This chapter explores the principles of relativity through relatable examples, such as cars on a freeway, to demonstrate how speed influences perception. It also addresses a listener's question regarding cosmic microwave background radiation, shedding light on the early universe and referencing key physicists and their contributions to our understanding of astrophysics.
Can nuclear fusion become the ultimate renewable energy source? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about transporters, the smallest unit of time, expansion, and other ideas that push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe.
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