![]() 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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