#  @startalk StarTalk StarTalk posts on YouTube about science, star, space, radio the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCqoAEDirJPjEUFcF2FklnBA/interactions)  - [--] Week [---------] +13% - [--] Month [----------] -20% - [--] Months [----------] -4.80% - [--] Year [-----------] -18% ### Mentions: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UCqoAEDirJPjEUFcF2FklnBA/posts_active)  - [--] Week [---] -1.90% - [--] Month [---] -4% - [--] Months [---] +35% - [--] Year [---] +135% ### Followers: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCqoAEDirJPjEUFcF2FklnBA/followers)  - [--] Week [---------] +0.37% - [--] Month [---------] +1.30% - [--] Months [---------] +9.80% - [--] Year [---------] +25% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCqoAEDirJPjEUFcF2FklnBA/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) 3.62% [countries](/list/countries) #3445 [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 1.95% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 1.39% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 1.11% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 1.11% [stocks](/list/stocks) 0.56% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 0.28% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) 0.28% [musicians](/list/musicians) 0.28% **Social topic influence** [science](/topic/science) #71, [star](/topic/star) #76, [space](/topic/space) #57, [radio](/topic/radio) #26, [what is](/topic/what-is) #480, [check out](/topic/check-out) #221, [comedian](/topic/comedian) #140, [theory](/topic/theory) #343, [dark](/topic/dark) #2134, [matter](/topic/matter) #654 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@startalkplus](/creator/undefined) [@oxykritam](/creator/undefined) [@planetarysociety](/creator/undefined) [@astrosocietypac](/creator/undefined) [@chucknicecomic](/creator/undefined) [@ytstellarsecrets](/creator/undefined) [@tested](/creator/undefined) [@3blue1brown](/creator/undefined) [@veritasium](/creator/undefined) [@keatsdidit](/creator/undefined) [@cleoabram](/creator/undefined) [@tamuphysastr](/creator/undefined) [@astrokobi](/creator/undefined) [@hassanintwominutes](/creator/undefined) [@futureofspaceofficial](/creator/undefined) [@thetenderloins](/creator/undefined) [@neiltyson](/creator/undefined) [@vsauce3](/creator/undefined) [@joebartolozzi](/creator/undefined) [@damileearch](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "how successful is SpaceX really Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_RakXz4r3kY) 2024-10-25T22:00Z 5.4M followers, 955.9K engagements "What Social Media Is Doing To Gen Alpha with Jonathan Haidt Is social media rewiring childhood and fueling a mental health crisis Neil deGrasse Tyson is joined by comic co-host Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly to explore the costs of growing up online and how to take back childhood with social psychologist and author of The Anxious Generation Jonathan Haidt. Have we been overprotecting kids in the real world and underprotecting them online What happens when children miss out on risky play that builds resilience and antifragility Could over-cushioned playgrounds and cancelled sports have set the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1FuaPalNmjg) 2025-10-11T13:59Z 5.4M followers, 456.2K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson and Brian Greene Confront the Edge of our Understanding How do particles get mass Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover squarks sneutrinos the Higgs boson and whether dark matter has a particle with theoretical physicist Brian Greene. Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on Space and Science news. Save 40% off through my link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Can we finally get to the bottom of what happens when a quark falls into a black hole Learn about the ultraviolet catastrophe the start of quantum physics and Max" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1L6hinhDXQE) 2024-07-02T18:15Z 5.4M followers, 4.8M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Wormholes What is a wormhole On this StarTalk explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate the science of wormholes and how they work. Youll learn how gravity is the curvature of spacetime. We talk about the speed limit of the universe and how to break it using a wormhole. But how do you keep a wormhole open Is it prone to collapse All that plus Neil and Chuck explore classic time travel movies like Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure Back to the Future Time Bandits Contact and more Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1fFrpBJDMJo) 2020-12-16T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 762.1K engagements "Why Some Circles Are Greater Than Others What is the shortest distance between two points on a sphere Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down Mercator projection maps what great circles are and how they trace their origins to ancient religious tradition. Is the greatest circle the one we make along the way Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Great Circles 01:08 - What is a great circle 03:01 - Longitude & Latitude 4:22 - The Golden Age of Islam 7:43 - The Weird World of Spherical Trigonometry 9:52 - Mercator Projection Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2QpuLS_vOXs) 2025-11-20T19:49Z 5.4M followers, 1M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson's Guide to Skywatching What does AM or PM mean Neil deGrasse Tyson walk comedian Chuck Nice through the different lines in the sky their meanings and how they are used in science. How do you use the coordinates for a specific star Discover the suns path along the sky how far it travels every day and what Chuck thought AM and PM meant. We explore using right ascension and declination to create coordinates for stars. How does Earths precession get factored into this coordinate system Learn about lines like the meridian celestial equator ecliptic and the galactic equator." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3SFI3N4SAZI) 2024-04-02T21:14Z 5.4M followers, 1.8M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye Catch Up Thanks to our friends at @planetarysociety for partnering with us on this episode To support their mission and the future of space advocacy head over to https://www.planetary.org/startalk Could life hitchhike across planets What color is the sky on Mars Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye the current CEO of the Planetary Society team up to discuss the science and advocacy that goes into space exploration unraveling the threads of discovery that define humanity's quest to understand the cosmos. Bill and Neil discuss the tantalizing possibility of life" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6J66WQOmYYg) 2024-12-10T20:56Z 5.4M followers, 2.1M engagements "Does Cold Exist #neildegrassetyson #startalk startalk star talk startalk radio neil degrasse tyson neil tyson science space astrophysics astronomy podcast space podcast science podcast astronomy podcast niel degrasse tyson physics startalk star talk startalk radio neil degrasse tyson neil tyson science space astrophysics astronomy podcast space podcast science podcast astronomy podcast niel degrasse tyson physics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8rIWW71rzZ8) 2023-11-17T16:14Z 5.4M followers, 4.9M engagements "Decoding Stonehenge with Neil deGrasse Tyson In this explainer we 're exploring the mystery of Stonehenge. Who built it Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice talk about the prehistoric landmark and its ancient connection to the stars. Could it have been made by aliens HUGE thanks to our friends at Privateer and Omega for bringing StarTalk to London and Stonehenge To learn more about either please visit: https://mission.privateer.com/ https://www.omegawatches.com/ Learn about StarTalks trip to London and adventures at Stonehenge during the summer solstice. What was the purpose" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8vSCeTrUn54) 2022-10-25T21:55Z 5.4M followers, 862.5K engagements "What I Think About Stupid People Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CXsHgrBPqsg) 2025-12-31T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 320.1K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Wind Chill Factor and More Its time for some more knowledge you didnt think you needed to know. Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice team up for another StarTalk explainer about the science behind wind chill and more. What is wind chill factor Find out how the temperature of the air interacts with your skin. We explore why a breeze can help rapidly alter your temperature when youre interacting with the elements. Youll learn why your skin will cool faster in a mix of air and water. Discover how to create a liquid chill factor. Is there still wind chill" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DvEFn8PO22M) 2020-08-26T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 485.2K engagements "Is It A Comet or Alien Technology Is interstellar object 3I/ATLAS actually aliens visiting our solar system Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the philosophy behind the god of the gaps and how the modern-day equivalent might be thinking that things are aliens. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The God of the Gaps 01:10 - God in Principia Mathematica 02:58 - Interstellar Visitors 06:50 - Oumuamua & Interstellar Objects Anomalous Features 09:39 - Conclusions Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FsyzVoIuUGU) 2025-08-28T17:02Z 5.4M followers, 4.1M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Uranus How did Uranus get its name On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explain the names in our solar system and how the first discovered planet and its moons got their names. Travel through time to the discovery and naming of Uranus the first time an individual William Herschel discovered a planet. How did the planets get their names Roman gods Greek myths and a British King Find out what Uranus was originally called and the story behind the naming of its moons. Is there a method to all these names Support us on Patreon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GW78sQ-O_Dk) 2021-11-23T20:21Z 5.4M followers, 347.9K engagements "How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything with Michio Kaku & Neil deGrasse Tyson How will quantum computing change the world Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about the development of quantum computing and what it means for humanity with theoretical physicist Michio Kaku. What will quantum computing do beyond regular computing Find out about the race to create the first all-purpose quantum computer and Michios book Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything. Discover quantum bits and how quantum computing breaks from binary." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IfvoBlDUrPU) 2023-05-18T19:56Z 5.4M followers, 1.8M engagements "Scientists Discuss the AI Alignment Problem Thanks to our friends at Future of Life Institute for supporting todays episode. To learn more about FOL and this year's winners make sure to visit https://futureoflife.org/ How can we ensure technology evolves ethically in a rapidly advancing world Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice & Gary OReilly dive into the challenges of designing a future where human values and cutting-edge AI coexist with The Future of Life Awards [----] recipients Batya Friedman and Steve Omohundro. Batya introduces us to the concept of value-sensitive design and how" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JRQDc55Aido) 2024-12-14T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 316.6K engagements "Dr. Andrew Mummery shows us why Interstellar's time dilation near black holes is no sci-fi stretch🌌 Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JZ9qjB2PVuE) 2024-08-28T23:00Z 5.4M followers, 4.3M engagements "Why Are We Seeing More Frequent Auroras Whats up with the aurora moving south How does aurora even work Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down why people are seeing more aurora activity what aurora is the solar cycle and more Timestamps: 00:00 - Whats Up with Aurora 00:17 - What is Aurora 2:09 - Why is Aurora Borealis Moving South 3:00 - The Solar Maximum 5:21 - Dark Skies 6:55 - Space Weather Prediction 8:28 - Neils Aurora Experience Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LutX3ZyKsBI) 2025-12-18T20:00Z 5.4M followers, 920.6K engagements "New Study Shows What ChatGPT Does to Our Brains What happens to your brain when you use AI Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore current research into how large language models affect our cognition memory and learning with Nataliya Kosmyna research scientist at the MIT Media Lab. Is AI good for us Nataliya describes her experiment comparing students writing essays with three methods: ChatGPT Google or just their own brains. What happened when groups swapped Why did the LLM group show the least functional connectivity in the brain while Google users lit up their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MEIWamztRKA) 2025-09-27T15:00Z 5.4M followers, 292.7K engagements "Is There Actually A Dark Side of the Moon Is there a dark side of the moon Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explain the far side of the moon common misconceptions and other moon facts. Neil discusses headlines after the Chandrayaan-3 Mission and the near versus the far side of the moon. Discover parts of the moon that do stay dark the temperature differences on the moon and why lunar shadows are so striking. Be in the audience for Chuck's first comedy special: chucknicecomic.com Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MXpdGNh-IgM) 2023-10-24T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 625.7K engagements "The Link Between Milankovitch Cycles & Climate Change Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. One show. Infinite adventures. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns July [--] only on Paramount+. Is climate change natural Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice are joined by astrophysicist Steve Soter to break down the Milankovitch Cycles what ended the Ice Age and how we can tell that climate change is manmade. Is global warming preventing the next Ice Age" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mqzs5VSjObE) 2025-08-07T21:30Z 5.4M followers, 903.5K engagements "Astrophysicists Explore Space Time & The Insides of Atoms Could the universe be composed of a single electron Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly answer grab-bag questions about the multidimensionality of time quantum chromodynamics gluons tachyons and more with Charles Liu. Could every electron actually be the same one Find out why or why not. We discuss Richard Gott world lines and the discovery of positrons and antimatter. What is an electrons relationship to time Plus who would Neil most want to be shackled next to in a Spanish Inquisition prison Could time itself" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PHl_C3ByRDk) 2024-06-08T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 929.5K engagements "LED Bulbs vs. Old Bulbs 💡" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RKQlSUPMc0o) 2023-06-05T21:48Z 5.4M followers, 13M engagements "What Is Energy Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains What is energy On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore what energy is where it comes from and how to release it. How did the idea of energy come to be Is energy different from matter Learn about how early scientists thought about energy kinetic versus potential energy and how energy gets released. We discuss energy in food fuel bombs and the sun. It is energy that built civilization but will it also destroy it Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 s on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b69LGTX-c7M) 2023-03-21T20:50Z 5.4M followers, 875.4K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Tides A deep dive into the complex beautiful phenomenon of tides with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice. Get a closer look at https://brilliant.org/StarTalk where you'll discover more about the gravitational forces that keep our waves rolling. If you love StarTalk Radio don't miss out on any StarTalk news. Sign up for our free newsletter: http://www.startalkradio.net/newsletter/youtube/ Catch up with StarTalk Radio around the web: Twitter - https://twitter.com/StarTalkRadio Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dBwNadry-TU) 2018-04-10T15:00Z 5.4M followers, 3M engagements "How Humanity Came To Rule The World Yuval Noah Harari & Neil deGrasse Tyson How did humans come to create society On this episode Neil deGrasse Tyson and Yuval Noah Harari historian and author of Sapiens & Unstoppable Us discuss our species ability to cooperate the role of artificial intelligence and more. What empowered humans to take over the world Learn about the role of fiction in maintaining societal order. Are we susceptible to societal collapse Is money just a concept We explore cryptocurrency and the role of trust in our economies. How is it that we trust strangers You will learn" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e77a-SweV9o) 2022-12-08T19:12Z 5.4M followers, 817.9K engagements "How Did Adam Riess Win the Nobel Prize Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hxnQxnewxfo) 2025-12-29T17:30Z 5.4M followers, 93.4K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson & Janna Levin Answer Mind-Blowing Fan Questions Is gravity fundamental to the universe Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore quantum physics the fourth dimension whether H2O is water and the many-worlds interpretation with theoretical cosmologist Janna Levin PhD. Is space infinitely elastic If spacetime is a particle at the smallest scales is there space between spacetime We get philosophical: is H2O water We explore the quantization of space Planck lengths and whether gravity is an emergent feature of quantum physics. Is gravity a fundamental feature of the universe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kT7y1-clArQ) 2024-05-14T22:30Z 5.4M followers, 2.2M engagements "Neil & a Plasma Physicist Discuss the Future of Fusion Energy 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. We begin by breaking down the basics: What is plasma and why is it essential for fusion From the glowing plasma balls at novelty stores to the fusion reactions powering the sun we explore how charged particles interact and what it takes to heat plasma to fusion-level temperatures. Fusion research has been" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kf4NyRbvkmM) 2025-03-04T18:54Z 5.4M followers, 603.2K engagements "Astrophysicists Discuss Issues with Gravity Dark Matter and the Unsolved Mystery of the Suns Heat Is the whole universe actually a jinn particle Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly hang out with astrophysicist Charles Liu to answer questions about the nature of gravity dark matter and why we dont actually know how the solar corona gets hot. We explore some of the universes deepest mysteries: could dark matter be matter leaking from other dimensions What happens before black holes collide And are gravitational waves just the beginning of our understanding of cosmic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kjFMnWjo6D4) 2025-06-21T15:01Z 5.4M followers, 1M engagements "The Future of Quantum Computing with Michio Kaku Neil deGrasse Tyson & More Could quantum computing solve the three-body problem Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedians Jordan Klepper and Tiffany Haddish discuss how quantum computing will change the world with theoretical physicist Michio Kaku live at the Beacon Theater. What is quantum physics We learn how quantum computing differs from traditional transistor computing. What is a qubit What does quantum computing have to do with the many worlds hypothesis We talk about how Mother Nature is a quantum computer and how quantum computers compute in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lum6rdKr4To) 2024-06-04T21:16Z 5.4M followers, 1.1M engagements "Is It Possible That Gravity Doesnt Exist" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m5SlM9OB2Ac) 2024-05-15T22:21Z 5.4M followers, 5.5M engagements "What does Molly actually do to your brain 🧠 here's more on the MDMA neurochemical rollercoaster 🎢 Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nA-oyYln71k) 2024-09-05T22:00Z 5.4M followers, 2.5M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The North Star Is the north star the brightest in the night sky On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explain everything you wish to know about the North Star. Do all your dreams really come true What is the North Star Where is it in the night sky Are stars in Hollywood burning thermonuclear fuel in their core We discuss how culturally entrenched wishing on a star is why the North Star Polaris has significance and why so many people cant seem to spot it. We break down long exposure photos of the night sky and the constellations in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=otRj_2TpTo4) 2021-10-05T20:14Z 5.4M followers, 264.6K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Albedo What the heck is albedo On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice have some fun in the sun with reflectivity and the definition of albedo. What is high albedo Are there any things that have no albedo We talk about brightness and objects that reflect versus absorb light. How does melanin impact albedo in humans How bright or not bright is the moon Youll learn tricks on how to stay cooler in the summer. What is the view of earth like from the moon What is earthshine Well talk about our friends Al Bedo and Leonardo daVinci all on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pJ0GQYiBg_U) 2021-07-06T21:20Z 5.4M followers, 326.2K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Simulation Hypothesis Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice are here (or are they) to investigate if we're living in a simulation. We explore the ever-advancing computer power and how that impacts the simulation hypothesis. Chuck wonders if a simulation universe has anything to do with us not being able to travel at the speed of light. You'll learn about Bayesian statistics. Lastly Neil tells us how he was ready to embrace the simulation hypothesis until he came across a certain idea that changed his mind. Support us on Patreon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pmcrG7ZZKUc) 2020-03-18T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 2.7M engagements "Answering Questions About Infinity The Multiverse & Supercolliders What does it really mean for us to be made of stardust Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Paul Mecurio answer fan questions about particle colliders time travel and what existed before the Big Bang. The discussion begins with the Superconducting Super Collider the massive Texas project that could have revolutionized particle physics in the US if it hadnt been canceled. How might scientific breakthroughs have been different if the collider had been completed Neil explains how the cancellation shifted the epicenter of particle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tQ-eTuNY_b4) 2025-03-18T15:59Z 5.4M followers, 997.1K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Electric Power How clean is your electric car In this Earth Day explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian co-host Chuck Nice break down the emissions from generating electricity and how electric vehicles really are cleaner. Arent we burning fossil fuels to get electricity So are the emissions from your car just transferred elsewhere We break down coal fire power plants and how much of our power is supplied by fossil fuels. Neil asks how much does salt cost We discuss the history of salt as a strategic commodity and how to turn power into salt in the eyes of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u88j_Kmh8zg) 2021-04-22T21:27Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Heat vs. Temperature Whats the difference between heat and temperature In this StarTalk explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate the important difference between heat and temperature from an astrophysics standpoint and how that impacts our environment. We take a closer look at how atoms determine the temperature of an object. How does an atoms vibration impact temperature What about its mass Can a single atom have both a temperature and a heat Find out why this distinction is important when Neil dives into how temperature and heat" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yzUFXcC_P2Q) 2021-03-03T00:53Z 5.4M followers, 404.6K engagements "The Parker Solar Probe Just Made History What's up with the Parker Solar Probe Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down humanitys closest approach to the Sun why the probe hasnt melted and what scientists are hoping to learn. Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3thMYuhp7ec) 2024-12-26T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.2M engagements "How Far Apart Are Asteroids How empty is our solar system Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down how to navigate an asteroid field in a spacecraft. Should we be hearing about more asteroid crashes Learn about the discovery of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. What were the first asteroids to be discovered We explore how many asteroids are in our solar system what the Oordt Cloud is like Neils Asteroid and another thing that Star Wars got wrong. Why did Voyager never crash into anything Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RlF0MfJ5mN8) 2023-11-07T20:00Z 5.4M followers, 454.7K engagements "The Complex Universe with Sean Carroll What does Hawking radiation look like falling into a black hole Will we ever find a theory of everything Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer questions about invisible fields many worlds entropy the theory of everything and more with theoretical physicist and philosopher Sean Carroll. What is a field and why did it take physics so long to accept something you cant see From Newtons discomfort with action at a distance to Faradays lines of force and Maxwells equations learn how electricity magnetism light radio and X-rays all collapse into a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=041-nlqj7dM) 2026-01-27T20:44Z 5.4M followers, 477K engagements "Does The Universe Need A Creator Was the universe created by a God Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss The Fine-Tuning Argument Intelligent Design and breaks down the different ideations of God. We explore different definitions of God and even Chucks past as a preacher. Timestamps: 00:00 - Religious Thinking 04:09 - Is God Just a Receding Pocekt Beyond Our Knowledge 08:07 - Is God Everything 9:47 - Intelligent Design & Fine-Tuning 12:20 - God in a Multiverse 15:43 - Need for Spirituality 22:51 - Chucks Preacher Days 26:22 - Closing Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1o2NaiNlvPQ) 2025-11-06T20:49Z 5.4M followers, 1.4M engagements "Neil & Charles Exchange Advice They Got Growing Up What is the advice that most shaped you Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with friend & astrophysicist Charles Liu to compare notes on the advice they got as young people that helped influence who they are today. Were they always on the path to become astrophysicists Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Comparing Advice 00:50 - Neil & Charless Different Worlds 02:11 - Crappy Advice & Focusing on One Thing 7:59 - Being Told to Do Something Different 11:15 - The Ideal Student 13:15 - Confronting Your Excellence 15:22 - Beyond Scores & Grades 17:35 -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=49X-XB7Gj8o) 2025-04-03T20:16Z 5.4M followers, 346.8K engagements "The Discovery That Changed the Universe What questions will we be asking [---] years from now Neil deGrasse Tyson reflects on the [---] years since Edwin Hubbles discovery of the Andromeda Galaxy and expansion as well as the innovations that quantum mechanics brought to society. Timestamps: 00:00 - Discovering Other Galaxies 02:00 - Discovering Expansion 03:16 - The Contributions of Quantum Physics 5:49 - Gathering Better Data 9:29 - A celebration in How Far Weve Come Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5vBpqY8PYsA) 2024-12-19T16:57Z 5.4M followers, 342.8K engagements "Political Beliefs Science Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5xxORx9S9mA) 2025-12-31T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 162.3K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The Three-Body Problem What is the three body problem Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down why the three body problem is unsolvable and what makes it mathematically chaotic. Is the solar system unstable Find out about Isaac Newtons worries about the solar system Pierre-Simon Laplaces calculus and perturbation theory. Would a binary star system be chaotic What about a star system with three suns Four suns Five Learn about the restricted three body problem and how the Jupiter-Earth-Sun system could be chaotic down the line. Check out our second" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6GfIDwwxfsM) 2024-04-16T19:19Z 5.4M followers, 10.8M engagements "Answering Questions About The Silurian Hypothesis Mining on the Moon & Time Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Can you measure time without something moving Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice tackle your cosmic questions from the Silurian Hypothesis to singularities to the edge of the known universe. We ponder the relationship between time and motion. Does all time require motion or can it exist on its own Can you measure time without" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6hRjKCrTVrQ) 2025-06-17T20:09Z 5.4M followers, 2.1M engagements "Alcubierre Drives Antimatter Multiverses & More Cosmic Queries #103 Is time dilation just the data loading in a cosmic simulation Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer grab bag questions about saving the Sun generation spaceships black hole slingshots and more We explore what it would be like to get extremely close to our Sun. When the core of the Sun runs out of hydrogen is there anything we could do If we send a generational ship to a habitable planet today will it eventually be passed by a faster ship launched decades later How would you factor advancements in technology into launch" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8HjSLLkY1d4) 2026-01-20T19:31Z 5.4M followers, 479.9K engagements "Answering Questions About Grabby Aliens Qubits & Free Will with Charles Liu What would happen if the speed of light were infinite Neil deGrasse Tyson joined by co-hosts Chuck Nice Gary OReilly and astrophysicist Charles Liu answers questions about quantum entanglement qubits higher dimensions grabby aliens and more Could quantum particles that look separate in 3D actually be connected in higher-dimensional space Why do particles pop in and out of existence and how do theories like string theory try to explain it Is there a hidden force behind entanglement We break down what entanglement is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9BUm8AYynoc) 2025-09-11T19:04Z 5.4M followers, 732.7K engagements "Are we in the Matrix😎 Neil deGrasse Tyson & Laurence Fishburne reveal the Science Behind the Matrix Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9IT9zoa-b0Y) 2025-01-15T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 10.2M engagements "Unpacking Einsteins Greatest Papers with Janna Levin Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. How did Einsteins work influence the world we know today Neil deGrasse Tyson and Harrison Greenbaum team up with astrophysicist Janna Levin PhD to explore Einsteins physics and its resulting discoveries from Walmart laser pointers to black holes and wormholes. How did a young patent clerk shake the foundations of physics in [----] We revisit Einsteins miracle year" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=APzYtiAuhOk) 2025-05-06T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 730.7K engagements "Why is the Night Sky Dark Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains. Why is the sky dark at night On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice go over Olbers Paradox and why the nights sky is dark. Hint: its not just because its nighttime. Why isnt the entire nights sky ablaze with stars We travel back to the early 1800s to discover Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers confounding question: if the universe is infinite shouldnt every sightline land on a star We discuss physics and equations for star brightness. If you put the sun three times farther away how much area in the sky does it take up How did" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BG8OP76hUdc) 2022-05-24T20:49Z 5.4M followers, 750.6K engagements "The Philosophy of Physics with Elise Crull What happens when physics meets the big questions of philosophy Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with Elise Crull philosopher of physics at CUNY and author of The Einstein Paradox to explore physics philosophy and how thought experiments shape real science. Why did 20th-century physicists like Einstein Schrdinger and Bohr disagree about what quantum mechanics even means Why did Einstein insist that physics needed deeper explanations and how did philosophical thinking guide his breakthroughs Was he really doing physicsor" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BHO_glbVcIg) 2025-07-03T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 380.1K engagements "What Loneliness Does To Your Brain with Ben Rein What does loneliness do to our brains Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly sit down with neuroscientist Ben Rein author of Why Brains Need Friends: The Science of Social Connection to explore how the loneliness epidemic impacts our minds bodies and even our lifespan. Whats the difference between being alone and being lonely Why can you be surrounded by people and still feel alone We breaks down the neurobiology behind social connection how oxytocin serotonin and dopamine reward our interactions and what happens when were missing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BYidHgVq2k0) 2025-10-25T15:00Z 5.4M followers, 438.7K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the REAL Color of the Sun Is the sun yellow Like in those pictures you drew as a kid The answer is no. On this StarTalk explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate the true color of the Sun. Neil explains why the Suns true color is white. Youll learn how the atmosphere takes the Suns white light and turns it into something else. Youll also learn why the blue sky is stolen sunlight. Lastly Neil gives us a photography lesson and tells us how photographers deal with different light. We investigate indoor vs. outdoor light. All that plus" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C9MdbxPCSYw) 2021-01-20T00:03Z 5.4M followers, 789.3K engagements "Asteroids Headed Towards Earth with Rick Binzel How likely is an asteroid to impact Earth Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice sit down with planetary scientist Rick Binzel the creator of the Torino Scale to discuss asteroid hazards the results of the asteroid sample return and the search for Planet [--]. Rick a former MIT professor and OSIRIS-REx investigator has been obsessed with asteroids since he published his first paper at age [--]. He and Neil go way backboth attended the same nocturnal astronomy camp where they spent their nights scanning the cosmos. Learn how Rick helped measure Plutos" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DK3tW1E615Y) 2025-04-01T16:30Z 5.4M followers, 557.3K engagements "What Working with Neil deGrasse Tyson is REALLY like Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EOJ8UycxkUU) 2025-12-30T17:06Z 5.4M followers, 226.2K engagements "Why Science Doesnt Make Laws Anymore Why dont we make scientific laws anymore Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down how we went from laws to theories what the term means in contemporary science and how there will always be limits to our knowledge of the universe. Timestamps: 00:00 - Newtons Laws 03:25 - Breaking the Law 06:25 - Einstein's Theories 8:49 - The Definition of Theory Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EVJdwD7coQ4) 2026-01-29T22:38Z 5.4M followers, 1.1M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Lagrange Points Whats a Lagrange point On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explain orbits satellites and Lagrange points in space. Big thanks to today's sponsor Henson Shaving. Head to http://www.hensonshaving.com/ and use code STARTALK at checkout to purchase your razor and get [---] blades for FREE. What do L1 L2 L3 mean We dive into the physics of how objects in orbit are actually falling. Youll learn about these regions of stability and how the moons orbit help create them. How many are there How do we use Lagrange points Are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E_eTO3ujD4w) 2022-03-08T23:07Z 5.4M followers, 222K engagements "America CAN'T Count Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FpVvdZAls1w) 2025-12-31T02:00Z 5.4M followers, 699.5K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Sonic Booms What is a sonic boom On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explain how a sonic boom works. Youll learn the definition of mach one. How does sound work We talk about airplanes and the noise they make at different speeds. What happens to sould when you break the sound barrier Youll find out what a supersonic plane and the crack of a whip have in common. Why dont we have commercial supersonic planes All that plus discover what a light boom is and what it has to do with diamonds. About the prints that flank Neil in this video: Black Swan &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GQSeTNctYig) 2021-06-15T20:13Z 5.4M followers, 316.9K engagements "Can We Actually Zoom In On Matter Infinitely" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GXomP8IMrl4) 2024-04-09T01:20Z 5.4M followers, 756.4K engagements "What Mold on the ISS Tells Us About The Origins of Life Right now you can try Bitdefender Premium Security FREE for [--] days.Get your Bitdefender Premium Security plan for FREE today at https://bitdefend.me/StarTalk Did life on Earth come from elsewhere in the universe Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the discovery of mold in the ISS and what it means for panspermia theory. Are we accidentally sending Earth life into deep space or sending it back from wence in came Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Where Did Life on Earth Come From 02:40 - Surviving on the ISS 04:40 - Testing Panspermia 07:28 -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GzB8_crkQSQ) 2026-01-22T19:44Z 5.4M followers, 703.5K engagements "Groundbreaking Studies Recreate Human Brain Circuits in a Dish How do you recreate a brain circuit in a dish and what can it unlock about our minds Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore the frontier of neuroscience with Stanford neuroscientist Sergiu Paca to break down stem cells how the brain forms itself and assembloids: self-organizing brain circuits. What exactly is an organoid We break down how these new useful tools for research are made. How do you turn back time on a cell in order to create stem cells Do cells have their own clock Learn how brain cells organize" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HEBjpYCEiBo) 2025-05-10T15:57Z 5.4M followers, 406.2K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson and Sean Carroll Discuss Controversies in Quantum Mechanics What is the nature of quantum physics Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice get quantum exploring Schrodingers Cat electrons Hilbert Space and the biggest ideas in the universe (in the smallest particles) with theoretical physicist Sean Carroll. When did the idea of fields originate Are fields even real or are they just mathematically convenient We explore electrons whether they are a field and whether they exist at all. We also discuss the wave function Hilbert Space and what quantum mechanics really is. Do" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J2ZaIfj6X3I) 2024-07-23T19:17Z 5.4M followers, 2.5M engagements "The Reason We Have [--] Days in a Week How did we get the days of the week Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the planets of the ancients and how they correspond to our days of the week. How many planets were there to the ancient Greeks and Romans Learn about the meaning of the word planet the names of the days and how we got seven days in a week. Plus learn how Copernicus later discovered a planet that was right under our noses. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The Days of the Week 00:28 - The Planets 2:04 - The Origin of Each Day 7:10 - Why We Have Seven Days Check out our" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JZG1pp1K1QQ) 2024-07-11T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 3.8M engagements "Why We Cant See Underwater but Fish Can How does vision work Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explain the physics of why fish can see underwater and humans cant. Learn about lenses light bending through different media and why diamonds sparkle. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Fish Eyes 00:49 - How Sight Works 02:30 - Seeing Underwater 06:09 - Light Bending in Our Atmosphere 07:27 - The Densest Transparent Substance 08:38 - Closing Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KQlhHh7kzQ4) 2024-12-05T20:16Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements "Astrophysicists Try to Resolve the Wave-Particle Duality Whats going on with Wave-Particle Duality Neil deGrasse Tyson and astrophysicist Charles Liu discuss this hard-to-grasp concept key science around it like the de Broglie Realtion and the Double Slit Experiment and why its not so intuitive to everyone. Plus why didnt the term wavicle catch on Find Charless book Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book here: https://amzn.to/43crUjs Timestamps: 00:00 - Questioning the Wave-Particle Duality 01:24 - The de Broglie Relation: When Waves & Particles Merged 04:20 - Why Is It So Hard to Understand 07:00" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L9ub_B71U0E) 2025-02-27T19:00Z 5.4M followers, 669.4K engagements "Two Astrophysicists Debate Free Will Does free will exist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice sit down with astrophysicist Charles Liu sit down to discuss the existence of free will and whether physics allows for choice in our lives. We explore cause and effect: how does uncertainty and chaos in the universe factor into free will How important is the illusion of free will to society What does a society that acknowledges a lack of free will look like Note for the fans who caught it: the visual of the Quarterback evading the sack was actually of Running Back Christian McCaffreywell stick to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LXvv6CbGg8A) 2024-05-09T18:06Z 5.4M followers, 4.9M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The International Date Line What is the International Date Line Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the history and purpose of the IDL. How do we know we needed a date line Find out how the need for an international date line was discovered and why it was an accident. Where did we decide to put the date line Plus Chuck questions the existence of Mountain Time. Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 s on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MZ8Bel3ZE1E) 2023-05-09T19:31Z 5.4M followers, 375.9K engagements "Why Do All Planets Orbit In The Same Direction #neildegrassetyson #startalk startalk star talk startalk radio neil degrasse tyson neil tyson science space astrophysics astronomy podcast space podcast science podcast astronomy podcast niel degrasse tyson physics startalk star talk startalk radio neil degrasse tyson neil tyson science space astrophysics astronomy podcast space podcast science podcast astronomy podcast niel degrasse tyson physics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ml5_n_rnZu8) 2023-11-27T16:10Z 5.4M followers, 5M engagements "2032 Asteroid Impact on the Moon Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RSD4a_ofGE4) 2026-02-11T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 215.6K engagements "Kate the Chemist Crushes Your Chemistry Questions What are chemical reactions like in space Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice team up with Kate the Chemist to explore how cesium helps us tell time the elusive quest for the periodic tables island of stability how AI is revolutionizing chemistry and more We kick things off with a bang as we explore cesium one of the most reactive elements on the periodic table. Why does it react so violently with oxygen and water Kate breaks down the atomic structure of this heavy Group [--] metal explains how its loose electrons contribute to its volatility." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RSjdXgGHYeY) 2025-04-29T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 664.1K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why The Sky Is Blue Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue Neil deGrasse Tyson is here to help you answer that question alongside comic co-host Chuck Nice. And youre about to find out why the answer is easy to understand but not that simple. Youll learn how the white light from the sun interacts with the atmosphere through a process called Rayleigh scattering that makes the sky blue. Neil tells us why the sky turns different shades as the day goes on and why the sunset changes from blue to amber. Discover why the reason we have a blue sky is the same reason" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UvmWxm3nR6E) 2020-04-29T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 3.3M engagements "How Do Airplanes Fly Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains. How do airplanes fly On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the Bernoulli Principle and the aerodynamics of how a plane takes off. Can you fly a plane upside down Learn about the wings of airplanes and how they are engineered to take off into the air. Discover how differences in air speed create lift extra features that reduce drag and what happens when a plane stalls in the air. Plus what is the best direction for take off and landing Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 s on Amazon):" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VhReoAJZzpE) 2022-12-13T22:28Z 5.4M followers, 740.6K engagements "Can A Dark Matter Planet Exist 😳" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VuT-jGUX6bc) 2023-05-29T23:31Z 5.4M followers, 127.2K engagements "What the NIHs Multibillion-Dollar Research on Alternative Medicine Reveals What does science say about alternative medicines and health fads Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly learn about the science behind what alternative medicine can and cannot do with director of National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Helene Langevin M.D. Do any alternative medicines have scientific backing Are we completely at the mercy of influencers for health advice What is complementary medicine Learn about how many vitamins you should be taking and whether you need them at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WA8Fvs6NBBQ) 2024-05-25T15:10Z 5.4M followers, 368.7K engagements "How to Make a Hurricane with Neil deGrasse Tyson How are hurricanes like Dorian Irma and Sandy formed Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the physics of Earth's most powerful storms along with comedian Chuck Nice. Find out how they're named how distance from the Equator changes how fast a storm moves thanks to Coriolis forces how circulation of weather forms around a low pressure system and more. StarTalk on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio Subscribe to StarTalk: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradiosub_confirmation=1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xqc8P0WcPTM) 2019-09-23T21:30Z 5.4M followers, 304K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Daylight Saving Time Whats the deal with daylight saving On this StarTalk explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice question the existence of daylight saving time. Why do some places have daylight savings and others dont Find out how it works and how it originated. Youll learn about the earths axis and how the days differ from summer to winter. Why are sunlight hours different in Alaska than they are in Arizona Is daylight saving really helpful or just a relic from an earlier time What would happen if we got rid of it More of our worlds questions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yf0KNm0cals) 2021-03-16T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 751.8K engagements "What The 2030s Will Look Like with Ray Kurzweil What is the singularity On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson gets some help from futurist author and inventor Ray Kurzweil to explain our eventual merge with computers. Could a machine pass a Turing test as soon as [----] We break down the singularity will look like. What is the Turing test Will we one day be unable to distinguish been human and machine Why would people even want to merge with robots We discuss artificial intelligence and what it means to be conscious. Plus what are the dangers of AI Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 s on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZJF6GoE-R8s) 2022-11-22T20:39Z 5.4M followers, 936.5K engagements "Adam Savage Blown Away by Neil deGrasse Tyson's Aerogel Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson wanted to blow Adam Savage's mind so he whipped out his sample of aerogel. Learn about what this super-light low-density material does and how it's used along with comic co-host Chuck Nice. @tested Check out Adam's new book http://adamsavagebook.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio Subscribe to StarTalk: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradiosub_confirmation=1 Follow StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZRYM2jTFJ0U) 2019-05-09T19:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.1M engagements "Incoming Asteroids Moving Black Holes & More Cosmic Queries #104 What do astrophysicists mean when they talk about information Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice dive into questions about the black hole information paradox moon moons wormholes between black hole universes and more Why do astrophysicists worry about lost information and what actually happens when a molecule meets a singularity If something goes in and never comes out does that information leave our universe forever Neil explains the role of entropy and how particle-antiparticle pairs at the event horizon might" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZgwqxKnJoEM) 2026-02-03T19:24Z 5.4M followers, 311.7K engagements "Why Uranium Enrichment is a Big Deal Why is enriching uranium such a big deal Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down uranium at an atomic level its isotopes and the science of how it gets enriched for uses in nuclear power plants nuclear-propelled submarines and for making atomic bombs. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Uranium Enrichment Programs 00:14 - Uranium in Nature 01:16 - Properties of Isotopes 04:09 - Getting Uranium [---] 06:14 - Uses for Enriched Uranium 07:07 - Why Centrifuges Are a Big Deal Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=boUqlyYfUuo) 2025-07-31T19:10Z 5.4M followers, 3.6M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Physics of Formula One Racing Find out more about Bitdefenders two decades of unparalleled cybersecurity excellence: https://bitdefend.me/StarTalkTA What is the science behind the world's fastest races Neil deGrasse Tyson and resident Brit Gary OReilly travel to Formula Ones British Grand Prix to learn about engineering the world's fastest cars the aerodynamics of an F1 race and their new push for carbon-neutral synthetic fuel. Animator Hyun Kim Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: StarTalk Goes to Formula One 01:41 - Big G-Force 5:39 - Aerodynamics of Speed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ctQO8e6jJ1o) 2024-10-17T16:28Z 5.4M followers, 3.8M engagements "The Race to Long Distance Entanglement Cosmic Queries How do particles get entangled Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer grab-bag questions about harnessing Hawking Radiation bad places to construct wormholes and whether running or walking in the rain makes you wetter. How do we entangle particles How do we know they are entangled We answer one of life's eternal questions: do you get more wet from running in the rain than walking We break down the calculus minimization problem as well as why physics on Earth is the same as everywhere else. Could dark energy be pressure from" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=epWXT_FBka0) 2024-02-15T21:43Z 5.4M followers, 723.2K engagements "Cybercrime in the Age of AI with Bogdan Botezatu Scams are a trillion-dollar industry; keep your loved ones safe with Bitdefender: https://bitdefend.me/90-StarTalk Is there anything real left on the internet Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore deepfakes scams and cybercrime with the Director of Threat Research at Bitdefender Bogdan Botezatu. We explore how scammers exploit psychology and technology. How does AI supercharge a problem that has existed for centuries They trace the evolution from local cons to deepfake-driven global scams where AI can mimic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f_qrXKEDrd0) 2025-10-23T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 556.7K engagements "Is The Universe Made of Tiny Vibrating Strings With Lara Anderson What is string theory really Why does it need extra dimensions Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice welcome theoretical physicist and mathematician Lara Anderson to guide us through string theory higher dimensions and finding a unifying theory of everything. Could it be the long-sought bridge between quantum mechanics and Einsteins theory of gravity We explore the problem between relativity and quantum physics and why things break down when combined. Could strings be the key to unifying these two frameworks How do" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fplTT3IrxDw) 2025-06-24T18:20Z 5.4M followers, 1M engagements "Neil Tyson Demonstrates Absurdity of "Flat Earth" Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on the subject of our spherical world and this time he has not only science but history on his side. You can learn even more at https://brilliant.org/StarTalk/. Catch up with StarTalk Radio around the web: Twitter - https://twitter.com/StarTalkRadio Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram - http://instagram.com/startalkradio If you love StarTalk don't miss out on any news. Sign up for our free newsletter: http://www.startalkradio.net/newsletter Note: In illustrating a total lunar eclipse we used a bit of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hLPPE3_DVCw) 2018-03-09T15:32Z 5.4M followers, 9.3M engagements "Answering Fan Queries About Strange Matter the Insides of Black Holes & More Thanks to our friends at Babbel for sponsoring today's video Start speaking a new language in [--] weeks with Babbel 🎉 Get up to 60% OFF your subscription ➡ HERE: https://bit.ly/StarTalkAug What could we do to hide from the aliens Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about human radio wave signals strange matter universes inside black holes and other physics questions Could a spaceship constantly accelerate We talk about retrorockets the Equivalence Principle and space fueling stations." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i7vGoILa5qk) 2024-08-06T19:51Z 5.4M followers, 2.9M engagements "What Missions to Venus are REALLY like Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k-dpgLyyUD4) 2026-02-11T18:31Z 5.4M followers, 94.9K engagements "Fri the 13th of Apr [----] MIGHT be Impactful ☄ Asteroid Apophis Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k7cJW6HH9WA) 2025-04-22T21:57Z 5.4M followers, 135.4K engagements "Whats Up With Greenland Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. What's up with Greenland Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down some important points about Greenland from a scientific historical and geopolitical lens. Timestamps: 00:00 - A Strategic Position 03:28 - Melting Ice 05:50 - The Underground Tunnels 07:04 - Geopolitics of Greenland Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lUivkIrfKW4) 2026-02-12T22:10Z 5.4M followers, 662.3K engagements "Why Were Going Back to Venus with David Grinspoon Is there life in the Venusian Clouds Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice are joined by planetary astrobiologist David Grinspoon to discuss NASAs return to Venus our space future and whether well find life in our solar system. As a primary investigator on the upcoming DAVINCI mission David explains why we haven't sent a dedicated U.S. mission to our sister planet since the 1980s and how the history of "space futures" has always been a reflection of our own culture and politics. Neil and David explore the evolution of our planetary" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lpY0iY5PgRg) 2026-02-10T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 270.6K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lika Guhathakurta Discuss Our Current Solar Cycle Could a coronal mass ejection wipe out all electronics Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen learn about The Carrington Event eclipses and how the Parker Solar Probe doesnt melt with heliophysicist Lika Guhathakurta. How does energy get out of the sun What happens below the suns surface We break down the photosphere helioseismology and the sound of the sun. We discuss the [----] North American solar eclipse and some of Likas favorite eclipses. What makes some longer than others We explore the category five coronal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lty_55JbkmE) 2024-06-11T18:55Z 5.4M followers, 533.1K engagements "Mold on the International Space Station Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mPLwWnauNg4) 2026-01-22T20:31Z 5.4M followers, 656.5K engagements "How Common Knowledge Shapes the World with Steven Pinker Why do we need to know that other people know we know Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice dive into human psychology and how common knowledge is the invisible glue holding civilization together with cognitive scientist and author of When Everyone Knows What Everyone Knows Steven Pinker. How do we know we know that other people know we know We start with the biological roots of social coordination: does money only have value because we all agree it does How do common knowledge generators like eye contact and public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mTQsOBLEIV8) 2026-01-31T16:30Z 5.4M followers, 196.5K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains How X-Rays Work How do x-ray machines work On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore x-rays and how we use them. What do airport x-ray machines have to do with black holes Learn more about our partners at Solgaard here: https://solgaard.co/ We dive into astrophysics connection to the everyday x-ray machine and Riccardo Giacconis Nobel Prize-winning work. Learn about the electromagnetic spectrum and what it means to be transparent. Are all substances transparent to different bands of light Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 s on Amazon):" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mfcF_jrufig) 2022-11-29T20:55Z 5.4M followers, 172.1K engagements "Is the Big Bang Theory Wrong Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains. Are we rethinking the Big Bang On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice break down Big Bang skepticism and whats going on at the frontier of astrophysics. What are the core tenets of the Big Bang Theory We explore the frontier of scientific research and what ideas are being contested. We also walk through the scientific process and experimentations. Could the Big Bang just be a small piece of a bigger theory Learn about Vulcan the hypothetical planet pulling on Mercury that was invented to save Newtons Laws." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nJLh6Wha76A) 2022-09-06T19:38Z 5.4M followers, 1.4M engagements "What Billionaire Tech CEOs Get Wrong About The Future with Adam Becker Are we making science fiction a reality Is that a good thing Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and guest Adam Becker science communicator and author of More Everything Forever take a clear-eyed tour through sci-fi dreams tech-bro promises and the real science shaping our tomorrow. We explore the predictions made by billionaires and futurists who claim theyll build space empires conquer death and upload human consciousness. Adam breaks down how he researched the book by reading tech bro predictions cross-checking with experts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o6UdRXloqGc) 2025-12-06T16:01Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements "The Problem With Uploading Your Consciousness Cosmic Queries #105 Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/startalk Is your consciousness a quantum phenomenon Is the universe one predetermined block Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly answer grab bag questions about quantum theory the cosmological constant and retrocausality with astrophysicist Charles Liu. We explore a question about the Big Rip quarks and whether tearing the universe apart could spark a brand-new Big Bang. We break down why phantom energy would be required what" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p7lPFbiHwa0) 2026-02-14T18:26Z 5.4M followers, 36.2K engagements "Answering Questions About How Black Holes Die Entropy & Vacuums What is nothing Could a dying back hole cause the Big Bang Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about a black holes dying gasp lunar eclipses and the meaning of nothing. Why dont we see a lunar eclipse every month What happens when a black hole reaches the end of its life Could the Big Bang itself have been a black hole explosion Learn about how Hawking radiation accelerates the runaway evaporation of dying black holes and why their final last gasp would light up the universe in gamma rays. Is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qmX_DO26i94) 2025-10-21T18:18Z 5.4M followers, 861.9K engagements "Answering Questions About Our Flat Universe If the Milky Stopped Rotating & More If you crunched the asteroid belt into one object would it make a planet Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohost Chuck Nice answer fan questions about the shape of the universe the origin of matter the Casimir Force pizza toppings and more What are gluons and gravitons made of Can a carbon atom orbit a human Why do aliens always use Earth time in movies We speculate whether aliens should use Earth time and whether cryopods make sense in relativistic travel. Could binary star systems support stable planetary orbits We" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qmfR2aXHLtg) 2025-08-19T17:55Z 5.4M followers, 1.1M engagements "Your Brain is a Time Machine with Dean Buonomano Is time fundamental to the universe or a human construct Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore our brains relationship with time how we remember the past and project the future with Dean Buonomano Professor of Neurobiology and Psychology at UCLA. https://wwnorton.com/books/Your-Brain-Is-a-Time-Machine/ Your Brain Is a Time Machine: The Neuroscience and Physics of Time by Dean Buonomano Why do we measure time more accurately than any other dimension in physics How do our brains even tell time We compare man-made oscillators to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s5RBUSu0QUQ) 2026-01-17T16:01Z 5.4M followers, 555K engagements "Can information survive a black hole Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tHd6pn-AewY) 2026-02-03T19:34Z 5.4M followers, 100.5K engagements "On Being Wrong Is Neil deGrasse Tyson ever wrong Neil and Chuck Nice break down all the ways he can be wrong big moments when scientists were wrong from history and why science itself is never wrong. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Has Neil Ever Been Wrong 01:23 - To Be Scientifically Wrong 06:26 - To Be Wrong and Right at the Same Time 12:47 - Retracting the First Exoplanet 16:00 - Thinking Youre Right Despite Evidence 20:43 - Einsteins Blunder 23:00 - On Being Wrong Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery'" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ua-eXgUQZ8Y) 2025-01-30T18:02Z 5.4M followers, 2.7M engagements "Is Our Universe Inside a Black Hole Is our universe inside a black hole Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down intriguing new evidence along with other curious parallels that could point to the universe being inside a black hole. Is the edge of our universe an event horizon on a black hole in some other universe Timestamps: 00:00 - What is a Black Hole 1:26 - Mass of the Universe vs. A Black Hole This Size 2:36 - The Net Rotation of the Universe 5:55 - What This Means 6:48 - Closing Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vKeCr-MAyH4) 2025-06-19T22:34Z 5.4M followers, 6.4M engagements "Why It's Helpful to Bully Planets Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vjuXrJVHWh8) 2026-02-09T21:30Z 5.4M followers, 69.1K engagements "More Skywatching Tips from Neil deGrasse Tyson What do you see when you look up Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice run through some of Neils favorite skywatching tips and other cool things you can see in the sky. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: How to Look Up 00:25 - How to Delay Sunset 01:40 - Is it Darkest Before Dawn 03:50 - What Direction Does the Sun Rise and Set 07:44 - Skywatching in the City 09:09 - High Noon 11:35 - Following the North Star Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wNWkx1uftH8) 2025-05-29T21:45Z 5.4M followers, 598.7K engagements "Are Dyson Spheres even plausible ☀ Be sure to follow: The Astronomical Society @astrosocietypac Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wrbeXNYfRS8) 2025-03-11T18:01Z 5.4M followers, 2.7M engagements "How to Launch A Spacecraft Out of the Solar System How does a gravity assist work Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explain the slingshot effect and the spacecraft that weve sent out of the solar system with it (like Pioneer and Voyager missions). Is Pluto secretly the savior of humanity due to blunder on Pioneer [--] & 11s gold plaques We break it down Timestamps: 00:00 - The Slingshot Effect 01:25 - Pioneer [--] & 11: The First to Exit the Solar System 05:22 - Voyager & New Horizons 06:47 - How Gravity Assists Actually Speed You Up 08:07 - How to Fall Into the Sun 09:36 - Closing Thoughts" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x3SKmyMf8UE) 2026-02-06T21:20Z 5.4M followers, 450.6K engagements "New Black Hole Just Dropped Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. What happens when stellar-mass black holes merge Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the recent discovery of intermediate black holes and how the different sizes of black holes form. Learn about developments in black hole formation from core collapse to the supermassive black holes that occupy the centers of galaxies. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro: Black Hole Mergers 01:05 - Core Collapse &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xOBhNVoi0Mc) 2025-09-04T19:09Z 5.4M followers, 1.8M engagements "Answering Fan Questions About Photons Fire & Gravity Waves What is fire How do gravitational waves ripple through space-time Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Harrison Greenbaum answer grab bag questions about why supernovae form black holes photons the singularity and more First up where do photons come from What are they Neil gives us a crash course on photons potential energy and why falling out of a window is bad news. He explains how energy can be stored in atoms and how photons are born when electrons move between energy levels. Neil even shares some candle-making tips from his personal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ydUNt9zsz3c) 2024-10-29T18:05Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements "An Interview with the Winner of the [----] Nobel Prize in Physics John Martinis New cadets. New era. Infinite possibilities. Catch a new episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy every Thursday starting Jan. 15th on Paramount+. Can quantum tunneling occur at macroscopic scales Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice sit down with John Martinis UCSB physicist and [----] Nobel Prize winner in Physics to explore superconductivity quantum tunneling and what this means for the future of quantum computing. What exactly is macroscopic quantum tunneling and why did it take decades for its importance to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zMBcoEATKeY) 2026-01-13T19:10Z 5.4M followers, 571.9K engagements "Being wrong is actually the most exciting outcome 🤯 Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-AauqxekA5w) 2026-01-08T20:14Z 5.4M followers, 75.8K engagements "Confronting Neil with Our Burning Questions Yet Again Neil deGrasse Tyson answers the burning questions Chuck Nice Gary OReilly and the StarTalk Team have been saving all year about gravity as a force cosmic rays free will emergence and how physicists decide which equations to apply. What was Neils favorite non-astrophysics topic from the past year Chuck asks: Is gravity really a force or just the bending of spacetime Neil unpacks Einsteins equivalence principle curved spacetime acceleration versus gravity and why it may not matter which explanation you prefer. Are cosmic rays causing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-DBTGhbxL7k) 2026-01-03T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 581.6K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Time Dilation Is time relative On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore facts about Einsteins theory of relativity that keep them up at night. Does time always move at the same rate Discover fascinating properties of the fabric of space and time. Is it true that the faster you move the slower time ticks for you What other variables affect the passage of time Find out about the passage of time on objects orbiting Earth and how we compensate for that here on the surface. Does time dilation affect satellites What is time like for an" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1BCkSYQ0NRQ) 2022-02-08T23:10Z 5.4M followers, 3.3M engagements "Adaptibility: Humanitys Superpower with Herman Pontzer Whats the science of what makes humans special Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore how we evolved to be different from eachother what's up with Neanderthal DNA and humanity's superpower with Herman Pontzer evolutionary anthropologist and author of Adaptable: How Your Unique Body Works and Why Biology Unites Us. Is there such a thing as a textbook average human Herman explains how biological diversity is not a dividing factor but an expression of our shared humanity. Are skin color and race scientifically meaningful Why" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1OA6DcsCA1M) 2025-08-02T15:30Z 5.4M followers, 816K engagements "My Response to Terrence Howard Neil deGrasse Tyson responds to comments made by Terrence Howard reveals parts of his treatise and explores the nature of scientific discovery. Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1uLi1I3G2N4) 2024-06-13T16:48Z 5.4M followers, 15.2M engagements "Has SpaceX Done Anything NASA Hasn't Does SpaceX have a role in furthering the frontier of space exploration Neil deGrasse Tyson addresses comments on SpaceXs trip to Mars the role of public versus private enterprise in space exploration and whether companies can afford to take the risks needed in space travel. 00:00 - Introduction: On Elon 00:46 - SpaceX vs. NASA 03:43 - Advancing Frontiers in Private Enterprise 6:18 - SpaceXs Trip to Mars 7:30 - Artemis and Our Return to the Moon Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Jgev_YGl44) 2024-10-24T21:53Z 5.4M followers, 5.6M engagements "The Science of Star Trek with Dr. Charles Liu Find out more about Bitdefenders two decades of unparalleled cybersecurity excellence: https://bitdefend.me/StarTalkTA Could we create warp drive someday In this Star Trek-themed episode Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice team up with astrophysicist Charles Liu to dive into the science technology and legacy of one of the most influential sci-fi franchises of all time: Star Trek. We answer questions about quantum entanglement the size of electrons and the real science behind Trek tech or Treknology. How close are we to warp drives" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6CJQKaQ62M4) 2024-12-17T17:59Z 5.4M followers, 2.9M engagements "Tackling the Biggest Unsolved Problems in Math with 3Blue1Brown Why cant you divide by zero Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss higher dimensions dividing by zero and maths unsolved questions with math YouTuber Grant Sanderson @3blue1brown We explore the Clay Millennium Problems: seven unsolved puzzles in mathematics with a [--] million dollar prize. Grant shares his early fascination with the Twin Prime Conjecture. Are there infinitely many pairs of prime numbers that differ by two We pivot to the Navier-Stokes equations and the question of whether fluid flow can produce infinite energy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7DEWW1yUN74) 2025-05-27T21:03Z 5.4M followers, 1.9M engagements "Kate the Chemist Challenges Neil deGrasse Tyson to a Chemistry Experiment" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7OwwJZ1_hhc) 2024-05-22T23:46Z 5.4M followers, 3.7M engagements "How Quantum Physics Complicates Objective Truth with Elise Crull What happens when physics meets the big questions of philosophy Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with Elise Crull philosopher of physics at CUNY and author of The Einstein Paradox to explore physics philosophy and how thought experiments shape real science. Why did 20th-century physicists like Einstein Schrdinger and Bohr disagree about what quantum mechanics even means Why did Einstein insist that physics needed deeper explanations and how did philosophical thinking guide his breakthroughs Was he really" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ddzc57xxhzY) 2025-11-11T17:15Z 5.4M followers, 569.7K engagements "Is gold really rare or is it just elusive 💰 Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GG2Fqe8r5v4) 2024-09-08T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 7M engagements "Reefer Madness: The Science of Marijuana with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Dr. Staci Gruber Does weed make you faster On this episode Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary OReilly and Chuck Nice hash out the effects of cannabis with neuroscientist at Harvard Medical School and director of the MIND Program Dr. Staci Gruber. Is smoking dope really doping Will smoking weed make you run faster We break down if the science supports the decision to not let Shacarri Richarson compete in the Olympics after having tested positive for marijuana. What are the rules for banned substances What gets a substance" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GldRtyEqPt8) 2021-09-03T19:45Z 5.4M followers, 2.1M engagements "Everything You Need To Know About the Big Dipper Neil explains more than you ever needed to know about the Big Dipper. Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GtYauokrOFY) 2026-01-15T23:08Z 5.4M followers, 883.6K engagements "we could just blame the mole people at that point 🕳🌎 Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HJwZoQq0-a0) 2024-06-26T23:00Z 5.4M followers, 24.4M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Dimensions Whats up with the fourth dimension Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore the dimensions worldlines and what it would mean to be 4D. Learn about time and space and how we navigate through both. What would a 2D world be like for two-dimensional people We break down what it's like for 3D beings to interact with the second dimension and what it would be like for 4D beings to interact with the third dimension. Plus we discuss flying cars and whether we already have them. Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery'" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IYXX98GFcsQ) 2024-01-09T21:21Z 5.4M followers, 5.2M engagements "God LOVES a Race War Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JzSMKAAqmvQ) 2026-01-01T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements "The Real Danger Of A Zombie Apocalypse #neildegrassetyson #startalk startalk star talk startalk radio neil degrasse tyson neil tyson science space astrophysics astronomy podcast space podcast science podcast astronomy podcast niel degrasse tyson physics startalk star talk startalk radio neil degrasse tyson neil tyson science space astrophysics astronomy podcast space podcast science podcast astronomy podcast niel degrasse tyson physics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NNLSoCieC5s) 2023-11-06T16:11Z 5.4M followers, 244.4K engagements "Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains. Why do clocks go clockwise Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice ponder about the way we tell our time and more. We think about time geometrically and the history of timekeeping with sundials. What if timekeeping had been invented in the southern hemisphere Plus we discuss precision synchronization and chronometers on boats. Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 s on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P5rBJ746F1g) 2023-05-23T21:13Z 5.4M followers, 1.8M engagements "Engineering Humans for Deep Space with Ronke Olabisi What happens to the human body in deep space Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore tissue engineering Wolverine & Deadpools healing style and the science that could help humans adapt to long-term space travel with biomedical engineer Ronke Olabisi. We talk about the [---] Year Starship Project and the importance of attempting the impossible. We beg the question: if we lived our whole lives on a spaceship what would we need What questions have we not thought to ask Ronke explains the basics of tissue engineering" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PSvOJhSFUH4) 2024-08-17T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 551.2K engagements "What Is The Biggest Obstacle For Developing A Warp Drive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PZUBRAfxSVQ) 2023-05-22T22:58Z 5.4M followers, 176.4K engagements "Scientists Discuss How to Hibernate for Space Travel We've all seen sci-fi movies where astronauts go into deep sleep for long space journeys but how close are we to making that a reality Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly team up with Ryan Sprenger Senior Research Scientist at Fauna Bio to explore a question straight out of science fiction: can humans hibernate in space like animals do on Earth Ryan breaks down the science of hibernation and torpor explaining how animals like bears and ground squirrels lower their metabolic rates to survive harsh conditions. Learn how with the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ph5cr3KSCUg) 2024-09-21T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 548.8K engagements "How Real Are The James Webb Space Telescope Images What does space really look like to the naked eye Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down what space looks like to us the colors we see and how telescopes like JWST help us explore the cosmos. Is space really that colorful Learn about the human eye ROYGBIV and what colors our eyes see. How do you make a color image from infrared light that we cant see What would the JWST picture of the Carina Nebula look like to the naked eye And finally how do these color images help us do science Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RC4NUi-VwLY) 2024-03-12T20:58Z 5.4M followers, 463.2K engagements "Why Were Putting Nuclear Reactors on the Moon Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Why are we putting nuclear reactors on the moon Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down NASAs plan to put nuclear power on the moon and The Artemis Missions plan to establish a base there. Are we in a new space race Timestamps: 00:00 - Whats Up With Nuclear Reactors on the Moon 2:10 - The New Space Race 4:43 - Establishing a Base with the Artemis Program 8:58 - Why a Station on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RWL2efggMY0) 2025-08-21T21:12Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Space-time Continuum What are the consequences of playing with the SPACE-TIME CONTINUUM On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice break down the space-time continuum in real life and in pop culture. Find out about Einstein's special theory of relativity and our four dimensions. Neil and Chuck make lunch plans as they navigate space and time. What critiques does Neil have of The Terminator and Back to the Future What are some unintended complications of time travel Discover the concept of worldliness getting unstuck from time in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SJhovNXqH6A) 2021-06-29T18:41Z 5.4M followers, 612.6K engagements "What's Up with Earth's New 'Mini-Moon' Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Did Earth get a new moon Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down Earths new mini-moon" aka near-Earth object [----] PT5. He begs the question: what is a moon Timestamps: 00:00 - Whats Up With The Mini Moon 00:58 - [----] PT5 & Naming Asteroids 03:19 - Why Its Not a Moon 04:29 - Is It Noteworthy 06:07 - The Definition of a Moon Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SW-HJ4JhfoM) 2024-10-03T20:39Z 5.4M followers, 1.1M engagements "The Elements of Marie Curie with Dava Sobel How did Marie Skodowska-Curies discoveries in radioactivity change our understanding of the natural world Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice sit down with science writer Dava Sobel author of a new book on Skodowska-Curie to explore the enduring impact of her work on radioactivity. Discover how Skodowska-Curies meticulous research led to the isolation of radium and poloniumelements that unlocked the mysteries of radioactivity and laid the foundation for modern physics and chemistry. Learn how her insights paved the way for radioactive dating" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=V2ZMRWAlCuI) 2025-01-21T18:26Z 5.4M followers, 266.4K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Mercury in Retrograde Mercury is in Retrograde. What does that mean for you if it means anything at all Neil deGrasse Tyson is here to help you understand what it all means. Alongside comic co-host Chuck Nice we take a trip back in time to understand why this phrase has survived since the reign of the ancient Greeks. Discover what is actually happening when a planet goes into retrograde. Youll learn what the world was like before the scientific method was widely used and how the implementation of experimentation and hypothesis catapulted civilization forward. We" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VXQh1xFce7s) 2020-07-01T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 562.9K engagements "Answering Fan Queries About Multiverse Nesting Dolls Black Holes & Gravity Assists Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/startalk What if our universe is the inside of a black hole inside another black hole Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio answer a grab bag of fan questions about black hole mergers the misconception about gravity assists and if theres such a thing as laws of physics. Could you see the merger of two black holes from inside one What would the collision even look like without outside reference points Neil breaks down nested universes warped" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XmoD7mS5cCc) 2025-12-16T21:35Z 5.4M followers, 325.9K engagements "Bill Nye Gives Neil deGrasse Tyson a Tour of the Planetary Society Thanks to our friends at @planetarysociety for partnering with us on this episode To support their mission and the future of space advocacy head over to https://www.planetary.org/startalk Join Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye as they hang out at and explore Bills office at The Planetary Society. What sort of space-y artifacts will they find Watch our latest podcast with Bill Nye https://youtu.be/6J66WQOmYYg Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The Planetary Society 01:15 - Light Sail 3:15 - Mars Meteorite 3:58 - Letters to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xq7l7V2Mhws) 2025-01-02T20:47Z 5.4M followers, 615.8K engagements "Let's have this ready for when the aliens visit Earth👽" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z3tUUhN6Ww0) 2022-03-09T22:27Z 5.4M followers, 5.7M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Worldlines What do Zoom calls and Einsteins Theory of Relativity have in common On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore worldlines and the technology that is helping us hack the spacetime continuum and track particle paths through spacetime. What is a worldline Learn about the connection between space and time. What are the ways you could prevent an asteroid from hitting Earth Youll also learn about telephones worldlines and how a time machine would work. How does Zoom break down the space-time continuum Get the NEW Cosmic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZU9YIkttdiA) 2022-03-29T19:26Z 5.4M followers, 346.3K engagements "Will An Asteroid Hit Earth in [----] Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Whats up with the asteroid that is headed towards Earth Neil DeGrasse Tyson breaks down 2024-YR4 its likelihood of impact where it would hit and whether we can deflect it. Plus astronomer Rick Binzel helps us break down the Torino scale and how worried people should be. Is this going to be like the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs Timestamps: 00:00 - Whats Up With the Asteroid" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_-ZB2Z7VtmE) 2025-02-20T23:21Z 5.4M followers, 3.7M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson and Terry Crews Answer Your Questions Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Subscribe through my link for 50% off the Vantage plan during their biggest sale of the year for a limited time. What does it take to truly thrive on Mars Neil deGrasse Tyson and Terry Crews answer grab bag questions about Mars magnetic fields photons Hot Ones spicy wings and the entropy of muscles. We discuss whether we could develop technology to create an artificial magnetic field to shield future Mars colonists. Would living underground" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bNE13b7UMhs) 2024-11-16T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.5M engagements "What YOU need to do to win a Nobel Prize in Physics Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bub_N0RqLkc) 2026-01-13T19:48Z 5.4M followers, 94K engagements "The Many Motions of Mother Earth Do we ever stop moving Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down all the ways we are moving throughout the universe from Earth's rotation precession to the Milky Way galaxys movement toward the Great Attractor. Timestamps: 00:00 - Everything thats in Motion 00:11 - Rotating Earth 01:15 - Earths Precession & Chandler Wobble 04:17 - Elliptical Orbit 05:27 - Orbiting the Galaxy 07:02 - Falling Towards Andromeda 08:26 - Can You Feel It 09:00 - Earth & the Moon 10:17 - Closing Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c6tfq-OOgaQ) 2025-12-13T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 728K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Teaches You About the Layers of Our Atmosphere Why does Earths atmosphere have layers Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down the different layers in Earths atmosphere (troposphere stratosphere mesosphere thermosphere) and whats going on up there. How does the stratosphere put a lid on Earths weather Where does Aurora take place CONCORDE a First Visit to Helsinki May the 22nd [----] by Kauko Helavuo (YouTube ID: VRP_jkjOTC8) via Wikimedia Commons Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution [---] Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cOO1oBRYT40) 2025-10-09T20:16Z 5.4M followers, 1M engagements "The Space Race Never Ended Are we in a new space race Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the original space race from Sputnik through the dawn of NASA and Apollo [--] putting man on the moon to our contemporary race back to the moon against China with the Artemis Program. Learn how geopolitics influences our spirit of exploration in space and more. Timestamps: 00:00 - Whats Up with the Space Race 1:49 - The Start of NASA 2:55 - The Apollo Era 5:52 - We Stopped Going to the Moon 8:32 - The Space Race Against China & The Artemis Program 12:39 - The Artemis Accords Check out our second channel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cy_H2BeE_Nk) 2025-09-25T18:33Z 5.4M followers, 1.9M engagements "Ask Neil Anything December [----] Free Patreon Exclusive Happy Holidays StarTalkians 🎄 We're reaching behind the paywall to bring you exclusive Patreon content; consider it our gift to you. In this edition of our monthly 'Ask Me Anything' series Neil and Chuck tackle written questions from our Patrons before inviting a few dial-ins from the StarTalk VIP tier. Wanna participate in these AMA sessions Now's the time to get in on our holiday discount Learn more here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hoaTJ-g7DNc) 2025-12-25T16:01Z 5.4M followers, 618.3K engagements "The Race for the Next Generation of Rockets with Jeff Thornburg What will the future of space look like Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the engineering challenges and scientific questions shaping the next era of aerospace with aerospace engineer and CEO of Portal Space Systems Jeff Thornburg. From the Mars missions to the development of reliable reusable rockets we ask: how do we build spacecraft that are fast safe and simple enough to transform space into a true commercial frontier We discuss the balancing act between government funding and private investment: why do" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kuK8Z7sxX_8) 2025-10-07T17:38Z 5.4M followers, 995K engagements "Why Earth has a magnetic field 🧲 On this Short Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why Earth has a magnetic field. Clipped from our full Explainer "What Are the Northern Lights"" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l0-Zu0QctQY) 2022-09-28T17:58Z 5.4M followers, 872.3K engagements "The Science of the Matrix with Laurence Fishburne Try Rocket Money for free: https://RocketMoney.com/StarTalk Are we all living in The Matrix Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with actor Laurence Fishburne to explore the science of The Matrix simulation theory and who has the better deep voice. Would you take the red pill Would you rather have truth or normalcy We explore the choice Morpheus presents Neo and how it pertains to science. Laurence shares the experience of bringing Morpheus to life. He and Neil unpack the films profound symbolism as well as discuss the blending of ancient mythology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l8L9Z2vmMTQ) 2025-01-15T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 4.4M engagements "Everything You Want to Know About Clouds How do clouds get made Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down the different types of clouds and how they form. Finally it's time to get our heads in the clouds What is the difference between a cumulus cloud and a cumulonimbus cloud We explore the interplay between air temperature and water vapor in cloud formation. Why does it rain How does hail get made Learn about hurricanes cirrus clouds orographic clouds and cloud streets. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Clouds 00:25 - Why Are Clouds Up There 2:30 - Cumulous Clouds & Rainstorms 4:12 - Why" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mbuMm0gxFeE) 2024-07-04T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 675.5K engagements "Discussing the Frontier of Particle Physics with Brian Cox Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. How much more physics is out there to be discovered Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with physicist professor and rockstar Brian Cox to discuss everything from the Higgs boson life beyond our planet and the fundamental forces that guide our universe. We dive into the cutting-edge world of particle physics. Brian explains the incredible discoveries made at CERN" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=urFIHf5coxE) 2025-02-04T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 5.5M engagements "StarTalk Podcast: Cosmic Queries The Deep with Neil deGrasse Tyson Why are we here Who are we What is the meaning of life On this episode of StarTalk Radio Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on a range of topics that stem from the deepest thoughts ideas and feelings we share about our place in the universe. *Segment timecodes at bottom of description* What boggles your mind The expansion of the universe The study of black holes Neil explains why hes boggled by research being done in the field of neuroscience. We ponder if the human brain will" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vMFS-pCHb3w) 2019-10-25T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.4M engagements "Neil & Anil Seth Discuss Consciousness in the Universe Are we on the brink of merging with machines Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly dive into the mysteries of consciousness with neuroscientist and author Anil Seth professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex and author of Being You: A New Science of Consciousness. Together they explore questions surrounding the nature of our minds the boundaries of intelligence and humanity's place in the universe. Is consciousness unique to humans or could it extend to animals machines or even" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vxux1OkHBIw) 2025-01-25T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 945.4K engagements "Why Did the Universe Create Life With David Krakauer What is life What is intelligence What is complexity Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly learn how complexity science chaos theory and emergence could be the key to understanding our place in the universe with David Krakauer president of the Santa Fe Institute and professor in complex systems. If chemistry is universal could music be We dive into what makes something universal why Mars is inhabited by robots and how cities economies and societies exhibit emergent behaviors. We explore the roots of complexity science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wGhRW-pJWIc) 2025-08-16T15:01Z 5.4M followers, 976.2K engagements "StarTalk Podcast: Neil deGrasse Tyson on Avengers: Endgame Screen Rant made a video that features Neil's thoughts on Captain Marvel in Avengers: Endgame. Watch it here - https://youtu.be/iUJ4qcdvQb0 Avengers assemble On this episode of StarTalk Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer fan questions about Marvels latest film Avengers: Endgame. Rae Wynn-Grant PhD conservation scientist and National Geographic Society fellow joins to talk about the ecological impact of Thanos snap. There will be plenty of spoilers - so dont listen to this until you watch the movie You have been warned. What" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wwEW08VDSTU) 2019-06-20T18:57Z 5.4M followers, 1.8M engagements "Answering Questions about Hubble Tension Dyson Spheres & Relativity Is now just an illusion Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Paul Mecurio answer questions on the Higgs Field dark energy and the feasibility of Dyson spheres with astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi. We discuss Hakeems role as CEO of the Astronomical Society and his work on NASAs IMAP satellite designed to study the boundary of our solar system. He shares his vision for making astronomy more accessible the difference between nerds and geeks and why he doesnt wear gold. Then we tackle the growing mystery of the universes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y8b93R3kfso) 2025-03-11T18:01Z 5.4M followers, 930.1K engagements "How Could Time Have Been Invented Differently" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zNA9VP-sqgk) 2023-05-24T20:49Z 5.4M followers, 2.3M engagements "Superhero Science: StarTalk Live with Charles Liu Why cant we run through walls if atoms are mostly empty space Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice Gary OReilly and astrophysicist Charles Liu explore force fields warp drive invisibility and quantum physics behind superhero powers. If Superman swoops in to catch a falling Lois Lane wouldnt she hit him like a bug on a windshield Could his physiology including his digestive system be super too And what would happen if Supermans methane-packed farts met his heat vision The gang imagines a literal human flamethrower. How can Superman see colors with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-QtKazCBdSk) 2025-11-22T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 502.4K engagements "The Value of Unexpected Results What is the goal of an experiment Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down the scientific process and why unexpected results are what make science so fascinating. