Biography
Thanks to the cult series "The theory of the Big Bang", even those who were at a respectful distance from physics, neuro- and microbiology, astronomy and other sciences, more learned about the theory of strings, the effect of Doppler, Schrödinger's Cat, etc. In addition, in popular Sitkom in the roles of themselves were held by real scientists, astronauts and inventors Stephen Hawking, Ilon Mask, George Smut, Francis Arnold, Bill Nai and Neal Tyson.Childhood and youth
On the fifth day of October 1958, the residents of Manhattan Siril degrads and Santity Mary Tyson (in Feliciano's Maiden) took congratulations on the birth of the son of the Nile Degration. The second name went to the baby from the grandmother on the father's line, which appeared on the world on the island of Nevis in British West Indies. Subsequently, a moving to Bronx was held, where the future celebrity together with adults, the sister Lynn Antipa and Brother Stephen Joseph lived in Castle Hill, and then in Riverdalee.
From a family biography, it follows that the mother who had Puerto-Rican origin worked by a gerontologist at the Ministry of Health, Education and Social Security of the United States. Father worked as a sociologist and head of the personnel department at the Mayor of New York by John Lindsey and served as the first director of Harlem Youth Opportunities Unlimited.
The boy managed to change several public schools, including the current Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, and Bronx High School of Science. In the last educational institution, he was the captain of the team on the struggle and chief of the "physical scientific journal".
From nine years, Neil Grezil Astronomy. It all started from a visit to Heiden's planetarium, the director of which he later became in 1996 and is there at the present time. The young man visited the special courses offered by the scientific and educational institution. And at that time, chapter, whose style of teaching, not devoid of humor, inspired new accomplishments, and considered the "intellectual role model" at all.
The genuine interest in heavenly bodies led to the fact that at 15 years old, the young man already lectured. Karl Sagan even tried to lure a promising young man in Cornell University, where he was listed as an employee. But he chose Harvard, where he plunged into the study of physics, not forgetting, however, about dancing.
From universities, the student released not with empty hands - in his piggy bank there are many degrees scientists (Bachelor of Physics of Harvard University, Master of Astronomy of Texas University, Magister and Dr. Astrophysics of Columbia University).
Personal life
The personal life of the "sexy astrophysicist" (according to People magazine in 2000) arranged back in 1988, when I took the wife of Alice Young - the former IT manager Bloomberg Financial Markets. The acquaintance of future spouses took place directly at the lecture on physics at the University of Texas in Austin. Subsequently, the chosen was given to the Nile of two daughters, Miranda and Travis, and the eldest received a name in honor of the smallest of the five main satellites of uranium.Another passion of a scientist, in addition to science, are the wines that he collects with ecstasy. Photos of the personal assembly of grape drinks are located in Wine Spectator magazines for the 2000th and the World of Fine Wine for the 2005th.
In 2018, four women were immediately nominated against the celebrity charges of sexual harassment (one of them is even in rape). Tyson did not keep silent and in the personal account in Facebook published a statement:
"Charges can damage reputation and marriage. Sometimes irreversible. I consider myself a loving husband and servant of the people - a scientist and teacher who serves society. My intentions were expressed only by restrained, but sincere affection, but in the future I will be more attentive to someone else's personal space. "As for the rape of Chiya Amet El Mat, then the man told that then they consisted in a romantic relationship and there was no coercion from his part.
Science and Career
Talented astrophysicist, whose research lie in the areas of cosmology, the formation and evolution of stars, galactic astronomy, dwarf galaxies and the structure of the Milky Way, held positions in many prestigious research institutions. Among them - the Maryland and Princeton University, the American Museum of Natural History and Planetarium Heiden.
Tyson is known and journalistic activities. Popular books on astronomy ("death in a black hole and other space difficulties", "The Universe went down to Earth"), articles ("perimeter of ignorance", "at the beginning") and essay ("Sky not the limit: The adventures of urban astrophysics "), disassembled on quotes.
The scientist willingly agreed on an interview in which the issues of religion, their own religion, the existence of the UFO, and participated in debates with colleagues (for example, on the topic "Is the Universe" Computer Simulation "?").
He did not avail and television - released documentary works ("Cosmos: Spatio-Temporary Odyssey"), conducted a show (Nova ScienceNow, Startalk), agreed to shoot in the cinema ("Big Explosion Theory", "Batman against Superman") and came to Transfer to John Stewart, Konan O'Brien, Jay Leno, Larry King.
Neil introduced the term "Manhattanchevenge" into use, criticized the theory of strings and spoke out against the assignment of Pluto to the planets. The last statement subsequently led to a large number of indignant letters, mainly from children. Be that as it may, in 2006, the International Astronomical Union agreed with him, the rank of heavenly body to the dwarf planets.
Neil degrads Tyson now
Tyson and now continues to work for the benefit of science and society.In 2019, he introduced readers with "Letters of Astrophysics", and in the 2020th National Geographic TV channel, the premiere of the series "Space: Possible Worlds" was held, which is a continuation of "space: space and time". Anne Druyan and Brahannon Braga, and the place of the presenter, of course, were made by the screenwriters and directors.
In the same year, the titled astrophysics, the owner of Grammy, Medals Stephen Hawking and Naca, can be followed by "instagram", "Twitter", Facebook and on the official website, for outstanding merit award Youtube Gold Play Button Creator .
Bibliography
- 1989 - "Merlin's Journey through the Universe"
- 1994 - "The Universe descended to Earth"
- 1998 - "Present visits to this planet"
- 2000 - "Space Horizons: Astronomy at the forefront"
- 2000 - "One Universe: Houses in Space"
- 2003 - "My Favorite Universe"
- 2004 - "The sky is not the limit: the adventures of urban astrophysics"
- 2004 - "Origin: 14 billion years of cosmic evolution"
- 2007 - "Death in a black hole and other space difficulties"
- 2009 - "Secrets of Pluto"
- 2012 - "Space Chronicles"
- 2017 - "Astrophysics with space speed, or great secrets of the Universe for those who have no time"
- 2018 - "Belonging to war: an unspoken union between astrophysics and military"
- 2019 - "Letters of Astrophysics"
Filmography
- 2006-2011 - Nova ScienceNow
- 2010 - Nova.
- 2014 - "Cosmos: space and time"
- 2015-2020 - "Stars say"
- 2016 - "Evolution of Food"
- 2018 - "The last shark Tornado: Just in time"
- 2020 - "Space: Possible Worlds"