In a chat with Larry King, Neil deGrasse Tyson defends Elon Musk, calling him a modern Edison—bold, visionary, and misunderstood. Musk's legacy, Tyson says, will shape humanity’s future.

STARBASE, Texas — During a presentation, SpaceX CEO and founder Elon Musk shared how he plans to use Starship to reach the planet Mars, and how in a few short years, there is a chance humans ...

Specifically, Tyson targeted Trump's proposed slashing of federal funding for programs that support the arts, education, and the EPA, which has long been in the crosshairs of the Trump administration.