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From StarTalk. Why do particles have mass? What’s the real story behind the Higgs boson and the mysterious Higgs field? In this mind-blowing conversation, theoretical physicist Brian Greene breaks it down with Neil deGrasse Tyson, using vivid analogies and explosive insights into particle physics. From the moment particles gain mass by “burrowing through” the Higgs…
From StarTalk. Are plants more aware than we think? Do they have feelings? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly, and Harrison Greenbaum explore the intelligence of plants with astrobotanist Simon Gilroy. From venus flytraps to space farming, we dig deep into the secret world of plants. We start by looking at plant awareness—do plants know they’re…
From StarTalk. What does it take to truly thrive on Mars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Terry Crews tackle grab bag questions about Mars colonization and magnetic fields. They explore whether we could develop technology to generate an artificial magnetic field to shield future Martians from deadly radiation. Would living underground defeat the dream of life…
From StarTalk. 🔬 Is the universe stitched together by wormholes? New theories suggest that the fabric of space-time might not be a smooth field but a web of quantum-entangled wormholes connecting virtual particles. In this mind-bending discussion, we explore the Casimir Effect, how quantum entanglement could equal wormholes and why cutting these "threads" could unravel…
From StarTalk. How do we detect ripples in spacetime? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Harrison Greenbaum explore black hole collisions, quantum tricks, and how gravitational waves can help us uncover the early universe with MIT physicist and LIGO researcher Nergis Mavalvala. What are gravitational waves, and how do they stretch and squeeze spacetime? We break…
From StarTalk. Terry Crews and Neil deGrasse Tyson open up about their wild and painful experience on Hot Ones. From hallucinations to explosive aftereffects, they reveal the brutal experience of surviving the show’s hottest wings. Which sauce made Terry and Neil scream for mercy? How did the final fiery sauce push them to their limits?…
From StarTalk. Did the Big Bang explode like a bomb, or is that just a misconception? Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Paul Mecurio, and astrophysicist Charles Liu dive into one of the biggest questions in cosmology: what actually happened at the start of the universe? We explore the origins of the term “Big Bang” and how…
From StarTalk. What is the advice that most shaped you? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with friend & astrophysicist Charles Liu to compare notes on the advice they got as young people that helped influence who they are today. Were they always on the path to become astrophysicists? Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Comparing Advice 00:50…
From StarTalk. Kip explains how science, not fiction, shaped the film’s narrative—from the colossal waves on Miller’s planet to the physics behind black hole time dilation. Discover the recipe for how to create a wormhole and how turning on a time machine could cause it to self-destruct. Plus, learn about the Casimir effect, exotic particles,…
From StarTalk. How likely is an asteroid to impact Earth? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice sit down with planetary scientist Rick Binzel, the creator of the Torino Scale, to discuss asteroid hazards, the results of the asteroid sample return, and the search for Planet 9. Rick, a former MIT professor and OSIRIS-REx investigator, has…
From StarTalk. Is your gut controlling your brain? Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice, dive into the gut-brain connection, GLP-1, and how this connection plays a role in conditions like anxiety, IBS, and even neurodegenerative diseases with Emeran Mayer, a gastroenterologist and neuroscientist. What exactly is happening inside your digestive system? Emeran,…
From StarTalk. Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Could we accidentally destroy all our satellites? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore Kessler Syndrome and the risks of space debris. What would…
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From StarTalk. Discover the origin story of the movie Interstellar on its 10th anniversary. Kip explains how science, not fiction, shaped the film’s narrative—from the colossal waves on Miller’s planet to the physics behind black hole time dilation. From ‘The Science of Interstellar with Science Advisor, Kip Thorne’: https://youtu.be/4f9V-8BHONo Get the StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity…
From StarTalk. What is harmonic motion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down the physics behind the movement of pendulums, rubber bands, and springs. Plus, Chuck takes a stab at calculus! Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Harmonic Motion 00:36 – Forces That Get Weaker with Distance 01:33 – Forces that Get Stronger with Distance 03:27…
From StarTalk. Why don’t quantum physics and the theory of relativity mix? We discuss the mysteries of quantum gravity, the paradox of black hole information loss, and Kip’s legendary bet with Stephen Hawking and John Preskell. From ‘The Science of Interstellar with Science Advisor, Kip Thorne’: https://youtu.be/4f9V-8BHONo Get the StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond:…
From StarTalk. What does it really mean for us to be made of stardust? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Paul Mecurio answer fan questions about particle colliders, time travel, and what existed before the Big Bang. The discussion begins with the Superconducting Super Collider – the massive Texas project that could have revolutionized particle physics…
From StarTalk. Could we create warp drive someday? In this Star Trek-themed episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice team up with astrophysicist Charles Liu to dive into the science, technology, and legacy of one of the most influential sci-fi franchises of all time: Star Trek. From ‘The Science of Star Trek with Dr.…
