The observer effect? Rotating bodies? The science of rocket fuel? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice answer science questions from our favorite pro athletes: Jerry Rice, Lindsey Vonn, Eli Manning, and more!
Feb 6
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.Originally aired April 11, 2023. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this ... Show More
45m 47s
Jan 27
Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Information Paradox
What do astrophysicists mean when they talk about “information”? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice dive into questions about the black hole information paradox, moon moons, wormholes between black hole universes, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this ... Show More
47m 31s
Feb 2020
Teaser: This is What If, discussed.
We ask some of the world’s top thinkers in science, astronomy, technology, academia and futurism to ponder some of our most popular What If videos. What If half the Earth’s population was wiped out? What If you fell into a pool of liquid nitrogen? What If we lived in a Galactic Z ... Show More
14m 6s
<p><strong>Neil deGrasse Tyson</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/neiltyson" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@neiltyson</a>) is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, host of <em><a href="https://www.startalkradio.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopen ... Show More
<p><strong>Neil deGrasse Tyson</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/neiltyson" target="_blank">@neiltyson</a>) is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, host of <a href="https://www.startalkradio.net/" target="_blank"><em>StarTalk Radio</em></a>, and author o ... Show More
<p><strong>Bill Nye</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/billnye" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@billnye</a>) is a lifelong champion of science who is determined to teach you something today that you didn't know yesterday -- whether it's from a television screen, th ... Show More