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  Neil deGrasse Tyson  

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!

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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#935

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?  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/could-we-someday-live-forever-with-ray-kurzweil/ Thanks to our Patrons Johan Svensson, Galen J., Kellen Bolander, Sunshine, and Brian White for supporting us this week. (Originally Aired Tuesday, November 29 2022) ... Read more

Yesterday

50 MINS

50:54

Yesterday

#934

Space Archaeology with Sarah Parcak

Who really built the pyramids? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about space archaeology, LIDAR, and discovering tombs, pyramids, and new Nazca lines with space archaeologist Sarah Parcak.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/space-archaeology-with-sarah-parcak/] () Thanks to our Patrons Bo Cribbs, Anna Wheatley, Fred Gibson, David Griffith, Micheal Richards, Advynturer, Vici Bradsher, Terry Migliorino, Lingji Chen, and Audrey Lynch for supporting us this week. ... Read more

23 Jul 2024

52 MINS

52:22

23 Jul 2024

#933

Physics Freestylin’ with Charles Liu & More

What are the physics present at the Olympics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly with the help of Charles Liu, explore the science in some of the newest additions to the Games with pro-breakdancer RoxRite and freestyle BMX rider Nikita Ducarroz.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/physics-freestylin-with-charles-liu-more/ Thanks to our Patrons Amanda_Mensen, F.X. Flinn, Richard Mylyk, Theresa Anoskey, Jessica O, Cayla Slaughter, Tom Cez, Colin Steifel, John Keller, and Chris Brinkley for supporting us this week. ... Read more

19 Jul 2024

59 MINS

59:14

19 Jul 2024

#932

The Smallest Ideas in the Universe with Sean Carroll

What is the nature of quantum physics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice get quantum, exploring Schrodinger’s Cat, electrons, Hilbert Space, and the biggest ideas in the universe (in the smallest particles) with theoretical physicist Sean Carroll.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-smallest-ideas-in-the-universe-with-sean-carroll/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-smallest-ideas-in-the-universe-with-sean-carroll/) Thanks to our Patrons Justin Smith, Joanna oneal, Rick Rocket, ShyRaven, Catherine A Ousselin, Cindie Flaig, Akshay Kulkarni, David, Greg Craven, and John Frankki for supporting us this week. ... Read more

16 Jul 2024

46 MINS

46:26

16 Jul 2024

#931

The Science of Flavor with Arielle Johnson

What is flavor? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the science of what makes some foods tastier than others, what is “umami,” and how flavor changed in the 20th century with food scientist Arielle Johnson. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-science-of-flavor-with-arielle-johnson/] () Thanks to our Patrons Lisa Pulkrabek, David Guilbault, TheRealErikEvans, Daniel Jones, Joshua Troke, Chris Hampton, Shaun Grossman, Pete Evans, Chris Love, and andrea nasi for supporting us this week. ... Read more

12 Jul 2024

54 MINS

54:22

12 Jul 2024

#930

Uncovering Dark Matter Mysteries with Katherine Freese

Did JWST discover dark stars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the dark universe and how learning about dark matter could help uncover the mystery of JWST’s primordial objects with theoretical physicist Katherine Freese. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/uncovering-dark-matter-mysteries-with-katherine-freese/] () Thanks to our Patrons Shara McAlister, Foohawt, Donna Palmieri, Trooj, Leroy Gutierrez, Tricia Livingston, Christina, Chris Ocampo, Eric Stellpflug, and John Potanos for supporting us this week. ... Read more

09 Jul 2024

51 MINS

51:01

09 Jul 2024

#929

Distant Aliens & Space Dinosaurs with Lisa Kaltenegger

Has JWST found potential alien worlds? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen learn about exoplanet discovery on the frontier, how higher oxygen gave us dinosaurs, and what type of life could be out there with astrophysicist and astrobiologist Lisa Kaltenegger.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/distant-aliens-space-dinosaurs-with-lisa-kaltenegger/] () Thanks to our Patrons Steve Solomon, Jeff Johnson, Duncan Corps, Rodrigo VM, Richard Kashdan, Jenn Long, Jeremy Shimanek, Gary Gaskin, and Longbow81 for supporting us this week. ... Read more

02 Jul 2024

50 MINS

50:03

02 Jul 2024

#928

Traveling Through Space and Time, with Janna Levin

What awaits us beyond our solar system? Janna Levin and comedian Matt Kirshen answer questions on interstellar travel, black holes, and the furthest reaches of our universe. What mysteries can we uncover once we venture further beyond our home star? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/traveling-space-time-janna-levin/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/traveling-space-time-janna-levin/) (Originally Aired October 17, 2017) ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