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Unexpected results 00:21 - The Scientific Process 02:30 - Designing an Experiment: MichelsonMorley 06:11 - Upending Expectations: Accelerating Universe & Number of Galaxies 10:55 - Closing Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1hIoAs7QGKM) 2026-01-08T20:07Z 5.4M followers, 208.7K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Reflects on Getting Older Should we resist getting old Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss getting older the meaning of death and the value of wisdom. How do you plan to age gracefully Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Getting Older 01:18 - Reliving the Glory Days 04:45 - Learning Every Day 10:41 - The Meaning of Death 12:48 - A Proverb Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2C-Hy9NFbEE) 2025-11-13T17:43Z 5.4M followers, 1.2M engagements "Why Does The Universe Exist Fan Grab Bag With Neil deGrasse Tyson Why does the universe exist Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about black holes wormholes the expansion of the universe and more What are our options to solve the crisis in cosmology Can we answer the question: why does the universe exist We discuss the meaning of life and get scientific and philosophical with it. Is it all just physics What happens to matter when it reaches the singularity and not just the event horizon Learn about Hawking radiation and spaghettification and the mysteries that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2OlcxUQ4jgM) 2023-02-09T23:54Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Reacts to Science TikToks Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice try to get to the bottom of TikTok's new STEM feed reacting to videos about space physics and more Are TikTok creators revolutionizing the way we learn And how does TikTok ensure the science it serves up is legit Learn about the TikTok STEM feed and how it helps get verified science to more people. #TikTok_Partner Creators featured in this video: - https://www.tiktok.com/@veritasium - https://www.tiktok.com/@keatsdidit - https://www.tiktok.com/@cleoabram - https://www.tiktok.com/@tamuphysastr -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3i59t2i7lhM) 2025-07-01T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 524.4K engagements "A quick lesson in how to communicate with Aliens 👽 👽 Hint: it's math related.link in bio 🔗 watch the full video on YouTube#StarTalk #UAP Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8uXl-8RYic4) 2024-12-31T19:03Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The Sunset Illusion In this StarTalk Radio explainer video Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice are exploring whats really going on when you watch those beautiful sunrises and sunsets. To start youll get a refresher on how the days of the week were named. Then we discuss our pre-Copernican vocabulary to describe whats going on in the sky. Youll learn how refraction and our atmosphere impact sunrise and sunset. Neil tells us why when you think youre watching the sunset or sunrise the sun is already past the point you're seeing. Neil also tells us how" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9bww_ux8NCo) 2020-07-29T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 737.6K engagements "Particles walk into the Higgs field and get swole 💪 Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9c1wmWefwxo) 2024-07-09T23:35Z 5.4M followers, 1.6M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson: The Sun Doesnt Always Rise In The East Everyones heard the phrase The Sun rises in the East and sets in the West. But how true is it Well in this video Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate this popular phrase and the meaning behind it. Youll learn why the phrase is broadly true but not true most of the time. Neil tells us the one zone on Earth where the Sun rises in the East and sets in the West all the time. Then we ask what happens if you live in the Arctic And we explore why when youre on the North or South poles the sun rises everywhere." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DCJJk7LjzSI) 2020-07-08T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 450.8K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Three Levels of Earth Orbit Where is the best place to put a satellite Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down LEO MEO and GEO how they work and whats going on up there. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Earth Orbits 1:06 - Isaac Newton Discovering Orbits 2:25 - Low Earth Orbit 4:37 - Geosynchronous Orbit 7:23 - Medium Earth Orbit 9:46 - Satellites for Communication Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DVHVc9Td580) 2025-05-23T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 330.9K engagements "Its Getting Harder To Know Whats Real Scams are a trillion-dollar industry; keep your loved ones safe with Bitdefender: https://bitdefend.me/90-StarTalk What is real on the internet Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down deepfakes discusses the time a deepfake video tricked Terry Crews and learns about how AI is used to deceive with the help of Bitdefender Chief Security Strategist Alex Cosoi. Timestamps: 00:00 - ITS FLAT 00:29 - What is Deep About a Deepfake 2:35 - Neil Getting Deepfaked 6:06 - The Stakes of Political Deepfakes 8:11 - Scams to Watch Out For 13:50 - Are We Losing Against Deepfakes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EA0Bx2OeDj8) 2025-10-30T17:36Z 5.4M followers, 2.2M engagements "The Search for Aliens with SETI Co-Founder Jill Tarter Are we alone in the universe Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen sit down with one of the founders of the SETI Institute Jill Tarter to explore the search for intelligent life beyond Earth technosignatures The Drake Equation and more. Jill shares how programming early computers led her to a career scanning the cosmos and why brown dwarfs once seemed like the answer to the galaxys missing mass. She addresses public suspicions of government coverups explains what SETI actually listens for and reveals why radio waves remain" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K2z685OhYCU) 2025-08-26T17:33Z 5.4M followers, 555.4K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson and Richard Dawkins Discuss Science Religion & Evolution Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with evolutionary biologist and author of The Genetic Book of the Dead Richard Dawkins. Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access this month. Neil and Richard talk about evolution whether we were designed how we are living reflections of our ancestors and much much more. Why did it take so long to come up with the idea for natural selection Learn about Darwins dangerous idea and the history of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KPh0LOCWT5A) 2024-06-18T20:21Z 5.4M followers, 6.6M engagements "Fact-Checking Medical Claims on the Internet with Dr. Noc Is medical misinformation just noise on the internet or a life-threatening epidemic Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly team up with pharmaceutical scientist and social media medfluencer Morgan McSweeny (aka Dr. Noc) to break down common internet medical myths from Big Pharma to raw milk to vaccine hesitancy. Plus a discussion with Academy Award Nominated filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy (http://scotthamiltonkennedy65/) from SHOT IN THE ARM (https://shotinthearmmovie.com/) a film where Neil served as Executive Producer and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mo3A4MgFDuE) 2025-05-24T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 713.8K engagements "How Our Coastlines Will Change How did Earth get its coastlines Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore prehistoric coastlines the Ice Age and why Florida is temporary. Why does the shape of the coastline change Learn about the continental shelf and how the Ice Age impacted the oceans. What did Earths coastlines look like during the Ice Age Find out about the Bering Strait Land Bridge and how early humans may have used it to cross into the Americas. We discuss how civilization grew in stable climate and how that will change over time. Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NiltX1ltHUM) 2024-04-09T22:43Z 5.4M followers, 1.5M engagements "Astrophysicists Discuss New Evidence for Dark Matter Stars Did JWST discover dark stars Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the dark universe and how learning about dark matter could help uncover the mystery of JWSTs primordial objects with theoretical physicist Katherine Freese. Check out Katherine Freese's new book 'Alien Earths: Planet Hunting in the Cosmos' https://read.macmillan.com/lp/alien-earths/ Is dark matter a particle We discuss Einstein humanity's big questions and particle candidates for dark matter. What is a WIMP Learn about the four forces in the universe and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PKQ0W2Yx0VE) 2024-07-16T19:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.2M engagements "Adam Riess FLEXES his bling at Neil deGrasse Tyson Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PdfhZf3HeFA) 2025-12-28T14:15Z 5.4M followers, 98.3K engagements "David Chalmers Discusses the Hard Problem of Consciousness What exactly is consciousness and why is it such a hard problem to solve Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly take you deep into the mysteries of consciousness and objective reality David Chalmers a philosopher and cognitive scientist. How do we understand the core of subjective experience We explore the philosophical and neuroscientific angles of consciousness. Why do some experts believe consciousness arises from the sensory cortex while others point to the prefrontal cortex And what does this mean for how we" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Pr-Hf7MNQV0) 2024-11-02T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.4M engagements "Astrophysicists Discuss Whether JWST Discovered Alien Exoplanets Has JWST found potential alien worlds Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen learn about exoplanet discovery on the frontier how higher oxygen gave us dinosaurs and what type of life could evolve on alien worlds with astrophysicist and astrobiologist Lisa Kaltenegger. Lisa tells us about breaking down the chemical signature of newfound rocky planets. When will we have telescopes that will see the surface of these exoplanets If an alien on a different planet pointed a telescope at us what signs of life would they see Is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QL9IMLJktOI) 2024-07-09T19:06Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Celebrates the Hubble Space Telescope's 30th Anniversary Neil deGrasse Tyson celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope launch with comic co-host Chuck Nice and Jennifer Wiseman astrophysicist and senior project scientist for the Hubble Space Telescope. You'll learn why Hubble offers a different perspective being above Earth's atmosphere compared to ground-based telescopes. Find out why the size of the space shuttle dictated the size of Hubble itself. You'll learn how the Earth can sometimes be "in the way" when Hubble is trying to glimpse the cosmos." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SdwSwZ_RDkY) 2020-04-08T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 185.1K engagements "What is 3I/ATLAS Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy physics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T1oxhYZZhes) 2025-12-13T14:15Z 5.4M followers, 173.8K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Celebrates Mothers Day with His Mom To celebrate this Mothers Day Neil deGrasse Tyson is conducting a very special interview with a very very special guest: his mom Sunchita Toni Feliciano Tyson What was Neil like as a child Were his science experiments tearing down the house Toni is here to dish and to share details about her own incredible life. Youll hear Toni tell her story about growing up in New York City during the 1930s. She tells us how she learned English by listening to the radio. And why she calls New York City the learning laboratory. Youll hear how she went" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T3KkTIAlYZs) 2020-05-08T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 446.1K engagements "Scientists Discuss Music and the Origins of Language Did early humans sing before they could talk Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discover how music helps us recall memories the singing Neanderthal theory. the default mode network and how music can be used as medicine with neuroscientist and bestselling author Daniel Levitin. Would we have been able to communicate with aliens using music like in Close Encounters of a Third Kind We explore Levitins new book I Heard There Was A Secret Chord which explores how music not only enriches our lives but also impacts our brains behavior and health." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TvtNElAmVqU) 2024-10-05T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.5M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Rainbows Is there really a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice break down the science behind rainbows. We dive into what makes a rainbow and even double rainbows. Discover what Isaac Newton wrote about in his book of Opticks. How did people think vision worked We discuss a simple experiment you can do with the visual light spectrum at home. How does sunlight interacting with raindrops create a rainbow What is the end of the rainbow Is there anything over it Find out how every rainbow is your own" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Tya42OhUwxY) 2022-03-15T21:41Z 5.4M followers, 138.8K engagements "The Physics of Sci-Fi Monsters with Charles Liu Would Godzilla be structurally sound or too big for its own weight Neil deGrasse Tyson with co-host Matt Kirshen and Geek-in-Chief Charles Liu takes a look at the monsters that have terrified us like the zombies in The Last of Us or Godzilla and the scary speculative science behind them. Are black holes cosmic cookie monsters Charles shares his favorite creature Godzilla as Japans way of processing nuclear trauma. What does it mean that the monster came from radiation Neil recalls his childhood fascination with Rodans supersonic flight and asks:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UwlV-mflc7o) 2025-10-28T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 880.2K engagements "Answering Fan Questions About Nuclear Fusion the Smallest Unit of Time and the Early Universe Can nuclear fusion become the ultimate renewable energy source Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about transporters the smallest unit of time expansion and other ideas that push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. The discussion begins with an exploration of nuclear fusion the process that powers the stars. Neil explains the difference between fission and fusion and the challenges of achieving controlled fusion on Earth and the potential it holds for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W0nDug4JBZ4) 2024-09-10T20:01Z 5.4M followers, 2.6M engagements "Scientists Just Discovered the Biggest Black Hole Jets Ever How do black holes get giant jets Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the anatomy of black holes and how the newly discovered black hole Porphyrion got the largest x-ray jets in the universe. Learn about accretion disks x-ray satellites and the first black hole ever found. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Black Hole Jets 00:23 - The Anatomy of a Black Hole 02:23 - How You Get Jets 03:37 - Porphyrion 05:31 - Detecting the First Black Holes Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZnkO2ZN70CQ) 2024-11-21T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 457.2K engagements "Why Earths Rotation Speed is Changing Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Why is the Earth spinning faster Neil deGrasse Tyson explains whats up with Earths rotational velocity and how different factors can add or subtract leap seconds to our year. Is climate change affecting Earths spin Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: What Up With Earth Spinning Faster 00:12 - Standardizing Time & Adding Leap Seconds 2:47 - Earth Speeding Up 3:26 - What Effects" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_EJ0LlB35ds) 2025-07-17T17:28Z 5.4M followers, 1.5M engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson and Kate the Chemist Answer Chemistry Questions What is chemistry Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice take fan questions on exothermic reactions PFAS ice cream sugar fire and more with Kate Biberdorf aka Kate the Chemist. Fundamentally what is a chemical reaction Kate breaks down the basis of chemistry how it overlaps with thermodynamics and exo- versus endothermic reactions. Why is Gallium a liquid in the US but listed as a solid in the UK Plus Kate schools Neil on how adding salt to ice can help you make homemade ice cream. If hydrogen and oxygen are both" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b5rWYARlqyg) 2024-05-21T19:50Z 5.4M followers, 455K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Planetary Alignment" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d7hAFGjnmx8) 2023-06-14T19:54Z 5.4M followers, 1.8M engagements "Scientists Discuss the Future of Biological Computing Can you make a computer chip out of neurons Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore organoid intelligence teaching neurons to play Pong and how biology can enhance technology with neuroscientist and Chief Scientific Officer at Cortical Labs Brett Kagan. Can you make computers out of biological building blocks Learn about how neurons self-organize embodied networks and how to help computers understand the real world. We explore whether AGI can be achieved with wetware or with silicon-based hardware. We talk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dWCryxkixKw) 2024-06-22T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 617K engagements "Do Psychedelics Unlock a Deeper Truth With Rick Doblin & Neil deGrasse Tyson Do psychedelics reveal a different objective reality Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about psychedelic drugs treating PTSD and other mind-bending research with President of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Rick Doblin. Thanks to Overview for sponsoring todays video. To learn more head to https://www.WearOverview.com and use code StarTalk at checkout for 20% off. How do psychedelics work What makes a drug psychedelic Learn about the history of psychedelics in the United" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g17-mzQemUw) 2023-12-14T22:48Z 5.4M followers, 427.7K engagements "Living in a Simulation with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Nick Bostrom Cosmic Queries Are we in a simulation On this episode Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice take a deep dive into simulation theory consciousness and free will with Oxford theorist Nick Bostrom. Is this The Matrix Why do we even think we may be in a simulation We get into the reasons why the simulation hypothesis may or may not be true. Are there simulations within simulations What is an ancestor simulation We explore different types of simulations and what the purpose may be. Could higher beings be making simulations" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g2rJITW9viw) 2021-12-23T17:11Z 5.4M followers, 562.3K engagements "Astrophysicists Rethink the Timeline of the Universe How did galaxies form in the early universe Neil deGrasse Tyson and astrophysicist Charles Liu sit down to discuss the evolution of our timeline of the universe and how JWST findings are upending our understanding of galaxies. Will we have to rethink what a galaxy is Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The Most Distant Galaxies 01:16 The Early Universe 03:06 - Do You Have To Make a Star To Make a Galaxy 07:25 - Could We Find Galaxies at Redshift [--] 09:48 - The Parameters of the Universe Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g_3nana3R3Q) 2025-05-01T20:23Z 5.4M followers, 974.5K engagements "Neil deGrasse Tyson & Charles Liu Make Predictions About the Future What does the future hold Neil deGrasse Tyson teams up with comic co-host Chuck Nice Gary OReilly and astrophysicist Charles Liu to break down our visions of the future and take Neil to task on his own predictions. The conversation kicks off with the accuracy of science fiction predictions. Are we living in The Jetsons era yet We explore the years that science fiction takes place and compare them with where we are now. From Amazons robotic warehouses to AI assistants how much of our future is already here and what did sci-fi" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=izTre_7g1XU) 2025-03-15T15:30Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements "Cosmic Queries Quantum Catastrophe with Neil deGrasse Tyson & Brian Cox What is the black hole information paradox On this episode Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the Higgs Boson quantum entanglement and black holes with particle physicist Brian Cox. Is mass actually a property of matter Find out about matters interactions with the Higgs Field the ATLAS Experiment at CERN and what would happen if the Higgs Field malfunctioned. Discover the quantum field: What would it look like in the early universe What would happen if light had mass If nothing can travel faster than" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jWV3GZfxGHk) 2022-07-28T21:00Z 5.4M followers, 841.4K engagements "The sci-fi problem no one talks about Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ksKk-U-rWMY) 2026-02-06T16:01Z 5.4M followers, 96.6K engagements "How England Colonized Time How did we all agree on the time Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down time zones Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and how England managed to colonize time. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: What Time Is It 1:00 - More or Less Time Zones 04:00 - How the Brits Got Time 6:45 - Putting the Mean in GMT 10:56 - Closing Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mkVxJVgO1QY) 2025-09-18T19:01Z 5.4M followers, 612.6K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"how successful is SpaceX really Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss"
YouTube Link 2024-10-25T22:00Z 5.4M followers, 955.9K engagements
"What Social Media Is Doing To Gen Alpha with Jonathan Haidt Is social media rewiring childhood and fueling a mental health crisis Neil deGrasse Tyson is joined by comic co-host Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly to explore the costs of growing up online and how to take back childhood with social psychologist and author of The Anxious Generation Jonathan Haidt. Have we been overprotecting kids in the real world and underprotecting them online What happens when children miss out on risky play that builds resilience and antifragility Could over-cushioned playgrounds and cancelled sports have set the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-11T13:59Z 5.4M followers, 456.2K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson and Brian Greene Confront the Edge of our Understanding How do particles get mass Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover squarks sneutrinos the Higgs boson and whether dark matter has a particle with theoretical physicist Brian Greene. Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on Space and Science news. Save 40% off through my link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Can we finally get to the bottom of what happens when a quark falls into a black hole Learn about the ultraviolet catastrophe the start of quantum physics and Max"
YouTube Link 2024-07-02T18:15Z 5.4M followers, 4.8M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Wormholes What is a wormhole On this StarTalk explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate the science of wormholes and how they work. Youll learn how gravity is the curvature of spacetime. We talk about the speed limit of the universe and how to break it using a wormhole. But how do you keep a wormhole open Is it prone to collapse All that plus Neil and Chuck explore classic time travel movies like Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure Back to the Future Time Bandits Contact and more Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio"
YouTube Link 2020-12-16T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 762.1K engagements
"Why Some Circles Are Greater Than Others What is the shortest distance between two points on a sphere Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down Mercator projection maps what great circles are and how they trace their origins to ancient religious tradition. Is the greatest circle the one we make along the way Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Great Circles 01:08 - What is a great circle 03:01 - Longitude & Latitude 4:22 - The Golden Age of Islam 7:43 - The Weird World of Spherical Trigonometry 9:52 - Mercator Projection Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T19:49Z 5.4M followers, 1M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson's Guide to Skywatching What does AM or PM mean Neil deGrasse Tyson walk comedian Chuck Nice through the different lines in the sky their meanings and how they are used in science. How do you use the coordinates for a specific star Discover the suns path along the sky how far it travels every day and what Chuck thought AM and PM meant. We explore using right ascension and declination to create coordinates for stars. How does Earths precession get factored into this coordinate system Learn about lines like the meridian celestial equator ecliptic and the galactic equator."
