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Top News // 7 years ago

On Oct. 5, 1882, Dr. Robert Goddard, "Father of American Rocketry" and a pioneer in the theoretical exploration of space, was born in Worcester, MA.

Miami Dolphins' Arian Foster: "Science is greatest accomplishment of human species"

NFL // 7 years ago

Miami Dolphins' Arian Foster: "Science is greatest accomplishment of human species"

Amid NFL training camp fights and roster cuts this month, a wily Arian Foster is looking to regain his All-Pro form.

Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer attend premiere of 'Ice Age: Collision Course'

Movies // 7 years ago

Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer attend premiere of 'Ice Age: Collision Course'

Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer and Jessie J attended Saturday's premiere of their new animated movie "Ice Age: Collision Course."

'Manhattanhenge' makes New York glow at sunset

U.S. News // 7 years ago

'Manhattanhenge' makes New York glow at sunset

The phenomenon known as "Manhattanhenge" returned to New York City on Monday, lighting the city in a golden glow.

Manhattanhenge 2016: Cloud skies may hinder views

World News // 7 years ago

Manhattanhenge 2016: Cloud skies may hinder views

New Yorkers will crowd streets Monday night hoping to view Manhattanhenge, the stunning sunset that occurs four evenings a year in the city.

Neil DeGrasse Tyson to B.o.B.: The earth is not flat

Entertainment News // 8 years ago

Neil DeGrasse Tyson to B.o.B.: The earth is not flat

Rapper B.o.B. is convinced the Earth if flat, but celebrity astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson took to Twitter to release some of the musician's hot air.

Neil deGrasse Tyson reviews science of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

Entertainment News // 8 years ago

Neil deGrasse Tyson reviews science of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

According to Neil deGrasse Tyson, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" was full of scientific inaccuracies.

Neil deGrasse Tyson settles 'Star Wars' vs. 'Star Trek' debate

Entertainment News // 8 years ago

Neil deGrasse Tyson settles 'Star Wars' vs. 'Star Trek' debate

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has thrown his hat into the ongoing debate between {i:Star Wars } and {i:Star Trek}.

Edward Snowden, controversial figure on privacy, opens Twitter account

U.S. News // 8 years ago

Edward Snowden, controversial figure on privacy, opens Twitter account

Former National Security Agency contractor and controversial figure Edward Snowden joined Twitter.

U.S. News // 8 years ago

Harvard professor Larry Lessig announces presidential bid

On Sunday, Harvard Law School professor Larry Lessig announced his candidacy for America's highest office.

Neil deGrasse Tyson (/ˈniːəl dəˈɡræs ˈtaɪsən/; born October 5, 1958) is an American astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City. The center is part of the American Museum of Natural History, where Tyson founded the Department of Astrophysics in 1997 and has been a research associate in the department since 2003.

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