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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Oct 31, 2023 • 42min
Capturing the Cosmos with Babak Tafreshi
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.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 45min
The Paradox of Sleep with Matthew Walker
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.
Oct 24, 2023 • 38min
Habitable Worlds, Super-Earths, & Evaporating Planets with Anjali Tripathi
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.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 36min
Things You Thought You Knew – The Dark Side of the Moon
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.
Oct 13, 2023 • 56min
Exploring Dark Skies
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.
Oct 10, 2023 • 52min
The Most Famous Eclipse in History with Joe Rao
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.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 47min
The Dark Universe: Exploring the Euclid Mission with Jason Rhodes
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.
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Sep 29, 2023 • 46min
Cosmic Queries – Quantum & Aliens with Charles Liu
Astrophysicist Charles Liu joins Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly to answer questions about aliens, gravitons, and the unknowns of the universe. They discuss the concept of fields and particles, time travel and energy release, the importance of understanding AI, gravity's voice, time and relativity, and the debate over the largest objects in the universe.
Sep 26, 2023 • 50min
OSIRIS-REx & Asteroid Mining with Natalie Starkey
Cosmochemist Natalie Starkey joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to talk about asteroid mining, the OSIRIS-REx mission, the origins of life, the complexities of asteroids, the risks of sample return, contamination protocols, space law challenges, and the potential for life on asteroids.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 46min
The Edge of Our Understanding with Brian Greene
Theoretical physicist Brian Greene discusses singularity, string theory, and free will with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice. They explore time dilation for photons, the challenge of observing the universe, and the concept of energy in exothermic reactions.
