Is fusion the future of energy and space travel? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Paul Mecurio explore the cutting-edge science of plasma physics and fusion energy with Fatima Ebrahimi, a physicist at Princeton Plasma Physics Lab.
Jul 3
Cosmic Queries – Astro-lore with Moiya McTier
Is it time to update the constellations? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen dive into astrophysics, folklore, and our ancient connection to the stars with astrophysicist Moiya McTier, Ph.D. Originally Aired December 6, 2022. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patron ... Show More
49m 53s
Feb 2024
424. Common Ground on Climate and Nuclear Energy | Dr. Dennis Whyte
Dr. Jordan Peterson speaks with nuclear fusion expert Dr. Dennis Whyte. They walk through how fusion differs from fission, the harnessable energy found at the center of the sun, how to recreate it on earth, the fourth state of matter known as plasma, and facing the consequences o ... Show More
1h 42m
Jul 2020
#112 – Ian Hutchinson: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and Religion
Ian Hutchinson is a nuclear engineer and plasma physicist at MIT. He has made a number of important contributions in plasma physics including the magnetic confinement of plasmas seeking to enable fusion reactions, which is the energy source of the stars, to be used for practical ... Show More
2h 1m
<p dir="ltr">On today’s episode: Some tiny robot news! We’re sending LISA to space, and she’s gonna detect black hole collisions for us! Will nuclear fusion power our future? All that and more today on All Around Science...</p> <p dir="ltr">RESOURCES</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><a hre ... Show More