What If you could live forever? Since the days of Ponce De Leon and the search for the Fountain of Youth, human beings have pursued longer lives, doing whatever they could to cheat time and extend their lives. Now, with genetic engineering/CRSPR technology etc. this is no longer a dream, it's a reality. We are on the cusp of literally designing how we'll evo ... Show More
Apr 2023
Medicine 3.0: Extending Human Lifespan with Dr. Peter Attia
<p>What’s the maximum human lifespan? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore how to extend your longevity, the history of medicine, and how we can live better with author of <i>Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity</i>, Dr. Peter Attia.</p><p>NOTE ... Show More
57m 33s
Nov 2022
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Starry Messages, Science, Culture, and Life
Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the most recognizable faces of science in the world, and for good reason. He has thought a lot about how to engage people in the wonder and joy of science, something that is also near and dear to my own heart, and to the spirit of many of my own acti ... Show More
1h 33m
Jul 2022
Elon Musk, l'homme qui défie la science (et le bon sens)
Quand ce n'est pas lui qui défraye la chronique, ce sont ses entreprises. Guignol pour certains, génie pour d'autres, Elon Musk est avant tout un agitateur. Dans le grand et paisible bocal des sciences, ses remous font la Une des journaux, pas nécessairement la joie des chercheus ... Show More
45m 52s
Apr 2024
BITESIZE | The #1 Lesson From The World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness | Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz #441
By the end of today’s episode, I’m pretty sure you’ll feel inspired to reconnect with an old friend, phone that family member you don’t see enough of, or make plans for a face-to-face get-together. You’ll feel happier, and even be healthier, if you do because the quality of our r ... Show More
20m 41s
Nov 2022
Could We Someday Live Forever? With Ray Kurzweil
<p>Would you want to live forever? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and author, inventor, and futurist Ray Kurzweil discuss immortality, longevity escape velocity, the singularity, and the future of technology. What will life be like in 10 years? </p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patron ... Show More
52m 40s
Feb 2024
G: Relative Genius
<p>Albert Einstein asked that when he died, his body be cremated and his ashes be scattered in a secret location. He didn’t want his grave, or his body, becoming a shrine to his genius. When he passed away in the early morning hours of April, 18, 1955, his family knew his wishes. ... Show More
1h 14m