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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Apr 23, 2024 • 43min
Debating Pluto's Planethood with Alan Stern
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.
Apr 16, 2024 • 48min
Eyes in the Sky with Larissa Rodrigues & Jennifer Holm
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.
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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.
Apr 9, 2024 • 54min
Things You Thought You Knew – The Geometric 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.
Apr 5, 2024 • 53min
Eclipses, Cosmic Cataclysms, and More with Janna Levin
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.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 49min
Cosmic Queries – Planck Lengths to Supermassive Black Holes with Matt O’Dowd
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.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 51min
Staying Curious with William Shatner
Actor William Shatner joins Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss spacetime, Star Trek, curiosity, and loneliness. They explore the nature of warp drive, the duality of curiosity, and the quest for a unified theory in physics. Delving into mysterious forces like dark energy and dark matter, the conversation prompts listeners to embrace curiosity and collective wisdom to unravel the secrets of the universe.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 44min
Is Aging a Disease? Epigenetics with David Sinclair
Discover if aging can be cured through epigenetics with Professor David Sinclair. Explore the impact of epigenetics on aging and inheritable changes. Uncover the potential of age reversal through groundbreaking research and OSK therapy. Learn how resetting the aging process in cells could lead to extended lifespan. Dive into personalized medicine, gene therapy, and health monitoring technology for a healthier future.
Mar 19, 2024 • 49min
Cosmic Queries – Infinite Quarks
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle fan questions about positrons, quarks in black holes, and the Big Bang's location. They also discuss the speed of light, time dilation near black holes, Earth's map orientation, and measuring the universe in centimeters.
Mar 15, 2024 • 50min
Cosmic Queries – Out There
Join Neil deGrasse Tyson and guests as they tackle mind-bending topics like Andromeda's collision with the Milky Way, white holes, a holographic universe, the concept of infinite universes, alien technology, and the lifecycle of stars. Get ready for a cosmic journey that will leave you questioning reality!