YouTube Link 2024-04-02T21:14Z 5.4M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye Catch Up Thanks to our friends at @planetarysociety for partnering with us on this episode To support their mission and the future of space advocacy head over to https://www.planetary.org/startalk Could life hitchhike across planets What color is the sky on Mars Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye the current CEO of the Planetary Society team up to discuss the science and advocacy that goes into space exploration unraveling the threads of discovery that define humanity's quest to understand the cosmos. Bill and Neil discuss the tantalizing possibility of life"
YouTube Link 2024-12-10T20:56Z 5.4M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Does Cold Exist #neildegrassetyson #startalk startalk star talk startalk radio neil degrasse tyson neil tyson science space astrophysics astronomy podcast space podcast science podcast astronomy podcast niel degrasse tyson physics startalk star talk startalk radio neil degrasse tyson neil tyson science space astrophysics astronomy podcast space podcast science podcast astronomy podcast niel degrasse tyson physics"
YouTube Link 2023-11-17T16:14Z 5.4M followers, 4.9M engagements
"Decoding Stonehenge with Neil deGrasse Tyson In this explainer we 're exploring the mystery of Stonehenge. Who built it Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice talk about the prehistoric landmark and its ancient connection to the stars. Could it have been made by aliens HUGE thanks to our friends at Privateer and Omega for bringing StarTalk to London and Stonehenge To learn more about either please visit: https://mission.privateer.com/ https://www.omegawatches.com/ Learn about StarTalks trip to London and adventures at Stonehenge during the summer solstice. What was the purpose"
YouTube Link 2022-10-25T21:55Z 5.4M followers, 862.5K engagements
"What I Think About Stupid People Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 320.1K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Wind Chill Factor and More Its time for some more knowledge you didnt think you needed to know. Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice team up for another StarTalk explainer about the science behind wind chill and more. What is wind chill factor Find out how the temperature of the air interacts with your skin. We explore why a breeze can help rapidly alter your temperature when youre interacting with the elements. Youll learn why your skin will cool faster in a mix of air and water. Discover how to create a liquid chill factor. Is there still wind chill"
YouTube Link 2020-08-26T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 485.2K engagements
"Is It A Comet or Alien Technology Is interstellar object 3I/ATLAS actually aliens visiting our solar system Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the philosophy behind the god of the gaps and how the modern-day equivalent might be thinking that things are aliens. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The God of the Gaps 01:10 - God in Principia Mathematica 02:58 - Interstellar Visitors 06:50 - Oumuamua & Interstellar Objects Anomalous Features 09:39 - Conclusions Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T17:02Z 5.4M followers, 4.1M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Uranus How did Uranus get its name On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explain the names in our solar system and how the first discovered planet and its moons got their names. Travel through time to the discovery and naming of Uranus the first time an individual William Herschel discovered a planet. How did the planets get their names Roman gods Greek myths and a British King Find out what Uranus was originally called and the story behind the naming of its moons. Is there a method to all these names Support us on Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2021-11-23T20:21Z 5.4M followers, 347.9K engagements
"How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything with Michio Kaku & Neil deGrasse Tyson How will quantum computing change the world Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about the development of quantum computing and what it means for humanity with theoretical physicist Michio Kaku. What will quantum computing do beyond regular computing Find out about the race to create the first all-purpose quantum computer and Michios book Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything. Discover quantum bits and how quantum computing breaks from binary."
YouTube Link 2023-05-18T19:56Z 5.4M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Scientists Discuss the AI Alignment Problem Thanks to our friends at Future of Life Institute for supporting todays episode. To learn more about FOL and this year's winners make sure to visit https://futureoflife.org/ How can we ensure technology evolves ethically in a rapidly advancing world Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice & Gary OReilly dive into the challenges of designing a future where human values and cutting-edge AI coexist with The Future of Life Awards [----] recipients Batya Friedman and Steve Omohundro. Batya introduces us to the concept of value-sensitive design and how"
YouTube Link 2024-12-14T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 316.6K engagements
"Dr. Andrew Mummery shows us why Interstellar's time dilation near black holes is no sci-fi stretch🌌 Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse"
YouTube Link 2024-08-28T23:00Z 5.4M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Why Are We Seeing More Frequent Auroras Whats up with the aurora moving south How does aurora even work Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down why people are seeing more aurora activity what aurora is the solar cycle and more Timestamps: 00:00 - Whats Up with Aurora 00:17 - What is Aurora 2:09 - Why is Aurora Borealis Moving South 3:00 - The Solar Maximum 5:21 - Dark Skies 6:55 - Space Weather Prediction 8:28 - Neils Aurora Experience Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T20:00Z 5.4M followers, 920.6K engagements
"New Study Shows What ChatGPT Does to Our Brains What happens to your brain when you use AI Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore current research into how large language models affect our cognition memory and learning with Nataliya Kosmyna research scientist at the MIT Media Lab. Is AI good for us Nataliya describes her experiment comparing students writing essays with three methods: ChatGPT Google or just their own brains. What happened when groups swapped Why did the LLM group show the least functional connectivity in the brain while Google users lit up their"
YouTube Link 2025-09-27T15:00Z 5.4M followers, 292.7K engagements
"Is There Actually A Dark Side of the Moon Is there a dark side of the moon Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explain the far side of the moon common misconceptions and other moon facts. Neil discusses headlines after the Chandrayaan-3 Mission and the near versus the far side of the moon. Discover parts of the moon that do stay dark the temperature differences on the moon and why lunar shadows are so striking. Be in the audience for Chuck's first comedy special: chucknicecomic.com Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-24T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 625.7K engagements
"The Link Between Milankovitch Cycles & Climate Change Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. One show. Infinite adventures. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns July [--] only on Paramount+. Is climate change natural Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice are joined by astrophysicist Steve Soter to break down the Milankovitch Cycles what ended the Ice Age and how we can tell that climate change is manmade. Is global warming preventing the next Ice Age"
YouTube Link 2025-08-07T21:30Z 5.4M followers, 903.5K engagements
"Astrophysicists Explore Space Time & The Insides of Atoms Could the universe be composed of a single electron Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly answer grab-bag questions about the multidimensionality of time quantum chromodynamics gluons tachyons and more with Charles Liu. Could every electron actually be the same one Find out why or why not. We discuss Richard Gott world lines and the discovery of positrons and antimatter. What is an electrons relationship to time Plus who would Neil most want to be shackled next to in a Spanish Inquisition prison Could time itself"
YouTube Link 2024-06-08T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 929.5K engagements
"LED Bulbs vs. Old Bulbs 💡"
YouTube Link 2023-06-05T21:48Z 5.4M followers, 13M engagements
"What Is Energy Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains What is energy On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore what energy is where it comes from and how to release it. How did the idea of energy come to be Is energy different from matter Learn about how early scientists thought about energy kinetic versus potential energy and how energy gets released. We discuss energy in food fuel bombs and the sun. It is energy that built civilization but will it also destroy it Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 s on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-21T20:50Z 5.4M followers, 875.4K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Tides A deep dive into the complex beautiful phenomenon of tides with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice. Get a closer look at https://brilliant.org/StarTalk where you'll discover more about the gravitational forces that keep our waves rolling. If you love StarTalk Radio don't miss out on any StarTalk news. Sign up for our free newsletter: http://www.startalkradio.net/newsletter/youtube/ Catch up with StarTalk Radio around the web: Twitter - https://twitter.com/StarTalkRadio Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram -"
YouTube Link 2018-04-10T15:00Z 5.4M followers, 3M engagements
"How Humanity Came To Rule The World Yuval Noah Harari & Neil deGrasse Tyson How did humans come to create society On this episode Neil deGrasse Tyson and Yuval Noah Harari historian and author of Sapiens & Unstoppable Us discuss our species ability to cooperate the role of artificial intelligence and more. What empowered humans to take over the world Learn about the role of fiction in maintaining societal order. Are we susceptible to societal collapse Is money just a concept We explore cryptocurrency and the role of trust in our economies. How is it that we trust strangers You will learn"
YouTube Link 2022-12-08T19:12Z 5.4M followers, 817.9K engagements
"How Did Adam Riess Win the Nobel Prize Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T17:30Z 5.4M followers, 93.4K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson & Janna Levin Answer Mind-Blowing Fan Questions Is gravity fundamental to the universe Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore quantum physics the fourth dimension whether H2O is water and the many-worlds interpretation with theoretical cosmologist Janna Levin PhD. Is space infinitely elastic If spacetime is a particle at the smallest scales is there space between spacetime We get philosophical: is H2O water We explore the quantization of space Planck lengths and whether gravity is an emergent feature of quantum physics. Is gravity a fundamental feature of the universe"
YouTube Link 2024-05-14T22:30Z 5.4M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Neil & a Plasma Physicist Discuss the Future of Fusion Energy 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. We begin by breaking down the basics: What is plasma and why is it essential for fusion From the glowing plasma balls at novelty stores to the fusion reactions powering the sun we explore how charged particles interact and what it takes to heat plasma to fusion-level temperatures. Fusion research has been"
YouTube Link 2025-03-04T18:54Z 5.4M followers, 603.2K engagements
"Astrophysicists Discuss Issues with Gravity Dark Matter and the Unsolved Mystery of the Suns Heat Is the whole universe actually a jinn particle Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly hang out with astrophysicist Charles Liu to answer questions about the nature of gravity dark matter and why we dont actually know how the solar corona gets hot. We explore some of the universes deepest mysteries: could dark matter be matter leaking from other dimensions What happens before black holes collide And are gravitational waves just the beginning of our understanding of cosmic"
YouTube Link 2025-06-21T15:01Z 5.4M followers, 1M engagements
"The Future of Quantum Computing with Michio Kaku Neil deGrasse Tyson & More Could quantum computing solve the three-body problem Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedians Jordan Klepper and Tiffany Haddish discuss how quantum computing will change the world with theoretical physicist Michio Kaku live at the Beacon Theater. What is quantum physics We learn how quantum computing differs from traditional transistor computing. What is a qubit What does quantum computing have to do with the many worlds hypothesis We talk about how Mother Nature is a quantum computer and how quantum computers compute in"
YouTube Link 2024-06-04T21:16Z 5.4M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Is It Possible That Gravity Doesnt Exist"
YouTube Link 2024-05-15T22:21Z 5.4M followers, 5.5M engagements
"What does Molly actually do to your brain 🧠 here's more on the MDMA neurochemical rollercoaster 🎢 Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse"
YouTube Link 2024-09-05T22:00Z 5.4M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The North Star Is the north star the brightest in the night sky On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explain everything you wish to know about the North Star. Do all your dreams really come true What is the North Star Where is it in the night sky Are stars in Hollywood burning thermonuclear fuel in their core We discuss how culturally entrenched wishing on a star is why the North Star Polaris has significance and why so many people cant seem to spot it. We break down long exposure photos of the night sky and the constellations in the"
YouTube Link 2021-10-05T20:14Z 5.4M followers, 264.6K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Albedo What the heck is albedo On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice have some fun in the sun with reflectivity and the definition of albedo. What is high albedo Are there any things that have no albedo We talk about brightness and objects that reflect versus absorb light. How does melanin impact albedo in humans How bright or not bright is the moon Youll learn tricks on how to stay cooler in the summer. What is the view of earth like from the moon What is earthshine Well talk about our friends Al Bedo and Leonardo daVinci all on"
YouTube Link 2021-07-06T21:20Z 5.4M followers, 326.2K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Simulation Hypothesis Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice are here (or are they) to investigate if we're living in a simulation. We explore the ever-advancing computer power and how that impacts the simulation hypothesis. Chuck wonders if a simulation universe has anything to do with us not being able to travel at the speed of light. You'll learn about Bayesian statistics. Lastly Neil tells us how he was ready to embrace the simulation hypothesis until he came across a certain idea that changed his mind. Support us on Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2020-03-18T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Answering Questions About Infinity The Multiverse & Supercolliders What does it really mean for us to be made of stardust Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Paul Mecurio answer fan questions about particle colliders time travel and what existed before the Big Bang. The discussion begins with the Superconducting Super Collider the massive Texas project that could have revolutionized particle physics in the US if it hadnt been canceled. How might scientific breakthroughs have been different if the collider had been completed Neil explains how the cancellation shifted the epicenter of particle"
YouTube Link 2025-03-18T15:59Z 5.4M followers, 997.1K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Electric Power How clean is your electric car In this Earth Day explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian co-host Chuck Nice break down the emissions from generating electricity and how electric vehicles really are cleaner. Arent we burning fossil fuels to get electricity So are the emissions from your car just transferred elsewhere We break down coal fire power plants and how much of our power is supplied by fossil fuels. Neil asks how much does salt cost We discuss the history of salt as a strategic commodity and how to turn power into salt in the eyes of"
YouTube Link 2021-04-22T21:27Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Heat vs. Temperature Whats the difference between heat and temperature In this StarTalk explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate the important difference between heat and temperature from an astrophysics standpoint and how that impacts our environment. We take a closer look at how atoms determine the temperature of an object. How does an atoms vibration impact temperature What about its mass Can a single atom have both a temperature and a heat Find out why this distinction is important when Neil dives into how temperature and heat"
YouTube Link 2021-03-03T00:53Z 5.4M followers, 404.6K engagements
"The Parker Solar Probe Just Made History What's up with the Parker Solar Probe Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down humanitys closest approach to the Sun why the probe hasnt melted and what scientists are hoping to learn. Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-26T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.2M engagements
"How Far Apart Are Asteroids How empty is our solar system Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down how to navigate an asteroid field in a spacecraft. Should we be hearing about more asteroid crashes Learn about the discovery of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. What were the first asteroids to be discovered We explore how many asteroids are in our solar system what the Oordt Cloud is like Neils Asteroid and another thing that Star Wars got wrong. Why did Voyager never crash into anything Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on"
YouTube Link 2023-11-07T20:00Z 5.4M followers, 454.7K engagements
"The Complex Universe with Sean Carroll What does Hawking radiation look like falling into a black hole Will we ever find a theory of everything Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer questions about invisible fields many worlds entropy the theory of everything and more with theoretical physicist and philosopher Sean Carroll. What is a field and why did it take physics so long to accept something you cant see From Newtons discomfort with action at a distance to Faradays lines of force and Maxwells equations learn how electricity magnetism light radio and X-rays all collapse into a"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T20:44Z 5.4M followers, 477K engagements
"Does The Universe Need A Creator Was the universe created by a God Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss The Fine-Tuning Argument Intelligent Design and breaks down the different ideations of God. We explore different definitions of God and even Chucks past as a preacher. Timestamps: 00:00 - Religious Thinking 04:09 - Is God Just a Receding Pocekt Beyond Our Knowledge 08:07 - Is God Everything 9:47 - Intelligent Design & Fine-Tuning 12:20 - God in a Multiverse 15:43 - Need for Spirituality 22:51 - Chucks Preacher Days 26:22 - Closing Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T20:49Z 5.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Neil & Charles Exchange Advice They Got Growing Up What is the advice that most shaped you Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with friend & astrophysicist Charles Liu to compare notes on the advice they got as young people that helped influence who they are today. Were they always on the path to become astrophysicists Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Comparing Advice 00:50 - Neil & Charless Different Worlds 02:11 - Crappy Advice & Focusing on One Thing 7:59 - Being Told to Do Something Different 11:15 - The Ideal Student 13:15 - Confronting Your Excellence 15:22 - Beyond Scores & Grades 17:35 -"
YouTube Link 2025-04-03T20:16Z 5.4M followers, 346.8K engagements
"The Discovery That Changed the Universe What questions will we be asking [---] years from now Neil deGrasse Tyson reflects on the [---] years since Edwin Hubbles discovery of the Andromeda Galaxy and expansion as well as the innovations that quantum mechanics brought to society. Timestamps: 00:00 - Discovering Other Galaxies 02:00 - Discovering Expansion 03:16 - The Contributions of Quantum Physics 5:49 - Gathering Better Data 9:29 - A celebration in How Far Weve Come Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on"
YouTube Link 2024-12-19T16:57Z 5.4M followers, 342.8K engagements
"Political Beliefs Science Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 162.3K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The Three-Body Problem What is the three body problem Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down why the three body problem is unsolvable and what makes it mathematically chaotic. Is the solar system unstable Find out about Isaac Newtons worries about the solar system Pierre-Simon Laplaces calculus and perturbation theory. Would a binary star system be chaotic What about a star system with three suns Four suns Five Learn about the restricted three body problem and how the Jupiter-Earth-Sun system could be chaotic down the line. Check out our second"
YouTube Link 2024-04-16T19:19Z 5.4M followers, 10.8M engagements
"Answering Questions About The Silurian Hypothesis Mining on the Moon & Time Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Can you measure time without something moving Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice tackle your cosmic questions from the Silurian Hypothesis to singularities to the edge of the known universe. We ponder the relationship between time and motion. Does all time require motion or can it exist on its own Can you measure time without"
YouTube Link 2025-06-17T20:09Z 5.4M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Alcubierre Drives Antimatter Multiverses & More Cosmic Queries #103 Is time dilation just the data loading in a cosmic simulation Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer grab bag questions about saving the Sun generation spaceships black hole slingshots and more We explore what it would be like to get extremely close to our Sun. When the core of the Sun runs out of hydrogen is there anything we could do If we send a generational ship to a habitable planet today will it eventually be passed by a faster ship launched decades later How would you factor advancements in technology into launch"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T19:31Z 5.4M followers, 479.9K engagements
"Answering Questions About Grabby Aliens Qubits & Free Will with Charles Liu What would happen if the speed of light were infinite Neil deGrasse Tyson joined by co-hosts Chuck Nice Gary OReilly and astrophysicist Charles Liu answers questions about quantum entanglement qubits higher dimensions grabby aliens and more Could quantum particles that look separate in 3D actually be connected in higher-dimensional space Why do particles pop in and out of existence and how do theories like string theory try to explain it Is there a hidden force behind entanglement We break down what entanglement is"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T19:04Z 5.4M followers, 732.7K engagements
"Are we in the Matrix😎 Neil deGrasse Tyson & Laurence Fishburne reveal the Science Behind the Matrix Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse"
YouTube Link 2025-01-15T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 10.2M engagements
"Unpacking Einsteins Greatest Papers with Janna Levin Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. How did Einsteins work influence the world we know today Neil deGrasse Tyson and Harrison Greenbaum team up with astrophysicist Janna Levin PhD to explore Einsteins physics and its resulting discoveries from Walmart laser pointers to black holes and wormholes. How did a young patent clerk shake the foundations of physics in [----] We revisit Einsteins miracle year"
YouTube Link 2025-05-06T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 730.7K engagements
"Why is the Night Sky Dark Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains. Why is the sky dark at night On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice go over Olbers Paradox and why the nights sky is dark. Hint: its not just because its nighttime. Why isnt the entire nights sky ablaze with stars We travel back to the early 1800s to discover Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers confounding question: if the universe is infinite shouldnt every sightline land on a star We discuss physics and equations for star brightness. If you put the sun three times farther away how much area in the sky does it take up How did"
YouTube Link 2022-05-24T20:49Z 5.4M followers, 750.6K engagements
"The Philosophy of Physics with Elise Crull What happens when physics meets the big questions of philosophy Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with Elise Crull philosopher of physics at CUNY and author of The Einstein Paradox to explore physics philosophy and how thought experiments shape real science. Why did 20th-century physicists like Einstein Schrdinger and Bohr disagree about what quantum mechanics even means Why did Einstein insist that physics needed deeper explanations and how did philosophical thinking guide his breakthroughs Was he really doing physicsor"
YouTube Link 2025-07-03T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 380.1K engagements
"What Loneliness Does To Your Brain with Ben Rein What does loneliness do to our brains Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly sit down with neuroscientist Ben Rein author of Why Brains Need Friends: The Science of Social Connection to explore how the loneliness epidemic impacts our minds bodies and even our lifespan. Whats the difference between being alone and being lonely Why can you be surrounded by people and still feel alone We breaks down the neurobiology behind social connection how oxytocin serotonin and dopamine reward our interactions and what happens when were missing"
YouTube Link 2025-10-25T15:00Z 5.4M followers, 438.7K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the REAL Color of the Sun Is the sun yellow Like in those pictures you drew as a kid The answer is no. On this StarTalk explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate the true color of the Sun. Neil explains why the Suns true color is white. Youll learn how the atmosphere takes the Suns white light and turns it into something else. Youll also learn why the blue sky is stolen sunlight. Lastly Neil gives us a photography lesson and tells us how photographers deal with different light. We investigate indoor vs. outdoor light. All that plus"
YouTube Link 2021-01-20T00:03Z 5.4M followers, 789.3K engagements
"Asteroids Headed Towards Earth with Rick Binzel How likely is an asteroid to impact Earth Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice sit down with planetary scientist Rick Binzel the creator of the Torino Scale to discuss asteroid hazards the results of the asteroid sample return and the search for Planet [--]. Rick a former MIT professor and OSIRIS-REx investigator has been obsessed with asteroids since he published his first paper at age [--]. He and Neil go way backboth attended the same nocturnal astronomy camp where they spent their nights scanning the cosmos. Learn how Rick helped measure Plutos"
YouTube Link 2025-04-01T16:30Z 5.4M followers, 557.3K engagements
"What Working with Neil deGrasse Tyson is REALLY like Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities &"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T17:06Z 5.4M followers, 226.2K engagements
"Why Science Doesnt Make Laws Anymore Why dont we make scientific laws anymore Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down how we went from laws to theories what the term means in contemporary science and how there will always be limits to our knowledge of the universe. Timestamps: 00:00 - Newtons Laws 03:25 - Breaking the Law 06:25 - Einstein's Theories 8:49 - The Definition of Theory Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T22:38Z 5.4M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Lagrange Points Whats a Lagrange point On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explain orbits satellites and Lagrange points in space. Big thanks to today's sponsor Henson Shaving. Head to http://www.hensonshaving.com/ and use code STARTALK at checkout to purchase your razor and get [---] blades for FREE. What do L1 L2 L3 mean We dive into the physics of how objects in orbit are actually falling. Youll learn about these regions of stability and how the moons orbit help create them. How many are there How do we use Lagrange points Are"
YouTube Link 2022-03-08T23:07Z 5.4M followers, 222K engagements
"America CAN'T Count Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T02:00Z 5.4M followers, 699.5K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Sonic Booms What is a sonic boom On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explain how a sonic boom works. Youll learn the definition of mach one. How does sound work We talk about airplanes and the noise they make at different speeds. What happens to sould when you break the sound barrier Youll find out what a supersonic plane and the crack of a whip have in common. Why dont we have commercial supersonic planes All that plus discover what a light boom is and what it has to do with diamonds. About the prints that flank Neil in this video: Black Swan &"
YouTube Link 2021-06-15T20:13Z 5.4M followers, 316.9K engagements
"Can We Actually Zoom In On Matter Infinitely"
YouTube Link 2024-04-09T01:20Z 5.4M followers, 756.4K engagements
"What Mold on the ISS Tells Us About The Origins of Life Right now you can try Bitdefender Premium Security FREE for [--] days.Get your Bitdefender Premium Security plan for FREE today at https://bitdefend.me/StarTalk Did life on Earth come from elsewhere in the universe Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the discovery of mold in the ISS and what it means for panspermia theory. Are we accidentally sending Earth life into deep space or sending it back from wence in came Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Where Did Life on Earth Come From 02:40 - Surviving on the ISS 04:40 - Testing Panspermia 07:28 -"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T19:44Z 5.4M followers, 703.5K engagements
"Groundbreaking Studies Recreate Human Brain Circuits in a Dish How do you recreate a brain circuit in a dish and what can it unlock about our minds Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore the frontier of neuroscience with Stanford neuroscientist Sergiu Paca to break down stem cells how the brain forms itself and assembloids: self-organizing brain circuits. What exactly is an organoid We break down how these new useful tools for research are made. How do you turn back time on a cell in order to create stem cells Do cells have their own clock Learn how brain cells organize"
YouTube Link 2025-05-10T15:57Z 5.4M followers, 406.2K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson and Sean Carroll Discuss Controversies in Quantum Mechanics What is the nature of quantum physics Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice get quantum exploring Schrodingers Cat electrons Hilbert Space and the biggest ideas in the universe (in the smallest particles) with theoretical physicist Sean Carroll. When did the idea of fields originate Are fields even real or are they just mathematically convenient We explore electrons whether they are a field and whether they exist at all. We also discuss the wave function Hilbert Space and what quantum mechanics really is. Do"
YouTube Link 2024-07-23T19:17Z 5.4M followers, 2.5M engagements
"The Reason We Have [--] Days in a Week How did we get the days of the week Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the planets of the ancients and how they correspond to our days of the week. How many planets were there to the ancient Greeks and Romans Learn about the meaning of the word planet the names of the days and how we got seven days in a week. Plus learn how Copernicus later discovered a planet that was right under our noses. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The Days of the Week 00:28 - The Planets 2:04 - The Origin of Each Day 7:10 - Why We Have Seven Days Check out our"
YouTube Link 2024-07-11T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Why We Cant See Underwater but Fish Can How does vision work Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explain the physics of why fish can see underwater and humans cant. Learn about lenses light bending through different media and why diamonds sparkle. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Fish Eyes 00:49 - How Sight Works 02:30 - Seeing Underwater 06:09 - Light Bending in Our Atmosphere 07:27 - The Densest Transparent Substance 08:38 - Closing Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-05T20:16Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Astrophysicists Try to Resolve the Wave-Particle Duality Whats going on with Wave-Particle Duality Neil deGrasse Tyson and astrophysicist Charles Liu discuss this hard-to-grasp concept key science around it like the de Broglie Realtion and the Double Slit Experiment and why its not so intuitive to everyone. Plus why didnt the term wavicle catch on Find Charless book Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book here: https://amzn.to/43crUjs Timestamps: 00:00 - Questioning the Wave-Particle Duality 01:24 - The de Broglie Relation: When Waves & Particles Merged 04:20 - Why Is It So Hard to Understand 07:00"
YouTube Link 2025-02-27T19:00Z 5.4M followers, 669.4K engagements
"Two Astrophysicists Debate Free Will Does free will exist Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice sit down with astrophysicist Charles Liu sit down to discuss the existence of free will and whether physics allows for choice in our lives. We explore cause and effect: how does uncertainty and chaos in the universe factor into free will How important is the illusion of free will to society What does a society that acknowledges a lack of free will look like Note for the fans who caught it: the visual of the Quarterback evading the sack was actually of Running Back Christian McCaffreywell stick to the"
YouTube Link 2024-05-09T18:06Z 5.4M followers, 4.9M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The International Date Line What is the International Date Line Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the history and purpose of the IDL. How do we know we needed a date line Find out how the need for an international date line was discovered and why it was an accident. Where did we decide to put the date line Plus Chuck questions the existence of Mountain Time. Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 s on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2023-05-09T19:31Z 5.4M followers, 375.9K engagements
"Why Do All Planets Orbit In The Same Direction #neildegrassetyson #startalk startalk star talk startalk radio neil degrasse tyson neil tyson science space astrophysics astronomy podcast space podcast science podcast astronomy podcast niel degrasse tyson physics startalk star talk startalk radio neil degrasse tyson neil tyson science space astrophysics astronomy podcast space podcast science podcast astronomy podcast niel degrasse tyson physics"
YouTube Link 2023-11-27T16:10Z 5.4M followers, 5M engagements
"2032 Asteroid Impact on the Moon Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 215.6K engagements
"Kate the Chemist Crushes Your Chemistry Questions What are chemical reactions like in space Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice team up with Kate the Chemist to explore how cesium helps us tell time the elusive quest for the periodic tables island of stability how AI is revolutionizing chemistry and more We kick things off with a bang as we explore cesium one of the most reactive elements on the periodic table. Why does it react so violently with oxygen and water Kate breaks down the atomic structure of this heavy Group [--] metal explains how its loose electrons contribute to its volatility."
YouTube Link 2025-04-29T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 664.1K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why The Sky Is Blue Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue Neil deGrasse Tyson is here to help you answer that question alongside comic co-host Chuck Nice. And youre about to find out why the answer is easy to understand but not that simple. Youll learn how the white light from the sun interacts with the atmosphere through a process called Rayleigh scattering that makes the sky blue. Neil tells us why the sky turns different shades as the day goes on and why the sunset changes from blue to amber. Discover why the reason we have a blue sky is the same reason"
YouTube Link 2020-04-29T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 3.3M engagements
"How Do Airplanes Fly Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains. How do airplanes fly On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the Bernoulli Principle and the aerodynamics of how a plane takes off. Can you fly a plane upside down Learn about the wings of airplanes and how they are engineered to take off into the air. Discover how differences in air speed create lift extra features that reduce drag and what happens when a plane stalls in the air. Plus what is the best direction for take off and landing Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 s on Amazon):"
YouTube Link 2022-12-13T22:28Z 5.4M followers, 740.6K engagements
"Can A Dark Matter Planet Exist 😳"
YouTube Link 2023-05-29T23:31Z 5.4M followers, 127.2K engagements
"What the NIHs Multibillion-Dollar Research on Alternative Medicine Reveals What does science say about alternative medicines and health fads Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly learn about the science behind what alternative medicine can and cannot do with director of National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Helene Langevin M.D. Do any alternative medicines have scientific backing Are we completely at the mercy of influencers for health advice What is complementary medicine Learn about how many vitamins you should be taking and whether you need them at"
YouTube Link 2024-05-25T15:10Z 5.4M followers, 368.7K engagements
"How to Make a Hurricane with Neil deGrasse Tyson How are hurricanes like Dorian Irma and Sandy formed Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the physics of Earth's most powerful storms along with comedian Chuck Nice. Find out how they're named how distance from the Equator changes how fast a storm moves thanks to Coriolis forces how circulation of weather forms around a low pressure system and more. StarTalk on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio Subscribe to StarTalk: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradiosub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2019-09-23T21:30Z 5.4M followers, 304K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Daylight Saving Time Whats the deal with daylight saving On this StarTalk explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice question the existence of daylight saving time. Why do some places have daylight savings and others dont Find out how it works and how it originated. Youll learn about the earths axis and how the days differ from summer to winter. Why are sunlight hours different in Alaska than they are in Arizona Is daylight saving really helpful or just a relic from an earlier time What would happen if we got rid of it More of our worlds questions"
YouTube Link 2021-03-16T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 751.8K engagements
"What The 2030s Will Look Like with Ray Kurzweil What is the singularity On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson gets some help from futurist author and inventor Ray Kurzweil to explain our eventual merge with computers. Could a machine pass a Turing test as soon as [----] We break down the singularity will look like. What is the Turing test Will we one day be unable to distinguish been human and machine Why would people even want to merge with robots We discuss artificial intelligence and what it means to be conscious. Plus what are the dangers of AI Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 s on"
YouTube Link 2022-11-22T20:39Z 5.4M followers, 936.5K engagements
"Adam Savage Blown Away by Neil deGrasse Tyson's Aerogel Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson wanted to blow Adam Savage's mind so he whipped out his sample of aerogel. Learn about what this super-light low-density material does and how it's used along with comic co-host Chuck Nice. @tested Check out Adam's new book http://adamsavagebook.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio Subscribe to StarTalk: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradiosub_confirmation=1 Follow StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2019-05-09T19:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Incoming Asteroids Moving Black Holes & More Cosmic Queries #104 What do astrophysicists mean when they talk about information Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice dive into questions about the black hole information paradox moon moons wormholes between black hole universes and more Why do astrophysicists worry about lost information and what actually happens when a molecule meets a singularity If something goes in and never comes out does that information leave our universe forever Neil explains the role of entropy and how particle-antiparticle pairs at the event horizon might"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T19:24Z 5.4M followers, 311.7K engagements
"Why Uranium Enrichment is a Big Deal Why is enriching uranium such a big deal Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down uranium at an atomic level its isotopes and the science of how it gets enriched for uses in nuclear power plants nuclear-propelled submarines and for making atomic bombs. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Uranium Enrichment Programs 00:14 - Uranium in Nature 01:16 - Properties of Isotopes 04:09 - Getting Uranium [---] 06:14 - Uses for Enriched Uranium 07:07 - Why Centrifuges Are a Big Deal Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A"
YouTube Link 2025-07-31T19:10Z 5.4M followers, 3.6M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Physics of Formula One Racing Find out more about Bitdefenders two decades of unparalleled cybersecurity excellence: https://bitdefend.me/StarTalkTA What is the science behind the world's fastest races Neil deGrasse Tyson and resident Brit Gary OReilly travel to Formula Ones British Grand Prix to learn about engineering the world's fastest cars the aerodynamics of an F1 race and their new push for carbon-neutral synthetic fuel. Animator Hyun Kim Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: StarTalk Goes to Formula One 01:41 - Big G-Force 5:39 - Aerodynamics of Speed"
YouTube Link 2024-10-17T16:28Z 5.4M followers, 3.8M engagements
"The Race to Long Distance Entanglement Cosmic Queries How do particles get entangled Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer grab-bag questions about harnessing Hawking Radiation bad places to construct wormholes and whether running or walking in the rain makes you wetter. How do we entangle particles How do we know they are entangled We answer one of life's eternal questions: do you get more wet from running in the rain than walking We break down the calculus minimization problem as well as why physics on Earth is the same as everywhere else. Could dark energy be pressure from"
YouTube Link 2024-02-15T21:43Z 5.4M followers, 723.2K engagements
"Cybercrime in the Age of AI with Bogdan Botezatu Scams are a trillion-dollar industry; keep your loved ones safe with Bitdefender: https://bitdefend.me/90-StarTalk Is there anything real left on the internet Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore deepfakes scams and cybercrime with the Director of Threat Research at Bitdefender Bogdan Botezatu. We explore how scammers exploit psychology and technology. How does AI supercharge a problem that has existed for centuries They trace the evolution from local cons to deepfake-driven global scams where AI can mimic"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 556.7K engagements
"Is The Universe Made of Tiny Vibrating Strings With Lara Anderson What is string theory really Why does it need extra dimensions Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice welcome theoretical physicist and mathematician Lara Anderson to guide us through string theory higher dimensions and finding a unifying theory of everything. Could it be the long-sought bridge between quantum mechanics and Einsteins theory of gravity We explore the problem between relativity and quantum physics and why things break down when combined. Could strings be the key to unifying these two frameworks How do"
YouTube Link 2025-06-24T18:20Z 5.4M followers, 1M engagements
"Neil Tyson Demonstrates Absurdity of "Flat Earth" Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on the subject of our spherical world and this time he has not only science but history on his side. You can learn even more at https://brilliant.org/StarTalk/. Catch up with StarTalk Radio around the web: Twitter - https://twitter.com/StarTalkRadio Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram - http://instagram.com/startalkradio If you love StarTalk don't miss out on any news. Sign up for our free newsletter: http://www.startalkradio.net/newsletter Note: In illustrating a total lunar eclipse we used a bit of"
YouTube Link 2018-03-09T15:32Z 5.4M followers, 9.3M engagements
"Answering Fan Queries About Strange Matter the Insides of Black Holes & More Thanks to our friends at Babbel for sponsoring today's video Start speaking a new language in [--] weeks with Babbel 🎉 Get up to 60% OFF your subscription ➡ HERE: https://bit.ly/StarTalkAug What could we do to hide from the aliens Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about human radio wave signals strange matter universes inside black holes and other physics questions Could a spaceship constantly accelerate We talk about retrorockets the Equivalence Principle and space fueling stations."
YouTube Link 2024-08-06T19:51Z 5.4M followers, 2.9M engagements
"What Missions to Venus are REALLY like Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T18:31Z 5.4M followers, 94.9K engagements
"Fri the 13th of Apr [----] MIGHT be Impactful ☄ Asteroid Apophis Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest"
YouTube Link 2025-04-22T21:57Z 5.4M followers, 135.4K engagements
"Whats Up With Greenland Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. What's up with Greenland Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down some important points about Greenland from a scientific historical and geopolitical lens. Timestamps: 00:00 - A Strategic Position 03:28 - Melting Ice 05:50 - The Underground Tunnels 07:04 - Geopolitics of Greenland Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T22:10Z 5.4M followers, 662.3K engagements
"Why Were Going Back to Venus with David Grinspoon Is there life in the Venusian Clouds Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice are joined by planetary astrobiologist David Grinspoon to discuss NASAs return to Venus our space future and whether well find life in our solar system. As a primary investigator on the upcoming DAVINCI mission David explains why we haven't sent a dedicated U.S. mission to our sister planet since the 1980s and how the history of "space futures" has always been a reflection of our own culture and politics. Neil and David explore the evolution of our planetary"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 270.6K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lika Guhathakurta Discuss Our Current Solar Cycle Could a coronal mass ejection wipe out all electronics Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen learn about The Carrington Event eclipses and how the Parker Solar Probe doesnt melt with heliophysicist Lika Guhathakurta. How does energy get out of the sun What happens below the suns surface We break down the photosphere helioseismology and the sound of the sun. We discuss the [----] North American solar eclipse and some of Likas favorite eclipses. What makes some longer than others We explore the category five coronal"
YouTube Link 2024-06-11T18:55Z 5.4M followers, 533.1K engagements
"Mold on the International Space Station Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T20:31Z 5.4M followers, 656.5K engagements
"How Common Knowledge Shapes the World with Steven Pinker Why do we need to know that other people know we know Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice dive into human psychology and how common knowledge is the invisible glue holding civilization together with cognitive scientist and author of When Everyone Knows What Everyone Knows Steven Pinker. How do we know we know that other people know we know We start with the biological roots of social coordination: does money only have value because we all agree it does How do common knowledge generators like eye contact and public"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T16:30Z 5.4M followers, 196.5K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains How X-Rays Work How do x-ray machines work On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore x-rays and how we use them. What do airport x-ray machines have to do with black holes Learn more about our partners at Solgaard here: https://solgaard.co/ We dive into astrophysics connection to the everyday x-ray machine and Riccardo Giacconis Nobel Prize-winning work. Learn about the electromagnetic spectrum and what it means to be transparent. Are all substances transparent to different bands of light Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 s on Amazon):"
YouTube Link 2022-11-29T20:55Z 5.4M followers, 172.1K engagements
"Is the Big Bang Theory Wrong Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains. Are we rethinking the Big Bang On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice break down Big Bang skepticism and whats going on at the frontier of astrophysics. What are the core tenets of the Big Bang Theory We explore the frontier of scientific research and what ideas are being contested. We also walk through the scientific process and experimentations. Could the Big Bang just be a small piece of a bigger theory Learn about Vulcan the hypothetical planet pulling on Mercury that was invented to save Newtons Laws."
