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VIDEO: Neil deGrasse Tyson Wins Debate With Pastor Using Flawless Argument About Asteroids, Genitals

By Tana Ganeva / AlterNet Nov 6, 2015 From killer asteroids to human genitals, there's not a lot of evidence for intelligent design, says astrophysicist and science communicator Tyson. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Grand Finale of ‘The Colbert Report’ Is a Sight to Behold

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Dec 20, 2014 After nine years, 1,447 episodes and several well-deserved Emmy Awards, America's favorite faux news pundit signed off one last time with a promise that "We'll Meet Again." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Cosmos’ Host Neil deGrasse Tyson to Creationists: Sorry, but Universe Is More Than 6,500 Years Old

Staff / Truthdig Apr 1, 2014 We're talking billions of years older, in fact -- to the tune of nearly 14 billion years, but who's counting? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Moyers Discuss Science and Democracy

Staff / Truthdig Jan 25, 2014 The noted astrophysicist says you cannot be a full participant in a democratic society unless you have a base understanding of science that Americans have not achieved. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Neil deGrasse Tyson and the New ‘Cosmos’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 12, 2014 Almost 35 years after the original "Cosmos" ignited the imaginations of English-speaking audiences, Neil deGrasse Tyson, whom journalist Bill Moyers describes as "America's most popular scientist," has updated the series for a new generation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )