RocketSTEM Issue #6 - March 2014 | Page 24

The wonders of the Cosmos: Neil deGrasse Tyson Image: Fox Broadcasting answers readers’ questions Image: Richard Foreman, Jr./FOX The pursuit of knowledge is just half the odyssey of a scientist. Being able to communicate that knowledge to a broader audience is the other half. Few, if any, excel better at the second part of the equation than the famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. It is little wonder then that he was chosen to be the host of the newest chapter of the “Cosmos” universe on television. Even though he was in the midst of a worldwide publicity tour for the show, he made himself available to answer questions for RocketSTEM. Not one to waste the chance to connect our readers with such an esteemed scientist, we opened up the floodgates to let our readers submit their own questions. In less than 24 hours we were deluged with responses. In a contentious discussion comparable to picking Time’s Person of the Year, we winnowed the list down to the best questions. And without further ado, here are his responses... 22 22 www.RocketSTEM.org