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Tyson was born in Manhattan as the second of three children, into a Catholic family living in the Bronx. [4] [5] His African-American father, Cyril deGrasse Tyson (1927–2016), was a sociologist and human resource commissioner for New York City mayor John Lindsay, and the first director of Harlem Youth Opportunities Unlimited.
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The new year kicks off with the peak of the Quadrantids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the ...
The following is a list of astronomers, astrophysicists and other notable people who have made contributions to the field of astronomy.They may have won major prizes or awards, developed or invented widely used techniques or technologies within astronomy, or are directors of major observatories or heads of space-based telescope projects.
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People around the world will have a chance this weekend to catch what could be the year’s most stunning view of the largest planet in our solar system.
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Various networks and news outlets in North America have provided official live video streams of news for most or all of the day, as described below. The ABC Television Network has provided a live streaming service of world news, known as "ABC News Live," for eighteen hours per day, since 2018. This is available via ABC's official platform on ...
Siegel was born to "a Jewish postal worker" [2] and grew up in the Bronx, where he attended Bronx High School of Science until 1996. Siegel graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. degree in physics, classics and integrated science in 2000, and went on to earn his Ph.D. degree in astrophysics from the University of Florida in 2006.