From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. How did we get area codes for our phone numbers? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the interesting history of area codes and how they came to be. Discover how early area codes in high-population cities were determined and the underlying logic. How did major cities get their area codes? What’s…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. What are the top myths in the health and fitness industry? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore pseudoscience, “quick fix” fads like Ozempic, and how to navigate wellness with exercise scientist, Dr. Nick Tiller. Are all fitness trends bogus? Do some have some benefits that just get exaggerated?…

From StarTalk. Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates the science of pop fiction and superheroes with comedian Chuck Nice and astrophysicist Charles Liu, PhD. We dive right into speed-of-light communication in space. If two parties are communicating light years away from each other, how would they be able to share the same sense of time during the…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. Why do clocks go clockwise? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice ponder about the way we tell our time and more. We think about time geometrically and the history of timekeeping with sundials. What if timekeeping had been invented in the southern hemisphere? Plus, we discuss precision, synchronization, and chronometers on boats.…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. How will quantum computing change the world? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about the development of quantum computing and what it means for humanity with theoretical physicist Michio Kaku. What will quantum computing do beyond regular computing? Find out about the race to create the first all-purpose quantum computer and…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. How have airplanes changed over the years? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice go over some of the ways airports and airplanes have changed. Discover some facts about how airplanes have changed. Why do current airplanes take off at a steeper angle than they used to? We discuss noise pollution and making…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. How can we use AI to explore the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about simulations, black holes, warp drive and more with astrophysicist and “Geek-in Chief ” Charles Liu. What does the shift towards machine learning mean for exploring the universe? Learn about Halton…

From StarTalk. What is the weirdest planet ever discovered? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover bizarre exoplanets like Erebus, the impacts of living on a habitable moon, hot Jupiters, and more with astronomy professor David Kipping. What is considered a “cool” world? Learn about David’s Cool Worlds Lab and what he’s learning about…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. What is the International Date Line? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the history and purpose of the IDL. How do we know we needed a date line? Find out how the need for an international date line was discovered and why it was an accident. Where did we decide…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. Have we disproven the idea of a “goldilocks zone”? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio learn about space geology, magnetic fields, volcanoes, and the origins of life with cosmochemist Natalie Starkey, PhD. Could different forms of life be made of the amino acids from comets? We discuss planetary protection, chirality, and finding…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. What phenomenon is behind a mysterious line of stars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the possibility of a triple galaxy collision and a runaway black hole with theoretical astrophysicist Saavik Ford. A Quick Note from The StarTalk Producers: We delight in the mysteries of the universe as they continue to…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. What difference does the driver make? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the science of NASCAR in Neil’s interview with NASCAR Hall of Famer & NBC Sports Analyst, Dale Earnhardt Jr., with the help of physicist, Diandra Leslie-Pelecky. Is this the fastest cars can go? Learn about…

From StarTalk. Can you make something invisible? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Negin Farsad discover the science behind invisibility with professor of physics and optical science, Greg Gbur. What would real-life invisibility look like? Can you be invisible in other parts of the magnetic spectrum? We discuss transparency versus invisibility and how metamaterials help us…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. Why are some things see-through and others are not? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explain the physics behind transparency and the electromagnetic spectrum. How does transparency work? Learn about different wavelengths and what objects are transparent to them and what objects are not. Can a microwave get through your microwave oven’s…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. When will we create a livable habitat in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore the possibilities of tessellated space structures, artificial gravity, and other challenges of space living with Founder of MIT Space Exploration Initiative and Aurelia Institute CEO, Ariel Ekblaw. We discuss Gerard O’Neill’s visions of space and the…

From StarTalk. What is the JUICE mission? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio learn about humanity’s trip to the Jovian Moons– Europa, Callisto, and Ganymede– and NASA’s plan to land there with JPL astrobiologist and planetary scientist, Kevin Hand. Could there be life under the icy shells of the moons of Jupiter? We learn…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. This Earth Day, we dive into StarTalk’s great climate science moments where Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice unpack our climate past, present, and future with Bill Nye, Gavin Schmidt, Kate Marvel, Katharine Hayhoe and more! Learn about difference between climate and weather. Explore the last ice age and what has changed…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. What’s the maximum human lifespan? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore how to extend your longevity, the history of medicine, and how we can live better with author of Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity, Dr. Peter Attia. What is a lifespan versus a healthspan? Learn about…

From StarTalk. What is infinity? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Negin Farsad explore whether we are in a finite universe, the issues with infinity, string theory, and more with theoretical physicist Stephon Alexander. Is infinity just a cop-out for something we don’t understand? Learn some everyday examples of infinity and how Einstein’s relativity led to…

From StarTalk.

From StarTalk. How did Greek mythology influence the stars? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the myth of Medusa and what it shows about ancient theories about sight. Learn about discovering the mechanism of sight in the golden age of Islam. Are there other examples of misconceptions about sight in…

From StarTalk.