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Cosmic Queries – The Future of the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab with Laurie LeshinCould there be life under the icy surface of Europa? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Chuck Nice explore interplanetary missions, asteroid mining, and other exciting launches with the…
Things You Thought You Knew – Up, Up, and Away!What is the rocket equation? How do airplanes fly? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Chuck Nice go through some things you thought you knew about how airplanes fly, x-rays, and how to…
Past, Present, Future: Time Travel with Brian GreeneWhat type of time travel is in A Christmas Carol? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions on time travel, paradoxes, and wormholes with theoretical physici…
Physics of The 2022 World Cup with John Eric GoffWhat physics are at play in The FIFA World Cup? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore all the science of soccer with physics professor John Er…
Cosmic Queries – Holographic Universe & Quasars with Charles LiuIs our universe inside a black hole? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer questions about wormholes, quasars, white holes, and more with astroph…
Cosmic Queries – Astro-lore with Moiya McTierIs it time to update the constellations? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen dive into astrophysics, folklore, and our ancient connection to the sta…
Counting Cards & Quantitative ThinkingWhat does it take to count cards? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore blackjack, quantitative thinking, and the journey from MIT blackjack player…
Could We Someday Live Forever? With Ray KurzweilWould you want to live forever? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and author, inventor, and futurist Ray Kurzweil discuss immortality, longevity escape velocity, the singularity…
The Toll of War with Irwin RedlenerHow will the war in Ukraine impact future generations? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson learns about disaster relief and helping child refugees with co-founder of Ukraine Child…
Cosmic Queries – Geek Time! with Charles LiuCould you play Quidditch on Jupiter? Javelin on Mars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer fan questions about low-gravity physics, the weight of Th…
Inventing Society with Yuval Noah HarariHow did humans come to create society? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Yuval Noah Harari, historian and author of “Sapiens” & “Unstoppable Us,” discuss our species’ abilit…
Cosmic Queries – Surviving the Laws of Physics with Steve-OHow fast is a porta-potty slingshot? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and professional stuntman and comedian, Steve-O, break down the science of Jackass, explosions, and what i…
Can Robots Feel? With Robert Shepherd and Ilayda SamilgilCan you give a robot a sense of touch? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly, learn about soft robotics, sensors, and understanding human physiology with co-founders of…
Cosmic Queries – Why do we believe conspiracy theories? with Michael ShermerWhy do rational people believe irrational things? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down media literacy, the psychology behind conspiracy theories, and how to combat our cog…
It’s Alive?! Frankenstein & Consciousness with George Mashour and David AndrijevicCan we bring people back from the dead? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss restoring dead cells, the nature of consciousness, Frankenstein's monster, zombies, and more with…
Things You Thought You Knew – What Is Exit Velocity?What is exit velocity? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore parabolas, measuring the speed of an object using the Doppler effect,…
Cosmic Queries – Asteroid Hunters with Marina BrozovicNeil has his own asteroid?! On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Marcia Belsky answer fan questions about different types of asteroids with Marina Brozovic, orbit…
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Hey StarTalk fans! This is a special presentation of Real Good, a podcast from US Bank. It's a show all about people helping other people. If you like what you hear, head on over t…
Cosmic Queries – Starquakes with Conny AertsWhat is a starquake? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen explore asteroseismology, the sun, and what’s happening on the insides of stars with astrop…
Mind Control & Neuroprosthetics with Cindy Chestek and Parag PatilAre we nearing the singularity? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about brain machine interfaces and prosthetics you can control with your mind, w…
