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Episodes — page 15
Big Wave Physics with Kai LennyWhat is the biggest wave in the solar system? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the science of big waves with professional big wave surfer Kai L…
Cosmic Queries: Until the End of Time, with Brian Greene (Re-Release)Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and theoretical physicist and author Brian Greene answer questions from our fans about string theory, the fabric of spacetime, inters…
Cosmic Queries – Mirror, MirrorAre entangled particles connected by wormholes? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer a grab bag of questions about the Fermi Paradox, Dinosaurs v. Al…
Things You Thought You Knew – Kicked into OrbitHow do bikes and motorcycles stay up? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explain how to kick a ball into orbit, what’s going on with cricket, and the phy…
Cosmic Queries – Discovering Exoplanets with Gáspár BakosHow do we discover more exoplanets? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore telescopes, exoplanets, and more with professor of astrophysics and Principal Investigator…
Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Paradox with Matt O’DowdCan we use gravitational lensing to view distant planets? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore black holes, quasars, entropy, and more with astrophysicist and host o…
Cosmic Queries – Science of SurvivalCan science help you survive in the Arctic? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about what happens to the body during starvation and harsh condition…
Cosmic Queries – The Fabric of SpacetimeIs it time to rethink string theory? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore a mix of questions about the fundamental properties of the universe, particles, the speed o…
Things You Thought You Knew – Magnetic Cores & Flipping PolesIs your compass actually wrong? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore magnetic fields, why clocks go clockwise, and how phone numbers got their area codes. NOTE: Star…
Fact and Fiction of Health and Wellness with Dr. Nick TillerWhat are the top myths in the health and fitness industry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore pseudoscience, “quick fix” fads like Ozempic, and h…
Black Hole Bonanza: StarTalk Live! With Janna Levin and Jenny GreeneHow do supermassive black holes form? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice come to you live to learn about the history of black holes, what’s inside them, and new discoverie…
Cosmic Queries – Quantum Computing with Michio KakuHow will quantum computing change the world? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about the development of quantum computing and what it means for humanity with theore…
Cosmic Queries – The Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies with Charles LiuHow can we use AI to explore the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about simulations, black holes, warp drive and mo…
Cosmic Queries – Cool Worlds with David KippingWhat is the weirdest planet ever discovered? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover bizarre exoplanets like Erebus, the impacts of living on a habitable moon, hot Jup…
Cosmic Queries – Volcanoes & Life in the UniverseHave we disproven the idea of a “goldilocks zone”? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio learn about space geology, magnetic fields, volcanoes, and the origins of life with…
Innovations in Racing with Dale Earnhardt Jr.What difference does the driver make? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the science of NASCAR in Neil’s interview with Dale Earnhardt Jr. wit…
Cosmic Queries – The Science of Invisibility with Greg GburCan you make something invisible? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Negin Farsad discover the science behind invisibility with professor of physics and optical science, Greg Gbur. W…
Cosmic Queries – Building Space Civilizations with Ariel EkblawWhen will we create a livable habitat in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen explore the possibilities of tessellated space structures, artificial gravity, and other challe…
Medicine 3.0: Extending Human Lifespan with Dr. Peter AttiaWhat’s the maximum human lifespan? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore how to extend your longevity, the history of medicine, and how we can live…
Cosmic Queries – Understanding Infinity with Stephon AlexanderWhat is infinity? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Negin Farsad explore whether we are in a finite universe, the issues with infinity, string theory, and more with theoretical phys…
