StarTalk Radio
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up!
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Episodes
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Jul 12, 2024 • 54min
The Science of Flavor with Arielle Johnson
Food scientist Arielle Johnson discusses flavor complexities, umami, terroir influence, and the science of taste perception with Neil deGrasse Tyson. They explore the evolution of flavor in food, artificial flavors, and the multi-billion dollar flavor industry. Topics also include the psychology of taste, breeding practices for flavorful fruits, challenges of microgravity agriculture, and future collaborations in taste tests and a forthcoming book.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 51min
Uncovering Dark Matter Mysteries with Katherine Freese
Theoretical physicist Katherine Freese discusses dark matter, dark stars, and the potential link to JWST’s discoveries. They touch on the mysteries of dark matter particles, neutrino discovery, and the role of dark matter in shaping the universe. Also explored are dark stars fueled by dark matter and the idea of black holes creating dark matter themselves.
Jul 2, 2024 • 50min
Distant Aliens & Space Dinosaurs with Lisa Kaltenegger
Astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger discusses potential alien worlds and exoplanet discovery with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Topics include higher oxygen leading to dinosaurs, the search for signs of life on exoplanets, and the debate on the origins of amino acids in space or on Earth.
Jun 28, 2024 • 46min
Traveling Through Space and Time, with Janna Levin
Astrophysicist Janna Levin and comedian Matt Kirshen discuss interstellar travel, black holes, time loops, and the possibility of life on exoplanets. They explore the dynamics of falling into a black hole, wormholes, event horizons, and dark energy, with a touch of humor and scientific exploration.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 57min
Just Another Really Good Episode with Brian Greene
Theoretical physicist Brian Greene joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to discuss particles getting mass, Higgs boson, dark matter, and theories of particle physics. They explore supersymmetry, shadow particles, and the vacuum of space, touching on higher dimensions, dark energy, and the cosmological constant.
Jun 21, 2024 • 50min
Synthetic Biological Intelligence with Brett Kagan
Neuroscientist Brett Kagan discusses creating brain cells to integrate with technology, curing diseases like Parkinson's, and ethical implications. They explore the transfer of real-world knowledge into neurons, potential for artificial intelligence, and measuring intelligence in biological systems. The conversation touches on consciousness, collaboration in science, and combining biological and silicon processing for specialized tasks.
Jun 18, 2024 • 41min
Cosmic Queries – Space Traveler’s Delight
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss stillness in the universe, humans on Mars, and selecting music for the Voyager Golden Record. Topics include strength differences on Mars, 3D printing in space travel, absolute stillness in quantum physics, and the behaviors of particles in black holes.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 57min
Darwin’s Daring Idea with Richard Dawkins
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins discusses evolution, living reflections of ancestors, and the delay in recognizing Darwin's theory. They explore tides, Earth's rotation, memes, and the complexity of the eye. The podcast also touches on poetry, culture in literature, religion, and public understanding of evolution.
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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.
Jun 4, 2024 • 58min
Sun Explosions with Lika Guhathakurta
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen chat with heliophysicist Lika Guhathakurta about eclipses, solar storms, and the Parker Solar Probe mission. They discuss the Carrington Event, solar explosions, and the effects of solar events on technology. Learn about the sun's magnetic fields, auroras, and the upcoming solar maximum in 2025. Explore the historical reverence for the sun and its significance in different cultures.
