The New Space Race with Jeff Thornburg

<p>Albert Einstein was, well, Albert Einstein. But was he right? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice investigate what it took to prove Einstein right, with theoretical physicist Dr. Jim Gates.</p><p><i>Originally Aired October 19, 2020.</i></p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen ... Show More

<p>Do you feel the need… the need for speed?! Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down things you thought you knew about force vs. pressure, heat vs. temperature, and speed vs. acceleration.</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here ... Show More

<p>Why can’t we run through walls if atoms are mostly empty space? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, Gary O’Reilly, and astrophysicist Charles Liu explore force fields, warp drive, invisibility, and quantum physics behind superhero powers.</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen ... Show More

Where do we live within the galaxy? What shapes the local bubble? How long will we be inside it? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to bein ... Show More

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The Appalachian region may not readily seem like a fire-prone region, but parts of it certainly are. Fire can be an important tool in sustaining biodiversity, but modern understanding of its role is limited. That is why people like Dr. Do ... Show More

<p>This episode is a solo Q&amp;A session where I answer a bunch of questions. We covered a ton of ground, from personal health protocols to professional frameworks and creative projects.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>This episode is brought to you by:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.e ... Show More

William Montgomery, David Lucas, Hans Kim, Matthew Muehling, John Deas, Paul Deemer, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jules Durel, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – 10/03/2022 Follow Tony: @TonyHinchcliffe Follow Yoni: @BestBarbecue To watch the podca ... Show More

<p>The Adirondack Mountains are home to a remarkable diversity of plant species. Situated in northern New York, these mountains are harsh enough that they foster a thriving alpine community. Despite their ability to handle some of the worst weather conditions, alpine plants can b ... Show More

<div>It's Episode 13 of Season 22. The voices are calling with tales of futuristic fears.<br> <strong><br> "The AI"</strong> written by <a href="http://mnwiggins.com/">MN Wiggins</a> (Story starts around 00:03:30)<br> Produced by: <a href="http://www.philmichalski.com/">Phil Mich ... Show More

Duncan Trussell, Doug Stanhope, Michael Yo, Michael Lehrer, David Lucas, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, Matthew Muehling, John Deas, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jules Durel, Yoni, Joe White, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban – 05/02/2022 Follow Tony: @TonyHinchcliffe Follow Yoni: ... Show More

<p><strong>Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg</strong> is Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Director of the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University, a leading scientist in the development and degeneration of the visual system from eye to brain, and a practicing ophthalmologist and su ... Show More

The Gaia spacecraft stopped collecting data this January after about 11 years and more than three trillion observations. Senior space and physics editor Lee Billings joins host Rachel Feltman to review Gaia’s Milky Way–mapping mission and the tidal streams, black holes and astero ... Show More

What happens when a real-life astronaut turns to fiction? In this episode, Chris Hadfield shares how decades of spaceflight and global diplomacy inspired his latest novel, Final Orbit, a cold war thriller packed with historical intrigue and technical precision. Host Rachel Feltma ... Show More