An introduction to the principles of thermodynamics, including a look at temperature and heat, the laws of thermodynamics, perpetual motion, methods of transferring energy, and the phenomenon of entropy.
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Jun 30
Episode 162: Human Evolution
Beginning with primitive Cynodonts in the late Permian, we our evolutionary development through Mesozoic mammaliaforms, the divergence of monotremes from marsupials and placentals, and culiminating in the emergence of primates in the early Cenozoic. Along the way we discuss the e ... Show More
1h 26m
Jun 1
Episode 161: Dinosaurs and Other Ancient Reptiles
A survey of extinct animal species from the Permian through the Cretaceous periods. We discuss important differences between anapsids, synapsids, and diapsids, and then review diverse species from all groups, including pelycosaurs, therapsids, parareptiles, euryapsids, pterosaurs ... Show More
1h 33m
Feb 2024
Neil’s Guide to Heat Transfer Physics
<p>How do you make some things stay hot and others stay cool? Neil deGrasse Tyson, with the help of comedian Chuck Nice, explains the physics of heat transfer, insulation, and why your Stanley cup can keep your drink cold during a fire. </p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen t ... Show More
38m 33s
Aug 2019
Why are sand and water different temperatures at the beach?
<p>Melissa and Jam discuss the difference of temperatures, aka specific heat.</p>
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17m 5s
Feb 2023
How do thermoses keep coffee hot?
<p><strong>#033 Rebroadcast</strong></p>
<p>That's right, we are <em>sort of </em>talking about coffee this week. Or rather, how to keep it hot. Nowadays we all have some version of a thermos for our coffee, tea, water, or what-have-you. Today Melissa and Jam try to get to the <e ... Show More
31m 50s