Nobody does it quite like Neil deGrasse Tyson. A star on the reimagined Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey and a keen defender of science, he's had a unique ascension as a celebrity scientist.

In an interview with National Geographic, Tyson opens up about the future, the pitfalls facing scientists who speak up outside the lab, and the challenges creationism presents scientists.

All with the thoughtful charm that has made him a star. Take a listen.