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By Neil deGrasse Tyson

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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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Things You Thought You Knew...

05.30.2023

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.

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05.30.2023 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.
05.26.2023 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.
05.23.2023 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.
05.16.2023 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.
05.12.2023 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.
05.09.2023 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.
05.02.2023 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.
04.28.2023 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.
04.25.2023 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?
04.18.2023 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.
04.14.2023 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 ...
04.11.2023 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.
04.04.2023 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…
03.31.2023 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.
03.28.2023 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.
03.21.2023 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.
03.17.2023 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.
03.14.2023 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!
03.07.2023 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?
03.03.2023 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.
02.28.2023 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.
02.21.2023 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.
02.17.2023 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.
02.14.2023 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.
02.07.2023 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?
02.03.2023 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.
01.31.2023 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.
01.24.2023 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.
01.20.2023 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.
01.17.2023 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.
01.10.2023 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.
01.06.2023 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.
01.03.2023 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.
12.27.2022 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.
12.20.2022 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?
12.16.2022 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 ...
12.13.2022 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?
12.06.2022 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.
12.02.2022 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.
11.29.2022 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?
11.22.2022 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.
11.18.2022 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.
11.15.2022 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.
11.08.2022 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.
11.04.2022 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.
11.01.2022 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.
10.25.2022 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.
10.21.2022 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.
10.18.2022 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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Things You Thought You Knew – Magnetic Cores & Flipping Poles

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

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

Cosmic Queries – Quantum Computing with Michio Kaku

Cosmic Queries – The Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies with Charles Liu

Cosmic Queries – Cool Worlds with David Kipping

Cosmic Queries – Volcanoes & Life in the Universe

Innovations in Racing with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Cosmic Queries – The Science of Invisibility with Greg Gbur

Cosmic Queries – Building Space Civilizations with Ariel Ekblaw

Medicine 3.0: Extending Human Lifespan with Dr. Peter Attia

Cosmic Queries – Understanding Infinity with Stephon Alexander

Cosmic Queries – The Sound of Space with Kimberly Arcand

Preventing the Unknown: Genetic Testing with Dr. Stuart Kim

Things You Thought You Knew - Windows to the Universe

Cosmic Queries – JWST’s Primordial Galaxies with Wendy Freedman

Engineering the World’s Fastest Cars with Jason Fenske

Cosmic Queries - Cream of the Universe Soup

Cosmic Queries – Astrochemistry with Kate the Chemist

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

Moonmoons, Gravitons, and More!

Things You Thought You Knew - Earth’s Spinning Core

Cosmic Queries – Alien Heist, Scimitars, & Time in a Bottle with Charles Liu

Cosmic Queries – The Shape of the Universe with Delilah Gates

Cosmic Queries – Why Are We Here?

Neuroscience of Focus with Heather Berlin

Cosmic Queries – Silicon Aliens with David Grinspoon

Fusion, Lasers, & More with NIF Laser Scientist

Things You Thought You Knew – Why Size Matters

Going Deeper with Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Things You Thought You Knew - Fun with Fusion

Slippery Science: The Physics of Ice

Cosmic Queries – The Future of the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab with Laurie Leshin

Things You Thought You Knew – Up, Up, and Away!

Past, Present, Future: Time Travel with Brian Greene

Physics of The 2022 World Cup with John Eric Goff

Cosmic Queries – Holographic Universe & Quasars with Charles Liu

Cosmic Queries – Astro-lore with Moiya McTier

Counting Cards & Quantitative Thinking

Could We Someday Live Forever? With Ray Kurzweil

The Toll of War with Irwin Redlener

Cosmic Queries – Geek Time! with Charles Liu

Inventing Society with Yuval Noah Harari

Cosmic Queries – Surviving the Laws of Physics with Steve-O

Can Robots Feel? With Robert Shepherd and Ilayda Samilgil

Cosmic Queries – Why do we believe conspiracy theories? with Michael Shermer

It’s Alive?! Frankenstein & Consciousness with George Mashour and David Andrijevic

Things You Thought You Knew – What Is Exit Velocity?

Cosmic Queries – Asteroid Hunters with Marina Brozovic

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