WASHINGTON — Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson wants his colleagues to get the world more excited about science.
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| Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium, seen here speaking during the 28th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S., on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Photographer: Matthew Staver/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Bloomberg via Getty Images |
Well-known for being both entertaining and informative, Tyson spoke to seasoned scientists and up-and-coming students here Monday night (Jan. 6) at the 223rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society about the best ways to interact with conventional and social media.
Tyson emphasized that many of the things that have endeared him to people outside of the field of astrophysics — such as "discovering" Superman's home planet Krypton, thereby making real science part of the superhero's lore — were easily replicable by his audience. [25 Most Iconic Superman Images]. "I'm not wielding any special knowledge here," he said. "Any one of us could have done it."
On fertile ground
Tyson addressed a rapt — and often laughing — audience of scientists and students for nearly two hours. Public interest in science is growing, he told the crowd. read more
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