From StarTalk. What does the future hold? Neil deGrasse Tyson teams up with comic co-host Chuck Nice, Gary O’Reilly, and astrophysicist Charles Liu to break down our visions of the future – and take Neil to task on his own predictions. The conversation kicks off with the accuracy of science fiction predictions. Are we living…
From StarTalk. We take a look at NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, which will perform flybys just 25 kilometers above the moon’s surface, the hosts marvel at the engineering feat of sending a spacecraft so far from Earth. Discover how The Clipper’s onboard instruments will give us an unprecedented glimpse into the chemistry of Europa’s hidden…
From StarTalk. Is “now” just an illusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Paul Mecurio answer questions on the Higgs Field, dark energy, and the feasibility of Dyson spheres with astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi. We discuss Hakeem’s role as CEO of the Astronomical Society, and his work on NASA’s IMAP satellite, designed to study the boundary…
From StarTalk. What can we learn from gravitational waves beyond just detecting them? We explore the structure of spacetime and the speed of gravity. How do gravitational waves offer a deeper understanding of the universe’s invisible framework? From ‘Answering Questions About Why the Big Bang Happened, The Shape of the Universe & More’: https://youtu.be/QEoL0PNaIK4 Get…
From StarTalk. Do particles ever collide or do they just get really really close? What forces govern these interactions, and how do fields and forces influence the behavior of matter? Charles reveals the almost magical dynamics of gravitational and electromagnetic forces, while Neil ties it back to Newton and Einstein. From ‘Answering Questions About Why…
From StarTalk. Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. What’s up with landing and relaunching rockets? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the development, value, and considerations for reusing rocket parts for spaceflight. Will…
From StarTalk. We discuss the mysteries of quantum gravity, the paradox of black hole information loss, and Kip’s legendary bet with Stephen Hawking and John Preskell. From ‘The Science of Interstellar with Science Advisor, Kip Thorne’: https://youtu.be/4f9V-8BHONo Get the StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery’ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us…
From StarTalk. Is fusion the future of energy and space travel? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Paul Mecurio explore the cutting-edge science of plasma physics and fusion energy with Fatima Ebrahimi, a physicist at Princeton Plasma Physics Lab. We begin by breaking down the basics: What is plasma, and why is it essential for fusion?…
From StarTalk. Bill and Neil discuss the tantalizing possibility of life beneath Europa’s frozen surface, where a 4.5-billion-year-old ocean may hide secrets of alien biology. Why is this moon one of the most promising sites for life in the solar system? From the SETI program’s hunt for intelligent signals to the possibility of Martian panspermia,…
From StarTalk. Scientists have been captivated by the mysterious activity beneath Europa’s frozen surface, eventually discovering that the outer solar system harbors multiple ice-covered worlds with subsurface oceans. But could these alien oceans support life? While the search for life on Mars focuses on ancient, fossilized life forms, Europa and Enceladus could host extant life—living…
From StarTalk. What’s going on with Wave-Particle Duality? Neil deGrasse Tyson and astrophysicist Charles Liu discuss this hard-to-grasp concept, key science around it like the de Broglie Realtion and the Double Slit Experiment, and why it’s not so intuitive to everyone. Plus, why didn’t the term “wavicle” catch on? Find Charles’s book Handy Quantum Physics…
From StarTalk. What do crime waves, contagious diseases, and social trends have in common? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice welcome best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell to explore the hidden forces that drive human behavior. Gladwell shares the origins of The Tipping Point and its new sequel, Revenge of the Tipping Point, sparked by his…
From StarTalk. Neil and crew respond to the question, "What Star Trek characters do you identify with the most and why?" From ‘The Science of Star Trek with Charles Liu’: https://youtu.be/6CJQKaQ62M4 Get the StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery’ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE…
From StarTalk. Are nuclear power plants the key to a sustainable energy future? With data centers consuming massive amounts of electricity, can we keep up? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Paul Mecurio discuss the physics, safety, and future of nuclear reactors in a world of increasing power demands with nuclear engineer Kathryn…
From StarTalk. What color is the sky on Mars? From ‘Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye Catch Up’: https://youtu.be/6J66WQOmYYg Get the StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery’ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neildegrassetyson
From StarTalk. What’s up with the asteroid that is headed towards Earth? Neil DeGrasse Tyson breaks down 2024-YR4, its likelihood of impact, where it would hit, and whether we can deflect it. Plus, astronomer Rick Binzel helps us break down the Torino scale and how worried people should be. Is this going to be like…
From StarTalk. What can gamma rays tell us about supernovae and galaxy formation? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice sit down with astrophysicist Tim Paglione to explore high-energy cosmic phenomena, gamma rays, and the extreme events that create them. We start by traveling up the electromagnetic spectrum to understand how gamma rays— the most…
From StarTalk. Neil & Brian dive into the cutting-edge world of particle physics. Brian explains the incredible discoveries made at CERN, including the Higgs boson, and why smashing protons together at nearly the speed of light unlocks the building blocks of the universe. From ‘Discussing the Frontier of Particle Physics with Brian Cox’: https://youtu.be/urFIHf5coxE Get…
From StarTalk. What mysteries remain in the standard model of physics? Brian unpacks the search for supersymmetry, extra dimensions, and dark matter while highlighting the challenges of exploring particles that only exist fleetingly after high-energy collisions. From ‘Discussing the Frontier of Particle Physics with Brian Cox’: https://youtu.be/urFIHf5coxE Get the StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond:…
