![]() And in 2006, the head of NASA appointed Tyson to serve on its prestigious Advisory Council, which guides NASA through its perennial need to fit ambitious visions into restricted budgets. This group navigated a path by which the new space vision can become a successful part of the American agenda. In 2004, Tyson was once again appointed by President Bush to serve on a nine-member commission on the Implementation of the United States Space Exploration Policy, dubbed the “Moon, Mars, and Beyond” commission. The final report was published in 2002 and contained recommendations (for Congress and for the major agencies of the government) that would promote a thriving future of transportation, space exploration, and national security. In 2001, Tyson was appointed by President Bush to serve on a twelve-member commission that studied the Future of the U.S. Tyson went on to earn his BA in Physics from Harvard and his PhD in Astrophysics from Columbia. Neil deGrasse Tyson was born and raised in New York City where he was educated in the public schools clear through his graduation from the Bronx High School of Science. Known for his ability to blend content, accessibility, and humor, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies some of the most complex concepts in astrophysics while simultaneously sharing his infectious excitement about our universe. ![]() And "Hollywood Nights" assails the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. "The Search for Life in the Universe" explores astral life from the frontiers of astrobiology. "Holy Wars" examines the needless friction between science and religion in the context of historical conflicts. The title essay introduces readers to the physics of black holes by explaining the gory details of what would happen to your body if you fell into one. Here, Tyson compiles his favorite essays across a myriad of cosmic topics. Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with stunning clarity and almost childlike enthusiasm. "One of today's best popularizers of science." -Kirkus Reviews. A vibrant collection of essays on the cosmos from the nation's best-known astrophysicist.
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