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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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Fact and Fiction of Health and Wellness with Dr. Nick Tiller

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.

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Thanks to our Patrons David Butler, Aliaksandra Basalayeva, Savage162, Nicholas Pompelia, Fred Lombardo, and Kris Brown for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-05-26
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Black Hole Bonanza: StarTalk Live! With Janna Levin and Jenny Greene

How do supermassive black holes form? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice come to you live to learn about the history of black holes, what?s inside them, and new discoveries with cosmologist Janna Levin and astrophysicist Jenny Greene. 

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Thanks to our Patrons Leigh Momii, Molly Jebsen, Gilbert Cruz, Robert Colonel, Oliver Orofino, and Stephen Coleman for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: ESO/WFI (Optical); MPIfR/ESO/APEX/A.Weiss et al. (Submillimetre); NASA/CXC/CfA/R.Kraft et al. (X-ray)Derivative work including grading and crop: Julian Herzog, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-05-23
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Cosmic Queries ? Quantum Computing with Michio Kaku

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. 

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Thanks to our Patrons Nickolas Godlove, Recreational Ninja, Micheal Walcott, John Z, Joel Cruz, and Laert Pasko for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: D-Wave Systems, Inc., CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-05-16
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Cosmic Queries ? The Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies with Charles Liu

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. 

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: 
https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-the-atlas-of-peculiar-galaxies-with-charles-liu/

Thanks to our Patrons Heike Stoll, Mugglewatcher, Chip Gallo, Alexander Rauschenbach, Samuel Joseph, and Capt. James Riley for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: NASA, ESA, the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration, and A. Evans (University of Virginia, Charlottesville/NRAO/Stony Brook University), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-05-12
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Cosmic Queries ? Cool Worlds with David Kipping

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.

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Thanks to our Patrons La Katrrina, rpmckee, Arvinder Singh, David Brown, Mason, and Jesse Wolff for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: David A. Aguilar (CfA), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-05-09
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Cosmic Queries ? Volcanoes & Life in the Universe

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.

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Thanks to our Patrons EmskyArt, Alex James, Mariette Kalinowski, Skye Lincoln, Matthew King, and James Senior for supporting us this week.

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2023-05-02
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Innovations in Racing with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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 Dale Earnhardt Jr. with the help of physicist Diandra Leslie-Pelecky.

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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 Dale Earnhardt Jr. with the help of physicist Diandra Leslie-Pelecky.

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/innovations-in-racing-with-dale-earnhardt-jr/

Thanks to our Patrons Mud Runner, Jeffery Arzt, Valentin Ivan, Stuart Baker, Byron Griffin, and Michele Baldacci for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: Photograph by D Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-04-28
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Cosmic Queries ? The Science of Invisibility with Greg Gbur

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?

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Thanks to our PatronsDan, Nick Taylor, Beth Fitzpatrick, Jim, Laura Gilsman, and Gregory Greenwood for supporting us this week.

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2023-04-25
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Cosmic Queries ? Building Space Civilizations with Ariel Ekblaw

When will we create a livable habitat in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen explore the possibilities of tessellated space structures, artificial gravity, and other challenges with Founder of MIT Space Exploration Initiative, Ariel Ekblaw.

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Thanks to our Patrons Rafael Pérez Pastor, Jay Patel, Justin Sharkey, Nick Wood, Debbie Karimullah, and Patrick for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: NASA/Donald Davis, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-04-18
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Medicine 3.0: Extending Human Lifespan with Dr. Peter Attia

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.

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/medicine-3-0-extending-human-lifespan-with-dr-peter-attia/ 

Thanks to our Patrons Charles Macko, Richard S Buller, Jane Boltz, Chris Bickford, and Alan Gratz for supporting us this week.

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2023-04-14
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Cosmic Queries ? Understanding Infinity with Stephon Alexander

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. 