From StarTalk. We dive into the cutting-edge world of particle physics. Brian explains the incredible discoveries made at CERN, including the Higgs boson, and why smashing protons together at nearly the speed of light unlocks the building blocks of the universe. From ‘Discussing the Frontier of Particle Physics with Brian Cox’: https://youtu.be/urFIHf5coxE Get the StarTalk…
From StarTalk. Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. What’s up with the square structure discovered on Mars? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the Mars Global Surveyor, the images we have of Mars,…
From StarTalk. Could slowing time increase mass? Do particles ever collide or do they just get really really close? Did anything go “bang” during the Big Bang? Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Paul Mecurio, and astrophysicist Charles Liu tackle these cosmic questions and more! Shouldn’t the vacuum of space cause interstellar gas clouds to disperse evenly?…
From StarTalk. Why haven’t we found evidence of alien civilizations? Gott unpacks the infamous Fermi Paradox, examining why the galaxy isn’t filled with extraterrestrial visitors. From ‘A Conversation with Astrophysicist J. Richard Gott III’: https://youtu.be/VFmHSnnI0OA Get the StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery’ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon:…
From StarTalk. Why does magic fool us so easily? Is our perception of reality just an illusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Gary O’Reilly explore the neuroscience behind magic with magician Teller (of Penn & Teller) and neuroscientist Susana Martinez-Conde. We dive into the world of sensory perception, illusions, and the tricks magicians use to…
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From StarTalk. What does “climate change” mean? Neil deGrasse Tyson explains under-emphasized elements of climate change and humanity’s relationship to the Earth and our cities. What does the new normal look like? Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery’ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn…
From StarTalk. Laurence and Neil unpack the film’s profound symbolism as well as discuss the blending of ancient mythology with the emerging digital age. From ‘The Science of the Matrix with Laurence Fishburne’: https://youtu.be/l8L9Z2vmMTQ Get the StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery’ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio…
From StarTalk. Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. How much more physics is out there to be discovered? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with physicist, professor, and rockstar Brian Cox, to discuss…
From StarTalk. Neil and J. Richard Gott III rank the most iconic films that tackle intelligence—from Good Will Hunting to A Beautiful Mind. Which will make it out on top? Get the StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery’ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to…
From StarTalk. Neil and J. Richard Gott III rank the most iconic films that tackle intelligence—from Good Will Hunting to A Beautiful Mind. Which will make it out on top? Get the StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery’ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to…
From StarTalk. As the conversation turns to AI, the group contemplates the future of artificial consciousness. Could large language models, like today’s AI, eventually develop consciousness? If not now, will they in the near future? And if we can simulate human consciousness in machines, are we creating philosophical zombies—entities that behave like us but lack…
From StarTalk. David Chalmers and our hosts put a modern spin on Descartes’s age-old question: what is reality? Is virtual reality, reality? Are we living in a simulation? From the full episode ‘David Chalmers Discusses the Hard Problem of Consciousness’: https://youtu.be/Pr-Hf7MNQV0?si=ECqRj_PsKjd8nst7 Get the StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery’ on…
From StarTalk. Is ‘Assembly Theory’ actually a theory, or is it just a hypothesis? From the full episode, ‘Scientists Discuss New Theories on The Origins of Life in the Universe’: https://youtu.be/XcJz2F-O_ek?si=VeCs9PysmqQ-d636 Get the StarTalk book, ‘To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery’ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE…
From StarTalk. As technology advances, can artificial intelligence be considered alive? Could it represent a new form of life, co-evolving alongside humans? Could the future hold life forms and technologies beyond our current imagination? What new laws of physics might emerge from our growing understanding of complexity, evolution, and information? From the full episode, ‘Scientists…
From StarTalk. What is life? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice tackle assembly theory, artificial life, and the origin of lifeforms in the universe as we revise the definition of life with astrobiologist and theoretical physicist Sara Imari Walker. From the full episode, ‘Scientists Discuss New Theories on The Origins of Life in the…
From StarTalk. 0Neil deGrasse Tyson takes a tour of Microsoft Co-Founder, Paul G. Allen’s personal collection of computing, space and science artifacts, hosted at Christie’s in NYC. To learn more about the pieces featured, visit: christies.com/genone See historic artifacts like the Einstein-Szilard letter or Buzz Aldrin’s Apollo 11 flight suit, as Neil offers commentary on…
From StarTalk. How does Neil deGrasse Tyson respond to mean tweets? In this video, hear Neil talk about some of his hot takes on the science in movies, and how they were received. Find out what movies like Titanic and Star Wars: The Force Awakens got wrong. Should you be afraid of your microwave? You’ll…
From StarTalk. To celebrate this Mother’s Day, Neil deGrasse Tyson is conducting a very special interview with a very, very special guest: his mom, Sunchita “Toni” Feliciano Tyson! What was Neil like as a child? Toni is here to share her philosophies on childrearing, and, details about her own incredible life. You’ll hear Toni tell…