11 Reasons Why Neil deGrasse Tyson is Our Favorite Scientist

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2. His unwavering support of women in science

In a 2005 speech, then-Harvard president Larry Summers suggested there were fewer women in science due to ”different availability of aptitude at the high end.” In a panel appearance in 2009, Tyson was asked about Summers’ much-criticized claims. Here’s what he said. (Watch below starting at 1:01:31.)

3. Coining the term “Manhattanhenge”

In an article written in 2002, Neil deGrasse Tyson coined the word “ Manhattanhenge.” According to his own writings for the American Museum of Natural History, Manhattanhenge is:

“When the setting Sun aligns precisely with the Manhattan street grid, creating a radiant glow of light across Manhattan’s brick and steel canyons, simultaneously illuminating both the north and south sides of every cross street of the borough’s grid. A rare and beautiful sight.”

http://imgur.com/2xyAOlQ


6. His Twitter account

If you are not following @neiltyson on Twitter, you are missing some witty and scientifically illuminating tweets. Here’s a sampling of great tweets:


Neil deGrasse Tyson ✔ @neiltyson
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The film #AMillionWays to Die in the West would be numerically accurate if named A Million Occasions to Utter the Word F%&K

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According to the song, Rudolph's nose is shiny, which means it reflects rather than emits light. Useless for navigating fog.

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Curious that a bulletproof vest does not protect the neck, head, or groin. I consider these body parts important.
9:59 AM - 4 Oct 2010

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Hit 2-million followers earlier today—even after reminding people I’m an astrophysicist. A sure sign that science is trending
12:47 PM - 22 May 2014

[chervilant]

1. Be still, my heart!!!

I love, love, LOVE Neil deGrasse Tyson!!!

[monmouth3]

2. Me too. He has no fear, just a great chortle at the idiots...n/t

[Heidi]

3. Kick, kick, kick!!!

I NdGT!!!

Mornin', sunshine!

[dawg]

4. Charming, intelligent man who communicates well.

Tyson is a great voice for science.

[quinnox]

5. There was a recent perverse joke posted that white liberal nerds like Tyson so much that

he could defecate on them, and the liberals would dance in the streets in joy.


I thought it was pretty funny anyway, but then, I do have a perverse sense of humor..