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Only ‘Stupid Aliens’ Would Build Flying Saucers That Spin
A mainstay of classic science fiction is the flying saucer, the universal icon for extraterrestrial alien space vehicles. The problem is, no species capable of constructing ships to traverse the stars would ever go with a saucer design that involved spinning, as astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explains here.
Wil Wheaton And Neil DeGrasse Tyson Chat About The Science Of Star Trek
With the JJ Abrams reboot of the Star Trek franchise in 2009 — and a new film already set for release next year — the chances of seeing a new TV show or movie set in the “Prime” reality, as it’s called, are remote. So, if you’ve been gagging for any sort of recent exposure to the older Trek, this live show discussing the science of the series, featuring astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Wil Wheaton, might help fill the void.
5 Amazing Real-Life Facts About Superman
You’ve probably heard that Neil deGrasse Tyson will be making an appearance in an upcoming issue of the Superman comics. But earlier today he showed up on NPR’s Morning Edition to explain the juicy science behind the cameo, and drop some knowledge about the Man of Steel. Here are five real-life Superman facts he shared.
How Realistic Are All Of James Bond’s Weapons And Gadgets?
When I was a wee pup, my favourite thing about James Bond movies were the scenes with Q. Back then, getting a peek behind the laboratory of insane gadgets and wild weapons was just as cool as killing bad guys in a tuxedo and sleeping with women without one. But how real were those movie-world gadgets? Giz favourite Neil deGrasse Tyson analysed and fact checked Bond weapons to see which were scientifically viable.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson: Why Original Star Trek’s Enterprise Is The Best Starship
Acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson was in attendance at the most recent Starship Smackdown — an anual end-of-Comic-Con tradition wherein a posse of high-profile in-the-know space nerds debate one another of the best starship of all time.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson Calls Out Prometheus For Its Sketchy Science
Most science fiction fans are happy to shrug off technical inaccuracies while enjoying a movie. But not if you’re the director of the Hayden Planetarium and a world-renowned astrophysicist. Which is why Neil DeGrasse Tyson couldn’t help but question one of Prometheus’ technical gaffes.
