Podcast
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Episodes — page 17
Fusion, Lasers, & More with NIF Laser ScientistHow did we achieve nuclear fusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about thermonuclear fusion, the world’s most powerful lasers, and harnessing nuclear power with…
Things You Thought You Knew – Why Size MattersWhat’s the fastest a car can accelerate? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore goal size to goal scoring ratios, the doppler effect, and the maximum…
Going Deeper with Joseph Gordon-LevittWhat do you dream of while working on Inception? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt to explore time travel, dreams, and the science and philosophy behind…
Things You Thought You Knew - Fun with FusionWhat is thermonuclear fusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the Department of Energy’s breakthrough, thermonuclear fusion at the center of stars, supernova…
Slippery Science: The Physics of IceWhat makes ice slippery? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly uncover the complex physics of ice and cool facts we’re still learning about it with physicis…
Cosmic Queries – The Future of the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab with Laurie LeshinCould there be life under the icy surface of Europa? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Chuck Nice explore interplanetary missions, asteroid mining, and other exciting launches with the…
Things You Thought You Knew – Up, Up, and Away!What is the rocket equation? How do airplanes fly? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Chuck Nice go through some things you thought you knew about how airplanes fly, x-rays, and how to…
Past, Present, Future: Time Travel with Brian GreeneWhat type of time travel is in A Christmas Carol? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions on time travel, paradoxes, and wormholes with theoretical physici…
Physics of The 2022 World Cup with John Eric GoffWhat physics are at play in The FIFA World Cup? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore all the science of soccer with physics professor John Er…
Cosmic Queries – Holographic Universe & Quasars with Charles LiuIs our universe inside a black hole? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer questions about wormholes, quasars, white holes, and more with astroph…
Cosmic Queries – Astro-lore with Moiya McTierIs it time to update the constellations? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen dive into astrophysics, folklore, and our ancient connection to the sta…
Counting Cards & Quantitative ThinkingWhat does it take to count cards? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore blackjack, quantitative thinking, and the journey from MIT blackjack player…
Could We Someday Live Forever? With Ray KurzweilWould you want to live forever? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and author, inventor, and futurist Ray Kurzweil discuss immortality, longevity escape velocity, the singularity…
The Toll of War with Irwin RedlenerHow will the war in Ukraine impact future generations? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson learns about disaster relief and helping child refugees with co-founder of Ukraine Child…
Cosmic Queries – Geek Time! with Charles LiuCould you play Quidditch on Jupiter? Javelin on Mars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer fan questions about low-gravity physics, the weight of Th…
Inventing Society with Yuval Noah HarariHow did humans come to create society? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Yuval Noah Harari, historian and author of “Sapiens” & “Unstoppable Us,” discuss our species’ abilit…
Cosmic Queries – Surviving the Laws of Physics with Steve-OHow fast is a porta-potty slingshot? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and professional stuntman and comedian, Steve-O, break down the science of Jackass, explosions, and what i…
Can Robots Feel? With Robert Shepherd and Ilayda SamilgilCan you give a robot a sense of touch? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly, learn about soft robotics, sensors, and understanding human physiology with co-founders of…
Cosmic Queries – Why do we believe conspiracy theories? with Michael ShermerWhy do rational people believe irrational things? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down media literacy, the psychology behind conspiracy theories, and how to combat our cog…
It’s Alive?! Frankenstein & Consciousness with George Mashour and David AndrijevicCan we bring people back from the dead? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss restoring dead cells, the nature of consciousness, Frankenstein's monster, zombies, and more with…
