The chapter discusses the delays in communication between Earth and Mars, the limitations of current communication satellites, and the potential of Elon Musk's satellites in lower Earth orbit to improve communication speeds. It also explores the possibility of using wormholes for space travel and communication, which could significantly reduce travel time to distant star systems and provide instant communication.
What is the greatest scientific breakthrough? Neil deGrasse Tyson answers co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly’s burning questions they have been saving all year about the age of the universe, the double slit experiment, and the nature of time. Is time even real?
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