What properties are fundamental to the universe? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice take a deep dive into multiverses, inflation theory, wormholes, and quantum entanglement with particle physicist Brian Cox.
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Why Do We Exist with Hakeem Oluseyi
What is fundamental in the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice welcome back Hakeem Oluseyi to dive deep into cosmology, plasma physics, the origins of life, and some of the most provocative ideas in modern astrophysics.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to ... Show More
47m 42s
Sep 8
Why Craters Are Round, Size of Life, The Real Length of Day – TYTYK
Is there a limit to how small life can be? Or how big? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down why all craters on the moon are round, the scale to life, and why the length of the day isn’t 24 hours. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free h ... Show More
46m 28s
Sep 4
This Is Your Brain on Psychedelics
What if you could reopen your childhood brain? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore the cutting edge of psychedelic science, critical periods, and what a high octopus can teach us about the human mind with neuroscientist and psychedelics expert Gül Dölen. NO ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 2025
"RE-RELEASE: Neil deGrasse Tyson"
<p>The guys are surprised by renowned astrophysicist, planetary scientist and author, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil teaches the guys about the wonders of the universe, the concept of infinity, the power of mind-blowing inspiration, and even his own potential parallel universe. Gravit ... Show More
46m 22s
Mar 2021
164. Neil deGrasse Tyson — Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going
<p>In this thought-provoking conversation on life, the universe, and everything, Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who w ... Show More
1h 47m
Feb 2017
Do You Believe There Was Nothing Before The Big Bang?
In episode 2 Brian and Robin are joined by a very special guest, fellow particle physicist and Brian's regular co-author, Professor Jeff Forshaw. Recorded live from the shows in Preston and Reading they tackle questions of dark energy, the weight of the world, staring out of a bl ... Show More
26m 59s
Apr 2020
Mind, Matter and Meaning, with Brian Greene and Tom Whipple
In both time and space, the cosmos is astoundingly vast, and yet is governed by simple, elegant, universal mathematical laws. In this episode we are joined by Brian Greene, theoretical physicist and author of Until The End of Time, in conversation with Tom Whipple, science editor ... Show More
43m 36s