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Thanks to our Patrons Ken Duffy, Austin Newman, Melvin Guerra, MirandaJanell, and Jeff from Titan for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: Ute Kraus, Physics education group Kraus, Universität Hildesheim, Space Time Travel, (background image of the milky way: Axel Mellinger), CC BY-SA 2.0 DE, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-04-11
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Cosmic Queries ? The Sound of Space with Kimberly Arcand

What does space sound like? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen explore space sonification projects and Chandra x-ray data with astronomy visualization expert Kimberly Arcand. Hear what the supermassive black hole at the center of The Milky Way sounds like?

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Thanks to our Patrons Brittani Vega, Anish Abraham, Charlie Chapter Zhang, John McCormack, Eugene C Nickel Jr, and Marcus Ruzzon for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: Hubble ESA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-04-04
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Preventing the Unknown: Genetic Testing with Dr. Stuart Kim

Can you predict your future health using genetics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O?Reilly explore advances in genetic testing, polygenic risk scores, and the future of genetics with geneticist Dr. Stuart Kim. 

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/preventing-the-unknown-genetic-testing-with-dr-stuart-kim/

Thanks to our Patrons Michael Brown, David Rimer, John McKee, Tyler J., Leslie Murray, and Lawrence Harris for supporting us this week.

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2023-03-31
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Things You Thought You Knew - Windows to the Universe

Is it possible to make something invisible? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore transparency, how we measure time on Earth, and how airplanes have changed. 

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Thanks to our Patrons Lori Williams, Marek, Ilias Siametis, Tim Inman, Finis Cook, and Trevor C Mills for supporting us this week.

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2023-03-28
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Cosmic Queries ? JWST?s Primordial Galaxies with Wendy Freedman

What do the early galaxies discovered by JWST tell us about the early universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore the expansion of space, dark energy, and the age of the universe with astronomer, Wendy Freedman.

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Thanks to our Patrons Fernando Colón, Richie Mercado, Miami John, David Rivera, Matthew Reason, and Kostas Chaskis for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, I. LABBE

2023-03-21
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Engineering the World?s Fastest Cars with Jason Fenske

What's the maximum a car can accelerate? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O?Reilly learn how fast cars can really go, how tires work, and the differences between combustion and electric cars with host of Engineering Explained, Jason Fenske.

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Thanks to our Patrons Brian Flowers, Everett Rubel, Sienna Howlett-Wagner, Scott Ware, and Charles Mugnolo for supporting us this week.

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2023-03-17
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Cosmic Queries - Cream of the Universe Soup

Can we go to warp speed? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer a grab bag of fan questions about the expansion of space, higher dimensions, and more!

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Thanks to our Patrons Donald bunch, Chris Plotts, Elle Gee, Michael Libby, and Moses Conrad Norman III for supporting us this week.

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2023-03-14
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Cosmic Queries ? Astrochemistry with Kate the Chemist

How is chemistry different in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore cosmic chemistry, the periodic table, and more with Kate Biberdorf aka Kate the Chemist. Is the periodic table complete?

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Thanks to our Patrons Matt Jones, Robby League, Jason D. Belcher, Timothé Payette, and Scott Hosier for supporting us this week.

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2023-03-07
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Rise of the Machines with Matt Ginsberg (Re-release)

Can machine learning predict the outcome of basketball games? On this episode of StarTalk: Sports Edition, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O?Reilly, and Chuck Nice talk machine learning with computer scientist and author of The Factor Man, Matt Ginsberg. 

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Thanks to our Patrons Erdem Memisyazici, Priscilla & Kyle, Steven Severin, sumplkrum, Julia Zeikowitz, Cory Ricci, Brennon Russ, Tony Marulli, Ryan Bariteau, and MTB Trucker for supporting us this week.

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2023-03-03
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Moonmoons, Gravitons, and More!

What if the solar system had two suns? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice give a sneak peek into our patron-only Q&As with questions about the three body problem, galaxy formation, the alpha centauri system, and more. 

