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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!

#838

Things You Thought You Knew – Magnetic Cores & Flipping Poles

Is your compass actually wrong? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore magnetic fields, why clocks go clockwise, and how phone numbers got their area codes. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Ed B, Thomas Skov, Kelly Castro, tasos, Doug Dee, and Antonio Gutiérrez Pérez for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center from Greenbelt, MD, USA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ... Read more

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Yesterday

#837

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. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/fact-and-fiction-of-health-and-wellness-with-dr-nick-tiller/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/fact-and-fiction-of-health-and-wellness-with-dr-nick-tiller/) 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 ... Read more

26 May 2023

58 MINS

58:38

26 May 2023

#836

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. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. 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 ... Read more

23 May 2023

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:03

23 May 2023

#835

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. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. 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 ... Read more

16 May 2023

47 MINS

47:11

16 May 2023

#834

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/] (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 ... Read more

12 May 2023

40 MINS

40:34

12 May 2023

#833

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. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-cool-worlds-with-david-kipping/ 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 ... Read more

09 May 2023

48 MINS

48:36

09 May 2023

#832

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. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-volcanoes-life-in-the-universe/ Thanks to our Patrons EmskyArt, Alex James, Mariette Kalinowski, Skye Lincoln, Matthew King, and James Senior for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: Boaworm, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons ... Read more

02 May 2023

51 MINS

51:26

02 May 2023

#831

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. Simplecast Description: 250ish characters with spaces (plain text) 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/] (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 ... Read more

28 Apr 2023

57 MINS

57:37

28 Apr 2023

#830

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? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our PatronsDan, Nick Taylor, Beth Fitzpatrick, Jim, Laura Gilsman, and Gregory Greenwood for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: Kelvinsong, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons ... Read more

25 Apr 2023

47 MINS

47:29

25 Apr 2023

#829

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. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-building-space-civilizations-with-ariel-ekblaw/ 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 ... Read more

18 Apr 2023

50 MINS

50:23

18 Apr 2023

#828

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. Photo Credit: Sarka Na kopci, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ... Read more

14 Apr 2023

57 MINS

57:33

14 Apr 2023

#827

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. [https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-understanding-infinity-with-stephon-alexander/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-understanding-infinity-with-stephon-alexander/) 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 ... Read more

11 Apr 2023

45 MINS

45:33

11 Apr 2023

#826

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… NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free 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 ... Read more

04 Apr 2023

51 MINS

51:39

04 Apr 2023

#825

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/] (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. Photo Credit: Kadumago, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ... Read more

31 Mar 2023

58 MINS

58:55

31 Mar 2023

#824

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. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Lori Williams, Marek, Ilias Siametis, Tim Inman, Finis Cook, and Trevor C Mills for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: Michael Dziedzic, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ... Read more

28 Mar 2023

43 MINS

43:24

28 Mar 2023

#823

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. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. 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 ... Read more

21 Mar 2023

43 MINS

43:06

21 Mar 2023

#822

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. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/engineering-the-worlds-fastest-cars-with-jason-fenske/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/engineering-the-worlds-fastest-cars-with-jason-fenske/) Thanks to our Patrons Brian Flowers, Everett Rubel, Sienna Howlett-Wagner, Scott Ware, and Charles Mugnolo for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: Maurizio Pesce from Milan, Italia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons ... Read more

17 Mar 2023

54 MINS

54:09

17 Mar 2023

#821

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! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: [https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-cream-of-the-universe-soup/] (https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-cream-of-the-universe-soup/) Thanks to our Patrons Donald bunch, Chris Plotts, Elle Gee, Michael Libby, and Moses Conrad Norman III for supporting us this week. Photo Credit: Adam Evans, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons ... Read more

14 Mar 2023

54 MINS

54:28

14 Mar 2023

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#838

Things You Thought You Knew – Magnetic Cores & Flipping Poles

#837

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

#836

Black Hole Bonanza: StarTalk Live! With Janna Levin and Jenny Greene

#835

Cosmic Queries – Quantum Computing with Michio Kaku

#834

Cosmic Queries – The Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies with Charles Liu

#833

Cosmic Queries – Cool Worlds with David Kipping

#832

Cosmic Queries – Volcanoes & Life in the Universe

#831

Innovations in Racing with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

#830

Cosmic Queries – The Science of Invisibility with Greg Gbur

#829

Cosmic Queries – Building Space Civilizations with Ariel Ekblaw

#828

Medicine 3.0: Extending Human Lifespan with Dr. Peter Attia

#827

Cosmic Queries – Understanding Infinity with Stephon Alexander

#826

Cosmic Queries – The Sound of Space with Kimberly Arcand

#825

Preventing the Unknown: Genetic Testing with Dr. Stuart Kim

#824

Things You Thought You Knew - Windows to the Universe

#823

Cosmic Queries – JWST’s Primordial Galaxies with Wendy Freedman

#822

Engineering the World’s Fastest Cars with Jason Fenske

#821

Cosmic Queries - Cream of the Universe Soup