StarTalk Radio

Theoretical cosmologist Janna Levin discusses quantum physics, the fourth dimension, H2O as water, and the many-worlds interpretation with Neil deGrasse Tyson. They explore space-time stretchability, extra dimensions, and multi-dimensional spaces, touching on black holes emitting gamma rays and human curiosity about the cosmos.

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle fan questions on Maxwell's Equations, symmetry in nature, and the physics around us. They discuss the interconnectedness of physics in everyday life, the beauty of imperfections, and the potential impact of alien visitors on human progress. Topics range from black holes to societal contributions of physics and mathematics degrees.

Astronomer Emily Rice discusses the likelihood of life around low-mass stars, brown dwarfs, galactic archeology, and the mysteries of magnetic fields in celestial objects with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice. Topics include the distinctions between stars, exoplanets, and brown dwarfs, the synergy between various scientific fields, stellar mergers, habitability in the Trappist-1 system, and more.

Neil deGrasse Tyson, along with guests Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly, delve into topics like the certainty of aliens, love across species, and the molecular connections between humans and the universe in a humorous and educational discussion.

Join Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice in a lively debate with Alan Stern on Pluto's planethood. Explore the New Horizons mission to Pluto, Trojan asteroids, Kuiper Belt mysteries, celestial terminology, and the historical context of Pluto's discovery and classification.

Space tech is uncovering illegal gold mines in the Amazon, discussing environmental impacts like deforestation and mercury contamination. They explore sustainable mining practices, traceability systems, and the importance of Gold in various industries. The podcast also covers the role of tropical forests in water recycling, restoration efforts in deforested areas, and climate solutions through regenerating nature and halting deforestation.

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.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discuss spheres in the universe, navigating the sky, and spacecraft reentry. Topics include round shapes in the natural world, celestial navigation, and the challenges of de-orbiting a massive space station.

Join Janna Levin, Professor of astronomy at Columbia University, as she talks about eclipses, binary star systems, super novae, lunar orbits, cosmic relationships, explosions in star systems, supernovas, and pulsars with comedian Matt Kirshen and Joe Patterson. Dive into the wonders of the universe, the contributions of amateur astronomers, and the use of eclipses for studying stars with planets.

Extragalactic astrophysicist and host of PBS Space Time, Matt O'Dowd, discusses supermassive black holes, Planck lengths, and the gravitational wave background. Topics include falling into a black hole, exploring supermassive black holes, gravitational lenses, dark energy mysteries, and cosmic expansion. The conversation delves into the limits of measuring space distances and the endless possibilities of human inquiry into the cosmos.