Podcast
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Episodes — page 45
Putting Humans on Mars, with Mike Massimino – StarTalk All-StarsWhat will it take to send people to Mars safely, and bring them home again? StarTalk All-Stars host Astro Mike Massimino and co-host Maeve Higgins find out from John Charles, the C…
StarTalk Live! LIGO and the Black Hole Blues (Part 2)The conclusion of our show about the discovery of gravitational waves, featuring Neil Tyson, Eugene Mirman, cosmologist Janna Levin, LIGO astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala, and Micha…
Listening for Aliens, with Carolyn Porco - StarTalk All-StarsExplore SETI and the Breakthrough Listen Initiative, the most comprehensive search for extraterrestrial intelligence ever, with host Carolyn Porco, co-host Chuck Nice, and Dan Wert…
StarTalk Live! LIGO and the Black Hole Blues (Part 1)Everything you ever wanted to know about gravitational waves, explained by Neil Tyson, Eugene Mirman, cosmologist Dr. Janna Levin, LIGO astrophysicist Dr. Nergis Mavalvala, and com…
Understanding Climate Change with Bill Nye - StarTalk All-StarsStarTalk All-Stars Series Premiere: Host Bill Nye the Science Guy and co-host Chuck Nice answer Cosmic Queries about humanity’s major challenge, with a little help from climatologi…
Cosmic Queries: The Science of Humans at WarAuthor Mary Roach is back to help host Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted questions about the softer side of military science: people, from advances in…
Unveiling Pluto, with Alan Stern and Neil deGrasse TysonTwo prominent voices in the “Planet vs. Dwarf Planet” debate, Alan Stern and Neil Tyson, discuss what New Horizons has uncovered about our favorite Kuiper Belt object. In studio, a…
A Conversation with Queen LatifahNeil deGrasse Tyson has an in-depth, one-on-one conversation with recording artist and actress Queen Latifah about the role science has played in her life, being a Trekkie, hip hop…
Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Space Probes with Dr. Amy MainzerJPL astrophysicist Dr. Amy Mainzer and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore your questions about space probes from WISE to New Horizons. Now with a new 13-minute “Venusian Update” from…
StarTalk Live! at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin with Bill NyeAre creativity and innovation contagious? Can they be taught? Bill Nye the Science Guy and Eugene Mirman travel to Austin, Texas to find out, with a little help from their guests D…
Climate Change and the Future, with Al GoreNeil deGrasse Tyson looks past politics to examine climate change, clean energy, the future of life on Earth, and spider goats with environmental activist and former Vice President…
StarTalk Live! at the Beacon (Part 2): King of the Kuiper BeltOur show from NYC’s Beacon Theatre concludes with Neil Tyson and Dr. Natalie Starkey debating Pluto’s status, judged by comedians Eugene Mirman, Ilana Glazer and Scott Adsit. Plus,…
StarTalk Live! at the Beacon (Part 1): Chasing CometsNeil deGrasse Tyson and Eugene Mirman explore the early solar system and go chasing comets with the help of cosmochemist Dr. Natalie Starkey (ESA Rosetta Mission) and comedians Ila…
Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Venus with Dr. FunkySpoonAstrobiologist Dr. David Grinspoon and Leighann Lord answer questions from fans about Venus. NEW: 13-minute “Venusian Update” from Dr. FunkySpoon and Chuck Nice about Japan’s “neve…
Cosmic Queries: Galactic Grab BagFirst time comic co-host Iliza Shlesinger reaches into our Galactic Grab Bag to ask host Neil Tyson questions from our fans about light sails and laser beams, black holes, the sear…
Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Human Impact on Earth with Dr. FunkySpoonPlanetary scientist Dr. David Grinspoon answers questions about the human impact on Earth during the Anthropocene Era. Now updated with 13 minutes of Dr. FunkySpoon and Chuck Nice…
Cosmic Queries: A Stellar SmorgasbordAstrophysicists Neil Tyson and Charles Liu answer a feast of fan-submitted questions, ranging from asteroid mining to the heat death of the universe, selected by co-host Eugene Mir…
The Promise and Peril of the Genomic RevolutionGet an update from the front lines of the genomic revolution when Neil Tyson interviews Anne Wojcicki, co-founder/CEO of genetic testing company 23andMe. In studio, bioethicist Pro…
Racing Extinction with Leilani MünterWe’re waving two very different green flags this week when Neil Tyson interviews NASCAR driver and environmental activist Leilani Münter. Eugene Mirman co-hosts, with guests Dr. Ma…
Cosmic Queries – Science and MoralityExplore the intersection of science and morality when host Neil deGrasse Tyson answers fan questions with the help of guest Michael Shermer, the founder of Skeptic Magazine and aut…
