Harrison Greenbaum, a comedian known for his clever humor, joins Neil deGrasse Tyson to tackle cosmic conundrums. They dive into the mysteries of supernovae, black holes, and the curious behavior of photons. The duo breaks down the significance of gravitational waves and Einstein's theories, mixing scientific insight with laughter. They also discuss the fascinating distinctions between dark matter and black holes, and even shade light on energy sources like solar and tidal power, all while keeping the conversation lively and engaging.

Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Harrison Greenbaum answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries that explore the techniques, inventions, and ideas for navigating the cosmos including celestial maps, GPS, the North Star, and more. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons and All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to this week’s Patrons for supporting us: Stella Burkey, Derek Pavan, Travis Dunn, Michael Jonsson, Chad Hunt. 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.