45 MINS

45:44

28 Jun 2024

#927

Just Another Really Good Episode with Brian Greene

How do particles get mass? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover squarks, sneutrinos, the Higgs boson, and whether dark matter has a particle with theoretical physicist Brian Greene.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/just-another-really-good-episode-with-brian-greene/] () Thanks to our Patrons Neferyti, Sigrid Fry-Revere, Mark Steffen, Jennifer Okumura, Thomas Paris, Lena Smith, Eli Kononovich, Chris Plotts, Anh Trieu, and Jason Flood for supporting us this week. ... Read more

25 Jun 2024

56 MINS

56:35

25 Jun 2024

#926

Synthetic Biological Intelligence with Brett Kagan

Can you make a computer chip out of neurons? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, & Gary O’Reilly explore organoid intelligence, teaching neurons to play Pong, and how biology can enhance technology with neuroscientist and Chief Scientific Officer at Cortical Labs, Brett Kagan. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/synthetic-biological-intelligence-with-brett-kagan/] () Thanks to our Patrons Amar Shah, Carol Ann West, Mehdi Elahi, Peter Dawe, Paul Larkin, Saad Hamze, Eric Kristof, Nikki Shubert, braceyourself07, and wayne dernoncourt for supporting us this week. ... Read more

21 Jun 2024

50 MINS

50:05

21 Jun 2024

#925

Cosmic Queries – Space Traveler’s Delight

Is there anything in the universe that is not moving? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about stillness, humans on Mars, and what songs they would add to the Voyager Golden Record.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-space-travelers-delight/] () Thanks to our Patrons Scott Nelson, Bjørn Furuknap, Paul Robinson, Jonasz Napiecek, Micheal Briggs, Blake Wolfe, Brett Maragno, Adam Stephensen, Cicero Artefon, and Paul Lesperance for supporting us this week. ... Read more

18 Jun 2024

41 MINS

41:14

18 Jun 2024

#924

Darwin’s Daring Idea with Richard Dawkins

Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with evolutionary biologist and author of The Genetic Book of the Dead Richard Dawkins to talk about evolution, whether we were “designed,” how we are living reflections of our ancestors, and much much more.   NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/darwins-daring-idea-with-richard-dawkins/] () Thanks to our Patrons Jason Byttow, Keith Bale, Daniel Levin, Multimedia Kart, Renata, CESAR FRADIQUE, Ginger Towers, handzman, Lisa Kohler, and 21Pandas_ for supporting us this week. ... Read more

11 Jun 2024

56 MINS

56:41

11 Jun 2024

#923

Cosmic Queries – Single Electron Universe with Charles Liu

Could the universe be composed of a single electron? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about the multidimensionality of time, quantum chromodynamics, gluons, tachyons, and more with astrophysicist Charles Liu.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Jason Byttow, Keith Bale, Daniel Levin, Multimedia Kart, Renata, CESAR FRADIQUE, Ginger Towers, handzman, Lisa Kohler, and 21Pandas_ for supporting us this week. ... Read more

07 Jun 2024

55 MINS

55:29

07 Jun 2024

#922

Sun Explosions with Lika Guhathakurta

Could a coronal mass ejection wipe out all electronics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen learn about The Carrington Event, eclipses, and how the Parker Solar Probe doesn’t melt with heliophysicist Lika Guhathakurta. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/sun-explosions-with-lika-guhathakurta/] () Thanks to our Patrons Sharon Zapotocky, Suth Truong, Sarah Perry, Souren Sarkar, Margaret De Foe, Rudy Alleyne, Ralph Velasquez, Adam Anton, Jon, and Chris R. Mish for supporting us this week. ... Read more

04 Jun 2024

57 MINS

57:48

04 Jun 2024

#921

Science Fiction on TV, with Bill Nye

Who better to answer questions about science fiction in TV and movies than Bill Nye? Bill and Chuck Nice flip channels between “StarTrek,” “Star Wars,” “Lost in Space,” “Back to the Future” and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  [https://startalkmedia.com/show/science-fiction-tv-bill-nye/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/science-fiction-tv-bill-nye/) (Originally Aired January 31, 2017) ... Read more

31 May 2024

46 MINS

46:54

31 May 2024