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Thanks to our Patrons Donald Jones, Mohammed Taha Faridi, Jon Barnett, Harmon Dhaliwal, and Sean Griffen for supporting us this week.

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2023-02-28
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Things You Thought You Knew - Earth?s Spinning Core

What happens if Earth?s core is slowing? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the spinning of Earth?s core, the physics of tire pressure, and the science of toast.

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Thanks to our Patrons Gaija, Kyann McMillie, Brett Moorman, Craig Landon, and Ms. Gordon for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-02-21
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Cosmic Queries ? Alien Heist, Scimitars, & Time in a Bottle with Charles Liu

What if the laws of physics were different? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O?Reilly answer grab bag questions with astrophysicist Charles Liu about alien heists, gravity, and space exploration.

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Photo Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-02-17
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Cosmic Queries ? The Shape of the Universe with Delilah Gates

What is the shape of spacetime? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover the structure of the universe, spacetime geometry, and relativity with theoretical physicist at Princeton Gravity Initiative, Delilah Gates. 

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Thanks to our Patrons Anna Jeter, Logan Green, Kathy McConnell, Glen A. Axberg, and dan wres for supporting us this week.

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2023-02-14
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Cosmic Queries ? Why Are We Here?

Why does the universe exist? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about black holes, wormholes, the expansion of the universe and more! What are our options to solve the crisis in cosmology?

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Thanks to our Patrons Fadi Hayek, Kemlyn Brazda, pascale manales, Jules Martin, and Scott Alderman for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: NASA, ESA, M. Robberto (Space Telescope Science Institute/ESA) and the Hubble Space Telescope Orion Treasury Project Team, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-02-07
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Neuroscience of Focus with Heather Berlin

What makes some people better at focusing? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O?Reilly learn about the neuroscience behind concentration and performance with neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD.

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2023-02-03
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Cosmic Queries ? Silicon Aliens with David Grinspoon

Can there be life on planets without magnetic fields? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discuss exoplanets, extraterrestrials, and answer extraordinary questions from our fans with astrobiologist, David Grinspoon. 

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-silicon-aliens-with-david-grinspoon/

Thanks to our Patrons el EC Podcast, neutronforce, Jim Crutcher, S Mokry, and Sly Sparkane for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: NASA/Goddard/Francis Reddy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-01-31
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Fusion, Lasers, & More with NIF Laser Scientist

How did we achieve nuclear fusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about thermonuclear fusion, the world?s most powerful lasers, and harnessing nuclear power with operations manager at The National Ignition Facility, Bruno Van Wonterghem.

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Thanks to our Patrons Gavin Mallow, Willest74, Isaac Labbe, Allen, and Beefcake for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: U.S. Department of Energy from United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-01-24
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Things You Thought You Knew ? Why Size Matters

What?s the fastest a car can accelerate? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O?Reilly explore goal size to goal scoring ratios, the doppler effect, and the maximum acceleration for a car. 

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2023-01-20
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Going Deeper with Joseph Gordon-Levitt

What do you dream of while working on Inception? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt to explore time travel, dreams, and the science and philosophy behind his projects. 

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Thanks to our Patrons Victor Ray Rutledge, David, Benjamin Behlke, Jay Naranjo, and Judy the Extrovert for supporting us this week.

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2023-01-17
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Things You Thought You Knew - Fun with Fusion

What is thermonuclear fusion? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the Department of Energy?s breakthrough, thermonuclear fusion at the center of stars, supernovae, and how stars are born.

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Thanks to our Patrons Manny Baez, Carlo Falcigno, jason walsh, Nuno Nebel, and Michael Hart for supporting us this week.

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2023-01-10
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Slippery Science: The Physics of Ice

What makes ice slippery? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O?Reilly uncover the complex physics of ice and cool facts we?re still learning about it with physicist and author, Laurie Winkless. 

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2023-01-06
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Cosmic Queries ? The Future of the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab with Laurie Leshin

Could 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 Director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Laurie Leshin.

