Special guest Dr. Diana Powell gives us the lay down on the field of exoplanet research, and on how these recent discoveries may shed light on the question of extraterrestrial life. For ad-free episodes and other exclusives, join us for $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show
Dec 2025
97 - The Schrödinger Equation: The Heart of Quantum Mechanics
Quantum mechanics is full of surprises. But somehow, the theory is captured almost entirely in a single equation. Today we explore the Schrödinger equation: how it works, what it says about nature, and why it revolutionized physics.For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us-anythi ... Show More
29m 52s
Aug 2021
Cosmic Queries– Exoplanetary Exploration with Dr. Aomawa Shields
<p>Exoplanets? Low Mass Stars? Goldilocks zones? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Negin Farsad explore the universe of exoplanets, science communication, and acting with astronomer and speaker Dr. Aomawa Shields.</p>
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59m 15s
Jan 2023
Cosmic Queries – Silicon Aliens with David Grinspoon
<p>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. </p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this ent ... Show More
50m 50s
Aug 2024
Searching for Habitable Worlds with David Kipping
<p>How do we uncover distant planets’ secrets? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the recent discoveries in exoplanet study, exo-moons, and finding the stars from our sun’s stellar nursery with astronomer and head of Cool Worlds Lab, David Kipping.</p><p>NOTE: St ... Show More
44m 23s
Oct 2023
Habitable Worlds, Super-Earths, & Evaporating Planets with Anjali Tripathi
<p>Is Earth going to evaporate? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about exoplanet discovery, planetary evaporation, biosignatures and technosignatures with astrophysicist Anjali Tripathi.</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-f ... Show More
37m 55s