Podcast
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Episodes — page 16
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…
Cosmic Queries – The Sound of Space with Kimberly ArcandWhat does space sound like? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen explore space sonification projects and Chandra x-ray data with astronomy visualization expert Kimberly Arcand. Hea…
Preventing the Unknown: Genetic Testing with Dr. Stuart KimCan you predict your future health using genetics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore advances in genetic testing, polygenic risk scores, and the…
Things You Thought You Knew - Windows to the UniverseIs it possible to make something invisible? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore transparency, how we measure time on Earth, and how airplanes have changed. NOTE: S…
Cosmic Queries – JWST’s Primordial Galaxies with Wendy FreedmanWhat do the early galaxies discovered by JWST tell us about the early universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore the expansion of space, dark energy, and the a…
Engineering the World’s Fastest Cars with Jason FenskeWhat's the maximum a car can accelerate? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly learn how fast cars can really go, how tires work, and the differences between combustio…
Cosmic Queries - Cream of the Universe SoupCan we go to warp speed? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer a grab bag of fan questions about the expansion of space, higher dimensions, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ P…
Cosmic Queries – Astrochemistry with Kate the ChemistHow is chemistry different in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore cosmic chemistry, the periodic table, and more with Kate Biberdorf aka Kate the Chemist.…
Rise of the Machines with Matt Ginsberg (Re-release)Can machine learning predict the outcome of basketball games? On this episode of StarTalk: Sports Edition, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly, and Chuck Nice talk machine learning…
Moonmoons, Gravitons, and More!What if the solar system had two suns? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice give a sneak peek into our patron-only Q&As with questions about the three body problem, galaxy formation,…
Things You Thought You Knew - Earth’s Spinning CoreWhat happens if Earth’s core is slowing? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the spinning of Earth’s core, the physics of tire pressure, and the science of toast. N…
Cosmic Queries – Alien Heist, Scimitars, & Time in a Bottle with Charles LiuWhat if the laws of physics were different? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab bag questions with astrophysicist Charles Liu about alien heis…
Cosmic Queries – The Shape of the Universe with Delilah GatesWhat is the shape of spacetime? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover the structure of the universe, spacetime geometry, and relativity with theoretical physicist at…
Cosmic Queries – Why Are We Here?Why does the universe exist? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about black holes, wormholes, the expansion of the universe and more! What are our opt…
Neuroscience of Focus with Heather BerlinWhat makes some people better at focusing? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the neuroscience behind concentration and performance with neur…
Cosmic Queries – Silicon Aliens with David GrinspoonCan there be life on planets without magnetic fields? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discuss exoplanets, extraterrestrials, and answer extraordinary questions from our…