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Thanks to our Patrons Statton Broxham, Ethan Codyre, Ron Lanier,

Nathaniel England, and Roger Lee for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: NASA / Jet Propulsion Lab-Caltech / SETI Institute, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-01-03
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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 fuel a rocket. 

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-up-up-and-away/

Photo Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2022-12-27
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Past, Present, Future: Time Travel with Brian Greene

What 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 physicist, Brian Greene. Did Ebenezer Scrooge get pulled through a wormhole? 

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2022-12-20
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Physics of The 2022 World Cup with John Eric Goff

What 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 Eric Goff. Is this year?s official ball made for scoring goals?

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2022-12-16
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Cosmic Queries ? Holographic Universe & Quasars with Charles Liu

Is 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 astrophysicist Charles Liu. What would a wormhole look like to us? 

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Photo Credit: ESO/M. Kornmesser, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2022-12-13
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Cosmic Queries ? Astro-lore with Moiya McTier

Is 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 stars with astrophysicist Moiya McTier, Ph.D. 

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Thanks to our Patrons Viny Adomonis, Thomas Blankenhorn, Weston Daniel L., Lauren Scott, and Aaryan Kukar for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: ESO/Y. Beletsky, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2022-12-06
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Counting Cards & Quantitative Thinking

What 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 to angel investor with Semyon Dukach, Managing Partner at One Way Ventures. 

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2022-12-02
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Could We Someday Live Forever? With Ray Kurzweil

Would 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, and the future of technology. What will life be like in 10 years? 

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Thanks to our Patrons Johan Svensson, Galen J., Kellen Bolander, Sunshine, and Brian White for supporting us this week.

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2022-11-29
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The Toll of War with Irwin Redlener

How 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 Children?s Action Project and pediatrician, Irwin Redlener. 

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2022-11-22
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Cosmic Queries ? Geek Time! with Charles Liu

Could 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 Thor?s hammer, aerodynamics and more with astrophysicist Charles Liu. 

NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-geek-time-with-charles-liu/

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2022-11-18
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Inventing Society with Yuval Noah Harari

How 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? ability to cooperate, the role of artificial intelligence, and more.

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Thanks to our Patrons James Wilson, Zachary Webb, Haris Dilberovic, and Sam McGilvery for supporting us this week.

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2022-11-15
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Cosmic Queries ? Surviving the Laws of Physics with Steve-O

How 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 it takes to survive the laws of physics. 

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Thanks to our Patrons Graylyn, Paul Vortman, Chalice (Shalese) Davis, James Bennet, and Joe for supporting us this week.

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2022-11-08
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Can Robots Feel? With Robert Shepherd and Ilayda Samilgil

Can 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 Organic Robotics Corp, Professor Robert Shepherd and Ilayda Samilgil. 

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2022-11-04
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Cosmic Queries ? Why do we believe conspiracy theories? with Michael Shermer

Why 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 cognitive biases with author and science historian, Michael Shermer.

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Photo Credit: Charlie Duke, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2022-11-01
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It?s Alive?! Frankenstein & Consciousness with George Mashour and David Andrijevic

Can 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 neuroscientist, David Andrijevic and consciousness expert, George Mashour. 

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Thanks to our Patrons Darrell McClendon, Baby Daddy, Chip Towner, Marylee Dewey, and Michael Brockman for supporting us this week.

Photo Credit: Thennicke, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2022-10-25
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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, and other physics in baseball. 

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Photo Credit: Andrew nyr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2022-10-21
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Cosmic Queries ? Asteroid Hunters with Marina Brozovic

Neil 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, orbital dynamicist at NASA?s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. 

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Photo Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins APL, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

2022-10-18
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Presenting the 'Real Good' Podcast

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 to their feed and subscribe today.

2022-10-14
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Cosmic Queries ? Starquakes with Conny Aerts

What 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 astrophysicist Conny Aerts. 

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Thanks to our Patrons Zoran Nesic, Sarah Rina Rosen, and Joshua Brewer for supporting us this week.

2022-10-11
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