StarTalk Radio

Lawrence Lasker, Walter Parkes, and Nicholas Meyer, filmmakers and Future of Life Award recipients, discuss how apocalyptic films influenced cybersecurity measures, the power of storytelling in raising awareness, the impact of movies on nuclear war prevention, and a call to action for change and peace.

Dr. Lipi Roy, a physician specializing in cardiovascular disease, joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts to discuss heart health, debunk heart-related myths, and explore the impact of genetic mutations on cardiac events. They also compare heart health outcomes and lifestyles in Denmark and other countries, emphasizing the role of community and friendship. An entertaining and informative episode!

Astrophysicist Janna Levin joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio to discuss relativity, time travel, and the expanding universe. They explore the concept of an observable edge, the flexibility of space-time, and the potential for time travel through wormholes. They also touch on free will, the ego, and teleportation experiments. A fascinating discussion about the mysteries of the universe.

Astrophotographer and National Geographic Explorer Babak Tafreshi joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to discuss astrophotography, the impact of light pollution on wildlife and human health, advancements in technology like smartphones for capturing the night sky, and their favorite celestial objects to photograph including UFOs.

Neuroscientist Matthew Walker joins the hosts to break down the mystery of sleep. They discuss the purpose and evolution of sleep, the influence of circadian rhythms, the impact of sleep on mental health, and debunk the belief in prophetic dreams.

Astrophysicist Anjali Tripathi discusses exoplanets, planetary evaporation, biosignatures, and technosignatures. Topics include the probability of intelligent life on habitable planets, the search for extraterrestrial life, and the conditions necessary for human survival on other planets. They also explore methods to study exoplanet atmospheres and the potential findings of the James Webb Space Telescope.

Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore leap years and Earth's orbit, misconceptions about the dark side of the moon, and the physics of jumping in a moving airplane.

Astrophysicist Matt O’Dowd, photographer Babak Tafreshi, and national park ranger Bradley Mills join Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to discuss dark sky efforts, light pollution, and great locations for stargazing in the US. They also explore the impact of light pollution on animals, the fascination with astronomy, and ways to encourage stargazing. Interviewing park ranger Bradley Mills, they learn about Great Bay National Park's extensive astronomy program and the importance of staying current as an amateur astronomer.

Meteorologist and eclipse chaser Joe Rao joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to discuss upcoming and famous eclipses. Topics include Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, the significance of weather conditions in astronomy, comparing experiences of total solar eclipses, effects of eclipses on wildlife, ancient records of eclipses, and a historical eclipse in China resulting in chaos.

Jason Rhodes, JPL Researcher, discusses the Euclid Mission, dark energy, and dark matter. The podcast explores the origins and effects of dark energy, backup plans for missions, theories surrounding dark energy, and the measurement of dark energy through visible and infrared light. The speakers also touch on the concept of non-Euclidean geometry and express gratitude to Jason Rhodes and his bosses.