Star Talk is your place in the universe where science and pop culture collide. Today we have a special guest who's an expert in survival. We'll also learn the best way to defend yourself against a polar bear.
Can science help you survive in the Arctic? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about what happens to the body during starvation and harsh conditions with survival doctor and contestant on S9 of Alone, Dr. Teimojin Tan.
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