wit and infuriated others, who thought…
Star Trek: Neil deGrasse Tyson Names His Favorite Captain
It’s an argument that Trek fans have battled about since the third season of TNG: Which Star Trek series captain is best? Originally, it was just a Kirk vs. Picard argument. Then Janeway got rolled into the mix. If you…
Neil deGrasse Tyson Reveals His Favorite Movie
Neil deGrasse Tyson got a lot of attention last year when he critiqued the science in “Gravity”, pointing out a few things the film got wrong in space. However, he says he did enjoy the film, which did spectacularly well…
‘Cosmos’ Reboot Features Unlikely Tandem Of Neil DeGrasse Tyson And Seth MacFarlane
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage was a 13-part TV series that first appeared on television in 1980. The series tackled a wide range of scientific topics including Carl Sagan’s perspective of our existence in the universe and the origin of life.…
Carl Sagan Made Science Sexy; New “Cosmos” Is Bringing It Back
Spring forward, everyone! Yep. We may be losing an hour of sleep – but starting today you’ll get to see our cosmic morning star for more hours every day for the next several months. And tonight, after it’s set, another…
Neil deGrasse Tyson Will Soon Revive “Cosmos” For A New Generation
In one of the most talked about upcoming shows in the science community, Neil deGrasse Tyson is set to be the host of a revival of the classic television show Cosmos. Tyson is an astrophysicist, and has devoted his life…
Neil deGrasse Tyson: ‘Gravity’ Earned the Right to Be Criticized
If you haven’t yet seen the movie Gravity, you may encounter spoilers ahead. A few days after Alfonso Cuarón’s incredible thrill ride Gravity hit theaters, renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson took to Twitter to “fact check” the film – or…
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Cosmos Reboot Gets an Incredible Trailer
Holy science is this epic. Fox has just unveiled the first trailer for their Cosmos reboot, and it’s three and a half minutes of pure joy. Fox’s Cosmos is based on/a continuation of Carl Sagan’s landmark documentary series Cosmos: A…
“Supermoon” Is Pretty, But Not Very “Super”
The so-called “supermoon” will be visible this Sunday, meaning the moon will be at its closest point to the Earth for the year, and will be brighter than usual. But at least one scientist says that just because it’s been…
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Cosmos Reboot Confirmed by Fox for 2014
Fox has confirmed the long-discussed reboot of Carl Sagan’s landmark documentary series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage starring none other than famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. According to the LA Times, the network made their announcement on Monday at their upfront…
Superman Planet Found: Krypton Pinpointed by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Just weeks after his alter-ego Clark Kent quit the Daily Planet, Superman is getting help from a real-life astrophysicist to pinpoint the location of his home planet. In an Action Comics #14 story titled “Star Light, Star Bright,” famous astrophysicist…
Jon Stewart Weighs in on Planetary Resources
Last week we told you about how James Cameron and some Google founders were going to announce an new space exploration project called “Planetary Resources“. At the time no one knew exactly what the new company would be doing but…
Neil deGrasse Tyson Suggests Titanic Alteration, Cameron Complies
In about four days from know, you’ll be able to take another trip on James Cameron’s Titanic. The difference between this one and the one that came out in 1997? 3D. Actually, that’s not quite right. While the “added dimension”…
Neil deGrasse Tyson Talks About Being A Meme
Neil deGrasse Tyson is a widely respected astrophysicist and authority on many things science. His job, as of now, is to direct the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space. He’s also an author and frequent guest…