This chapter dives deep into the science of Aerogel, plastic, thermos structures, and the innovative approach to heat transfer. It discusses the unique lunchbox representing a black hole, the concept of heat transfer in space, and the importance of insulation to maintain warmth. The conversation also touches on clothing insulation, heat distribution in space, the physics of steam formation, and the eventual transformation of the sun into a red giant star.
How do you make some things stay hot and others stay cool? Neil deGrasse Tyson, with the help of comedian Chuck Nice, explains the physics of heat transfer, insulation, and why your Stanley cup can keep your drink cold during a fire.
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