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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.
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- 3 days agoconversational42 min6-min read
Bose-Einstein Condensate, Collisions, The Physics of Fire –TYTYK
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice unpack the science behind Bose-Einstein condensates, car crash physics, and the chemistry of burning in a humorous, accessible way, revealing how quantum mechanics, energy transfer, and molecular composition shape seemingly mundane phenomena.
- 1 weeks agoconversational44 min5-min read
Spooky Science with Mary Roach
In this Halloween-themed episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson, comedian Eugene Mirman, and skeptic Joe Nickell dissect the science, pseudoscience, and pop culture surrounding ghost hunting. From EMF meters to ectoplasm, the conversation reveals how human psychology, environmental factors, and faulty tools create the illusion of the supernatural.
- 1 weeks agoconversational40 min5-min read
In Theory with Janna Levin
In a special episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts theoretical physicist Janna Levin to discuss her new series In Theory, which explores the mind of the theorist and how theoretical physics grapples with the vast possibilities of the universe. The conversation delves into whether everything physically possible is inevitable, the role of theory in guiding scientific discovery, and the evolving understanding of cosmic structures like black holes, dark matter, and the multiverse.
- 2 weeks agoconversational58 min5-min read
The Science of Lookmaxxing with Dr. Noc
This episode of StarTalk Special Edition explores the science and societal trends behind 'looks maxing'—the pursuit of physical perfection through peptides, weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s, and anti-aging interventions. Host Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-hosts Gary O'Reilly and Chuck Nice, and returning guest Morgan McSweeney (Dr. Nock) examine the medical realities, cultural pressures, and misinformation surrounding body optimization, emphasizing evidence-based science over hype.
- 2 weeks agoconversational42 min6-min read
The Chemistry of Life with Kate the Chemist
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Negin Farsad host chemist Kate Biberdorf on StarTalk to explore chemistry in everyday life, alien biochemistry, and the science behind viral experiments. The conversation blends humor and rigorous science, tackling questions from diamond rain on exoplanets to the possibility of non-carbon-based life.
- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
Cosmic Queries – Light Sails & Quantum Scales
If the multiverse exists, where does our universe end and another begin? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice tackle a wide-ranging grab bag of fan questions covering bubble universes, the nature of now, fractals, Hoag's Object, and more.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-light-sails-quantum-scales/Thanks to our Patrons Joan Kirk, Robert Roberts, Mike Holland, Manickore, Zaki Imani, Christopher Johnson, Seb, Annette Hinkle, Bruce Davis, Geoff Hansen, Matthew Binggeli, Michael Greer, steph, Jo, Laurie Rieman, Monneke King, TakeOffYourPantsAndJacket, Catharine Hula, John, Mike, Jordan Jefferson, Bruce, Burç Ayata, Armon Jackson, and Sami Röksä for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 weeks ago1h 17m
What Is Intelligence? With David Krakauer
Why did intelligence evolve in the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore the nature of intelligence, information theory, consciousness, and whether AI is actually intelligent at all with David Krakauer, evolutionary biologist and president of the Santa Fe Institute.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/what-is-intelligence-with-david-krakauer/Thanks to our Patrons Vipin Sharma, Saahith, Matthew Rapp, Billy Durr, Gail Lena Martin, Mads Holm, Mothman’s Coroner, Nicholas Strang, Cirwintech - Christopher M. Irwin, Jacqueline West, Casey Gatti, Clem Carlos Schermann, Samuel Jeffman, John Lasher, Shelley Collett, Aerimis, Anthony Schneider, Lolo, Mark M., kegler718, Hayden Scheibe, J Miller, Mark Ulibarri, Mandy Lauber, John McQuiston, Don, Olivier d'Entremont, Shaun Carter, Andres Chavez, Joshua Perks, JonRueben Bubar, Marlin Mark, Michael Lee, Ash Morris, Nate, Bobby Williams, DeborahD, Ciprian Bobe, David Bailey, Boop Doop, Amirali Rabiee, jessie miller, Liva Apse, Jesse, NATE LUKAS, Chris Archer, Keith H., and Huchel for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Sep 29, 202654 min
Quantum Anomalies with Lara Anderson
Why does string theory need ten dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Jordan Klepper sit down with Lara Anderson, string theorist and associate professor of physics at Virginia Tech, to tackle intersecting dimensions, the nature of gravity, and a unified field theory. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/quantum-anomalies-with-lara-anderson/Thanks to our Patrons Robin Billings, PhD, Christine Sizemore, Aine DeMoss, Crispy Wisp, Branden Rucker, Rowena Smith, Cory Strauss, Aubrey Etheridge, Aldarien, Philip Arno, Daniel, Kendall Rohach, ChiliPepper, Jim Phelan, Lonnie Draper, Ryan Stanley, Ziad Farhat, Idan Cohen Epstein, Marie Lauzon, Eduardo Larranaga, Dr. DJ Kehoe, Mike Greer, Karen Henton, Pixi, Kari, Mandy, That Geezer, Victor T, Susanne Otero, Dingus Fringus, Jean, Barrie Parkman, Nathaniel Naranjo, Agentm0o, Jason Adair, MJ Jamal, Gianna Williams, Philip B Stanley, Sarabjit Singh, Chuck, Antonio Macias, Kevin Sayet, Braden Gibson, Toms Grinbergs, Andrew Brodbeck, Mr. Pinky, Adam Prentice, Rich Wilkinson, Frejya of Fòlkvangr, Eric Spray, Ian Ledington, Ilona Freeman, Tarsha Fewell, and SuperKamiGrayson for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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