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Charles Liu

Professor of astronomy and physics at the City University of New York, Staten Island. Expert in the science of sports.

Top 10 podcasts with Charles Liu

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22 snips
Feb 4, 2025 • 50min

The “Bang” in Big Bang with Charles Liu

Astrophysicist Charles Liu joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio to tackle cosmic mysteries. They dive into whether slowing time can increase mass and discuss the nature of particles during the Big Bang. Liu humorously explores how cosmic inflation parallels economic inflation, and they highlight the significance of stellar generations in understanding our universe. The trio also debates scientific truths, combining serious science with relatable anecdotes, making the cosmos both enlightening and entertaining.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 52min

To Boldly Go Where No StarTalk Has Gone Before with Charles Liu

Astrophysicist Charles Liu, a professor at CUNY and author of 'The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book,' joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to explore the futuristic themes of Star Trek. They discuss whether warp drives could one day be a reality and how quantum physics intersects with the show’s narratives. Liu highlights Star Trek's cultural impact on real scientific advancements while critiquing its portrayal of sci-fi technologies. The conversation humorously delves into the moral implications of sci-fi, prompting thoughts on our hopeful future shaped by creativity.
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Dec 13, 2022 • 44min

Cosmic Queries – Holographic Universe & Quasars with Charles Liu

Is 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 astrophysicist Charles Liu. What would a wormhole look like to us? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Photo Credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 54min

Can We Predict the Future? with Charles Liu

Astrophysicist Charles Liu, a professor at CUNY Staten Island and host of The Luniverse, joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts to explore the unpredictability of the future. They humorously compare sci-fi visions of 2050 with today's advancements, highlighting the contributions of young scientists. The discussion critiques dystopian portrayals in films like 'Blade Runner' and traces technological shifts from 1995 to 2025, urging a reevaluation of cultural influences on progress. Moreover, they tackle the future of space and transportation, including space tourism and climate change implications.
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Sep 29, 2023 • 46min

Cosmic Queries – Quantum & Aliens with Charles Liu

Astrophysicist Charles Liu joins Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly to answer questions about aliens, gravitons, and the unknowns of the universe. They discuss the concept of fields and particles, time travel and energy release, the importance of understanding AI, gravity's voice, time and relativity, and the debate over the largest objects in the universe.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 55min

Cosmic Queries – Single Electron Universe with Charles Liu

Astrophysicist Charles Liu discusses mind-bending concepts like a single electron universe, antimatter, multidimensional time, and quantum physics. The conversation explores Richard Gott's theories, time travel, compactified dimensions, gluons, color perception, the speed of light, astrophysics milestones, and the universe's origins. The episode blends science with pop culture and tackles complex topics in an engaging and entertaining way.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 40min

Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Time Cloak with Charles Liu

Astrophysicist Charles Liu joins Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss distorting spacetime, singularities, the shape of the universe, and more. Topics include creating a time cloak with black holes, time stopping, Quantum Entanglement, light detection limits in the universe, and the geometry of the universe.
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Feb 17, 2023 • 53min

Cosmic Queries – Alien Heist, Scimitars, & Time in a Bottle with Charles Liu

What if the laws of physics were different? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab bag questions with astrophysicist Charles Liu about alien heists, gravity, and space exploration.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-alien-heist-scimitars-time-in-a-bottle-with-charles-liu/Photo Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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May 12, 2023 • 41min

Cosmic Queries – The Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies with Charles Liu

How can we use AI to explore the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about simulations, black holes, warp drive and more with astrophysicist and “Geek-in Chief '' Charles Liu. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-the-atlas-of-peculiar-galaxies-with-charles-liu/Thanks to our Patrons Heike Stoll, Mugglewatcher, Chip Gallo, Alexander Rauschenbach, Samuel Joseph, and Capt. James Riley for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration, and A. Evans (University of Virginia, Charlottesville/NRAO/Stony Brook University), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 53min

Cosmic Queries – A Ripple in Spacetime with Charles Liu

Astrophysicist Charles Liu answers cosmic queries about Hawking Radiation, the speed of light, and the rarity of black holes. They explore time as a multidimensional dimension and discuss the formation of black holes and their ratio to regular stars. The speakers also discuss measuring gravitational constants, a famous Olympic story, clocks in particles, and the use of AI and machine learning in astronomy.