Mr. Manhattanhenge himself, also known as The "Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive," and more professionally known as Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, has teamed up with PETA for a “kindness is a virtue” campaign, which suggests we all show a little compassion. Unsurprisingly it's one of the more complex PETA campaigns we've seen! He explains it here, in a 7+ minute video, where he says life forms from other planets might just look at us as primitive if they see us "gnashing on each other's ribs for food." more ›

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, the man who coined the term Manhattanhenge (which just took place this past Tuesday and Wednesday), was on Jimmy Fallon last night. The two talked about superheroes, Star Talk Radio, and the sun. Of Manhattanhenge Tyson says: more ›

Since being named director of the Hayden Planetarium in 1996, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson has transformed himself from a relatively obscure astrophysicist into one of the leading promoters in the public eye for science and scientific exploration. His advocacy work through his books and TV appearances has earned him accolades of all varieties—honorary degrees, medals of excellence, even an asteroid bearing his name—and popularity enough to get him a spot on People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" list in 2000. more ›