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Things You Thought You Knew – The Fast and The FrictionWhat is the Magnus Effect? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore physics through spin, banking, and angular momentum. Why are race…
Cosmic Queries – Space Suits with Ana Diaz ArtilesWhat’s the future of space suits? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen explore innovation in space suit technology with aerospace engineer Ana Diaz A…
A Key & A Kite: StarTalk Live! With Benjamin FranklinHow does lightning work? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck break down the legendary science and inventions of Benjamin Franklin, live with chief editor o…
Cosmic Queries – Pot Luck with Dr. Staci GruberAre we “wired for weed”? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly weed out the myth from the science behind marijuana with neuroscientist at H…
Cosmic Queries – NASA v. Billionaires with Lori GarverMining on the moon? Owning an asteroid? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer questions about the private space industry, the role of NASA, and the future of spac…
Cosmic Queries – Big Bang Bonanza with Brian KeatingWhat happened before The Big Bang? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen answer questions about inflation theory, multiverses, the cosmic microwave background, and the…
Science of the Skyhook with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Re-release)What’s the best shot in basketball? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the physics behind what makes the Skyhook so effective, as well as one…
Extraterrestrial Oceans – StarTalk Live!What are the oceans like on Enceladus? Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the oceans of other planets in the search for alien life with planetary scientist Kevin Hand, oceanographer Juli…
Cosmic Queries – Cosmic CollisionsWhat happens when two galaxies collide? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic cohost Chuck Nice answer questions about explosions, asteroids, quarks, and all things that g…
Concussions with Leonard MarshallHow is CTE different from a concussion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly discuss concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, with former NFL line…
Forensics, DNA, and Identifying Missing SoldiersHow do you identify human remains? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore DNA and the task to identify the remains of missing soldiers with biomedical scientist Tim McMahon and…
Indigenous Science with Dr. Jessica HernandezIs Western science always the best science? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Marcia Belsky discuss Indigenous methods to combat climate change with Indigenous…
All Pain, No Gain with Charles LiuHow fast does cheese roll down a hill? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly walk us through the physics behind the weirdest sports: cheese rolling, belly f…
Cosmic Queries – Multiverses & Wormholes with Brian CoxWhat properties are fundamental to the universe? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice take a deep dive into multiverses, inflation theory, wormholes, a…
Mind Over Matter with Dan Harris and Heather BerlinWhat is the science behind meditation? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Marcia Belsky discuss mental health, meditation, and the theory of consciousness with former news ancho…
Horsepower with Dr. Sarah White-SpringerSay it with us: mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell. On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly discover the original horse power, equin…
Things You Thought You Knew – Dinosaurs & BatteriesWhat if the dinosaurs had a space program? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore what Earth Day meant for the dinosaurs, how batteries work, and changing our inf…
Cosmic Queries – Climate Solutions with Katharine Hayhoe, PhDWhat solutions exist to fix climate change? On this Earth Day, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer Qs about real-world solutions and aspects of climate change you might not b…
Humans In Space with Astronaut Leland Melvin and Dr. Sheyna GiffordAre human bodies good for space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly discover the effects of space on the human body and if we are ready for long-haul mis…
Cosmic Queries – StarTalk-ology with Alie WardWhat kinds of ologies are out there? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore and answer questions about the vast world of niche sciences with scie…
