‘When Knowledge Conquered Fear,’ the third episode of Neil deGrasse Tyson's new Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, tells the story of how humanity learned to stop worrying and love the comet.
The second installment of ‘Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey’ leaves behind the stars and explores the interconnectedness of all life on our planet in a gorgeous waltz across the dance floor of cosmic evolution, genetic mutation and both artificial and natural selection. It’s a celebration of the stubborn refusal of life to succumb to cataclysms great and small and its ability to turn clumsy mistakes an
‘Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey’ got off to a strong start Sunday with host Neil deGrasse Tyson at the helm. His generous spirit and infectious enthusiasm bring a crucial human element to a show that cannot afford to rely on special effects alone if it is to accomplish its goal of making us fall in love with science all over again.
34 years ago, cosmologist Carl Sagan took the world on a journey through time and space with the goal of re-igniting America’s passion for science and exploration. This Sunday, the journey continues with Neil deGrasse Tyson at the helm.