YouTube Link 2022-09-06T19:38Z 5.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"What Billionaire Tech CEOs Get Wrong About The Future with Adam Becker Are we making science fiction a reality Is that a good thing Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and guest Adam Becker science communicator and author of More Everything Forever take a clear-eyed tour through sci-fi dreams tech-bro promises and the real science shaping our tomorrow. We explore the predictions made by billionaires and futurists who claim theyll build space empires conquer death and upload human consciousness. Adam breaks down how he researched the book by reading tech bro predictions cross-checking with experts"
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T16:01Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"The Problem With Uploading Your Consciousness Cosmic Queries #105 Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/startalk Is your consciousness a quantum phenomenon Is the universe one predetermined block Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly answer grab bag questions about quantum theory the cosmological constant and retrocausality with astrophysicist Charles Liu. We explore a question about the Big Rip quarks and whether tearing the universe apart could spark a brand-new Big Bang. We break down why phantom energy would be required what"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T18:26Z 5.4M followers, 36.2K engagements
"Answering Questions About How Black Holes Die Entropy & Vacuums What is nothing Could a dying back hole cause the Big Bang Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about a black holes dying gasp lunar eclipses and the meaning of nothing. Why dont we see a lunar eclipse every month What happens when a black hole reaches the end of its life Could the Big Bang itself have been a black hole explosion Learn about how Hawking radiation accelerates the runaway evaporation of dying black holes and why their final last gasp would light up the universe in gamma rays. Is"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T18:18Z 5.4M followers, 861.9K engagements
"Answering Questions About Our Flat Universe If the Milky Stopped Rotating & More If you crunched the asteroid belt into one object would it make a planet Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohost Chuck Nice answer fan questions about the shape of the universe the origin of matter the Casimir Force pizza toppings and more What are gluons and gravitons made of Can a carbon atom orbit a human Why do aliens always use Earth time in movies We speculate whether aliens should use Earth time and whether cryopods make sense in relativistic travel. Could binary star systems support stable planetary orbits We"
YouTube Link 2025-08-19T17:55Z 5.4M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Your Brain is a Time Machine with Dean Buonomano Is time fundamental to the universe or a human construct Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore our brains relationship with time how we remember the past and project the future with Dean Buonomano Professor of Neurobiology and Psychology at UCLA. https://wwnorton.com/books/Your-Brain-Is-a-Time-Machine/ Your Brain Is a Time Machine: The Neuroscience and Physics of Time by Dean Buonomano Why do we measure time more accurately than any other dimension in physics How do our brains even tell time We compare man-made oscillators to"
YouTube Link 2026-01-17T16:01Z 5.4M followers, 555K engagements
"Can information survive a black hole Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T19:34Z 5.4M followers, 100.5K engagements
"On Being Wrong Is Neil deGrasse Tyson ever wrong Neil and Chuck Nice break down all the ways he can be wrong big moments when scientists were wrong from history and why science itself is never wrong. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Has Neil Ever Been Wrong 01:23 - To Be Scientifically Wrong 06:26 - To Be Wrong and Right at the Same Time 12:47 - Retracting the First Exoplanet 16:00 - Thinking Youre Right Despite Evidence 20:43 - Einsteins Blunder 23:00 - On Being Wrong Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery'"
YouTube Link 2025-01-30T18:02Z 5.4M followers, 2.7M engagements
"Is Our Universe Inside a Black Hole Is our universe inside a black hole Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down intriguing new evidence along with other curious parallels that could point to the universe being inside a black hole. Is the edge of our universe an event horizon on a black hole in some other universe Timestamps: 00:00 - What is a Black Hole 1:26 - Mass of the Universe vs. A Black Hole This Size 2:36 - The Net Rotation of the Universe 5:55 - What This Means 6:48 - Closing Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic"
YouTube Link 2025-06-19T22:34Z 5.4M followers, 6.4M engagements
"Why It's Helpful to Bully Planets Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T21:30Z 5.4M followers, 69.1K engagements
"More Skywatching Tips from Neil deGrasse Tyson What do you see when you look up Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice run through some of Neils favorite skywatching tips and other cool things you can see in the sky. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: How to Look Up 00:25 - How to Delay Sunset 01:40 - Is it Darkest Before Dawn 03:50 - What Direction Does the Sun Rise and Set 07:44 - Skywatching in the City 09:09 - High Noon 11:35 - Following the North Star Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T21:45Z 5.4M followers, 598.7K engagements
"Are Dyson Spheres even plausible ☀ Be sure to follow: The Astronomical Society @astrosocietypac Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse"
YouTube Link 2025-03-11T18:01Z 5.4M followers, 2.7M engagements
"How to Launch A Spacecraft Out of the Solar System How does a gravity assist work Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explain the slingshot effect and the spacecraft that weve sent out of the solar system with it (like Pioneer and Voyager missions). Is Pluto secretly the savior of humanity due to blunder on Pioneer [--] & 11s gold plaques We break it down Timestamps: 00:00 - The Slingshot Effect 01:25 - Pioneer [--] & 11: The First to Exit the Solar System 05:22 - Voyager & New Horizons 06:47 - How Gravity Assists Actually Speed You Up 08:07 - How to Fall Into the Sun 09:36 - Closing Thoughts"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T21:20Z 5.4M followers, 450.6K engagements
"New Black Hole Just Dropped Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. What happens when stellar-mass black holes merge Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the recent discovery of intermediate black holes and how the different sizes of black holes form. Learn about developments in black hole formation from core collapse to the supermassive black holes that occupy the centers of galaxies. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro: Black Hole Mergers 01:05 - Core Collapse &"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T19:09Z 5.4M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Answering Fan Questions About Photons Fire & Gravity Waves What is fire How do gravitational waves ripple through space-time Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Harrison Greenbaum answer grab bag questions about why supernovae form black holes photons the singularity and more First up where do photons come from What are they Neil gives us a crash course on photons potential energy and why falling out of a window is bad news. He explains how energy can be stored in atoms and how photons are born when electrons move between energy levels. Neil even shares some candle-making tips from his personal"
YouTube Link 2024-10-29T18:05Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"An Interview with the Winner of the [----] Nobel Prize in Physics John Martinis New cadets. New era. Infinite possibilities. Catch a new episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy every Thursday starting Jan. 15th on Paramount+. Can quantum tunneling occur at macroscopic scales Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice sit down with John Martinis UCSB physicist and [----] Nobel Prize winner in Physics to explore superconductivity quantum tunneling and what this means for the future of quantum computing. What exactly is macroscopic quantum tunneling and why did it take decades for its importance to"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T19:10Z 5.4M followers, 571.9K engagements
"Being wrong is actually the most exciting outcome 🤯 Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities &"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T20:14Z 5.4M followers, 75.8K engagements
"Confronting Neil with Our Burning Questions Yet Again Neil deGrasse Tyson answers the burning questions Chuck Nice Gary OReilly and the StarTalk Team have been saving all year about gravity as a force cosmic rays free will emergence and how physicists decide which equations to apply. What was Neils favorite non-astrophysics topic from the past year Chuck asks: Is gravity really a force or just the bending of spacetime Neil unpacks Einsteins equivalence principle curved spacetime acceleration versus gravity and why it may not matter which explanation you prefer. Are cosmic rays causing"
YouTube Link 2026-01-03T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 581.6K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Time Dilation Is time relative On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore facts about Einsteins theory of relativity that keep them up at night. Does time always move at the same rate Discover fascinating properties of the fabric of space and time. Is it true that the faster you move the slower time ticks for you What other variables affect the passage of time Find out about the passage of time on objects orbiting Earth and how we compensate for that here on the surface. Does time dilation affect satellites What is time like for an"
YouTube Link 2022-02-08T23:10Z 5.4M followers, 3.3M engagements
"Adaptibility: Humanitys Superpower with Herman Pontzer Whats the science of what makes humans special Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore how we evolved to be different from eachother what's up with Neanderthal DNA and humanity's superpower with Herman Pontzer evolutionary anthropologist and author of Adaptable: How Your Unique Body Works and Why Biology Unites Us. Is there such a thing as a textbook average human Herman explains how biological diversity is not a dividing factor but an expression of our shared humanity. Are skin color and race scientifically meaningful Why"
YouTube Link 2025-08-02T15:30Z 5.4M followers, 816K engagements
"My Response to Terrence Howard Neil deGrasse Tyson responds to comments made by Terrence Howard reveals parts of his treatise and explores the nature of scientific discovery. Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop"
YouTube Link 2024-06-13T16:48Z 5.4M followers, 15.2M engagements
"Has SpaceX Done Anything NASA Hasn't Does SpaceX have a role in furthering the frontier of space exploration Neil deGrasse Tyson addresses comments on SpaceXs trip to Mars the role of public versus private enterprise in space exploration and whether companies can afford to take the risks needed in space travel. 00:00 - Introduction: On Elon 00:46 - SpaceX vs. NASA 03:43 - Advancing Frontiers in Private Enterprise 6:18 - SpaceXs Trip to Mars 7:30 - Artemis and Our Return to the Moon Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of"
YouTube Link 2024-10-24T21:53Z 5.4M followers, 5.6M engagements
"The Science of Star Trek with Dr. Charles Liu Find out more about Bitdefenders two decades of unparalleled cybersecurity excellence: https://bitdefend.me/StarTalkTA Could we create warp drive someday In this Star Trek-themed episode Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice team up with astrophysicist Charles Liu to dive into the science technology and legacy of one of the most influential sci-fi franchises of all time: Star Trek. We answer questions about quantum entanglement the size of electrons and the real science behind Trek tech or Treknology. How close are we to warp drives"
YouTube Link 2024-12-17T17:59Z 5.4M followers, 2.9M engagements
"Tackling the Biggest Unsolved Problems in Math with 3Blue1Brown Why cant you divide by zero Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss higher dimensions dividing by zero and maths unsolved questions with math YouTuber Grant Sanderson @3blue1brown We explore the Clay Millennium Problems: seven unsolved puzzles in mathematics with a [--] million dollar prize. Grant shares his early fascination with the Twin Prime Conjecture. Are there infinitely many pairs of prime numbers that differ by two We pivot to the Navier-Stokes equations and the question of whether fluid flow can produce infinite energy"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T21:03Z 5.4M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Kate the Chemist Challenges Neil deGrasse Tyson to a Chemistry Experiment"
YouTube Link 2024-05-22T23:46Z 5.4M followers, 3.7M engagements
"How Quantum Physics Complicates Objective Truth with Elise Crull What happens when physics meets the big questions of philosophy Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice sit down with Elise Crull philosopher of physics at CUNY and author of The Einstein Paradox to explore physics philosophy and how thought experiments shape real science. Why did 20th-century physicists like Einstein Schrdinger and Bohr disagree about what quantum mechanics even means Why did Einstein insist that physics needed deeper explanations and how did philosophical thinking guide his breakthroughs Was he really"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T17:15Z 5.4M followers, 569.7K engagements
"Is gold really rare or is it just elusive 💰 Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists"
YouTube Link 2024-09-08T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 7M engagements
"Reefer Madness: The Science of Marijuana with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Dr. Staci Gruber Does weed make you faster On this episode Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary OReilly and Chuck Nice hash out the effects of cannabis with neuroscientist at Harvard Medical School and director of the MIND Program Dr. Staci Gruber. Is smoking dope really doping Will smoking weed make you run faster We break down if the science supports the decision to not let Shacarri Richarson compete in the Olympics after having tested positive for marijuana. What are the rules for banned substances What gets a substance"
YouTube Link 2021-09-03T19:45Z 5.4M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Everything You Need To Know About the Big Dipper Neil explains more than you ever needed to know about the Big Dipper. Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T23:08Z 5.4M followers, 883.6K engagements
"we could just blame the mole people at that point 🕳🌎 Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities &"
YouTube Link 2024-06-26T23:00Z 5.4M followers, 24.4M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Dimensions Whats up with the fourth dimension Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore the dimensions worldlines and what it would mean to be 4D. Learn about time and space and how we navigate through both. What would a 2D world be like for two-dimensional people We break down what it's like for 3D beings to interact with the second dimension and what it would be like for 4D beings to interact with the third dimension. Plus we discuss flying cars and whether we already have them. Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery'"
YouTube Link 2024-01-09T21:21Z 5.4M followers, 5.2M engagements
"God LOVES a Race War Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"The Real Danger Of A Zombie Apocalypse #neildegrassetyson #startalk startalk star talk startalk radio neil degrasse tyson neil tyson science space astrophysics astronomy podcast space podcast science podcast astronomy podcast niel degrasse tyson physics startalk star talk startalk radio neil degrasse tyson neil tyson science space astrophysics astronomy podcast space podcast science podcast astronomy podcast niel degrasse tyson physics"
YouTube Link 2023-11-06T16:11Z 5.4M followers, 244.4K engagements
"Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains. Why do clocks go clockwise Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice ponder about the way we tell our time and more. We think about time geometrically and the history of timekeeping with sundials. What if timekeeping had been invented in the southern hemisphere Plus we discuss precision synchronization and chronometers on boats. Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 s on Amazon): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2023-05-23T21:13Z 5.4M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Engineering Humans for Deep Space with Ronke Olabisi What happens to the human body in deep space Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore tissue engineering Wolverine & Deadpools healing style and the science that could help humans adapt to long-term space travel with biomedical engineer Ronke Olabisi. We talk about the [---] Year Starship Project and the importance of attempting the impossible. We beg the question: if we lived our whole lives on a spaceship what would we need What questions have we not thought to ask Ronke explains the basics of tissue engineering"
YouTube Link 2024-08-17T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 551.2K engagements
"What Is The Biggest Obstacle For Developing A Warp Drive"
YouTube Link 2023-05-22T22:58Z 5.4M followers, 176.4K engagements
"Scientists Discuss How to Hibernate for Space Travel We've all seen sci-fi movies where astronauts go into deep sleep for long space journeys but how close are we to making that a reality Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly team up with Ryan Sprenger Senior Research Scientist at Fauna Bio to explore a question straight out of science fiction: can humans hibernate in space like animals do on Earth Ryan breaks down the science of hibernation and torpor explaining how animals like bears and ground squirrels lower their metabolic rates to survive harsh conditions. Learn how with the"
YouTube Link 2024-09-21T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 548.8K engagements
"How Real Are The James Webb Space Telescope Images What does space really look like to the naked eye Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down what space looks like to us the colors we see and how telescopes like JWST help us explore the cosmos. Is space really that colorful Learn about the human eye ROYGBIV and what colors our eyes see. How do you make a color image from infrared light that we cant see What would the JWST picture of the Carina Nebula look like to the naked eye And finally how do these color images help us do science Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get"
YouTube Link 2024-03-12T20:58Z 5.4M followers, 463.2K engagements
"Why Were Putting Nuclear Reactors on the Moon Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Why are we putting nuclear reactors on the moon Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down NASAs plan to put nuclear power on the moon and The Artemis Missions plan to establish a base there. Are we in a new space race Timestamps: 00:00 - Whats Up With Nuclear Reactors on the Moon 2:10 - The New Space Race 4:43 - Establishing a Base with the Artemis Program 8:58 - Why a Station on"
YouTube Link 2025-08-21T21:12Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Space-time Continuum What are the consequences of playing with the SPACE-TIME CONTINUUM On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice break down the space-time continuum in real life and in pop culture. Find out about Einstein's special theory of relativity and our four dimensions. Neil and Chuck make lunch plans as they navigate space and time. What critiques does Neil have of The Terminator and Back to the Future What are some unintended complications of time travel Discover the concept of worldliness getting unstuck from time in"
YouTube Link 2021-06-29T18:41Z 5.4M followers, 612.6K engagements
"What's Up with Earth's New 'Mini-Moon' Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Did Earth get a new moon Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down Earths new mini-moon" aka near-Earth object [----] PT5. He begs the question: what is a moon Timestamps: 00:00 - Whats Up With The Mini Moon 00:58 - [----] PT5 & Naming Asteroids 03:19 - Why Its Not a Moon 04:29 - Is It Noteworthy 06:07 - The Definition of a Moon Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk"
YouTube Link 2024-10-03T20:39Z 5.4M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The Elements of Marie Curie with Dava Sobel How did Marie Skodowska-Curies discoveries in radioactivity change our understanding of the natural world Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice sit down with science writer Dava Sobel author of a new book on Skodowska-Curie to explore the enduring impact of her work on radioactivity. Discover how Skodowska-Curies meticulous research led to the isolation of radium and poloniumelements that unlocked the mysteries of radioactivity and laid the foundation for modern physics and chemistry. Learn how her insights paved the way for radioactive dating"
YouTube Link 2025-01-21T18:26Z 5.4M followers, 266.4K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Mercury in Retrograde Mercury is in Retrograde. What does that mean for you if it means anything at all Neil deGrasse Tyson is here to help you understand what it all means. Alongside comic co-host Chuck Nice we take a trip back in time to understand why this phrase has survived since the reign of the ancient Greeks. Discover what is actually happening when a planet goes into retrograde. Youll learn what the world was like before the scientific method was widely used and how the implementation of experimentation and hypothesis catapulted civilization forward. We"
YouTube Link 2020-07-01T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 562.9K engagements
"Answering Fan Queries About Multiverse Nesting Dolls Black Holes & Gravity Assists Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/startalk What if our universe is the inside of a black hole inside another black hole Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio answer a grab bag of fan questions about black hole mergers the misconception about gravity assists and if theres such a thing as laws of physics. Could you see the merger of two black holes from inside one What would the collision even look like without outside reference points Neil breaks down nested universes warped"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T21:35Z 5.4M followers, 325.9K engagements
"Bill Nye Gives Neil deGrasse Tyson a Tour of the Planetary Society Thanks to our friends at @planetarysociety for partnering with us on this episode To support their mission and the future of space advocacy head over to https://www.planetary.org/startalk Join Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye as they hang out at and explore Bills office at The Planetary Society. What sort of space-y artifacts will they find Watch our latest podcast with Bill Nye https://youtu.be/6J66WQOmYYg Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The Planetary Society 01:15 - Light Sail 3:15 - Mars Meteorite 3:58 - Letters to the"
YouTube Link 2025-01-02T20:47Z 5.4M followers, 615.8K engagements
"Let's have this ready for when the aliens visit Earth👽"
YouTube Link 2022-03-09T22:27Z 5.4M followers, 5.7M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Worldlines What do Zoom calls and Einsteins Theory of Relativity have in common On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore worldlines and the technology that is helping us hack the spacetime continuum and track particle paths through spacetime. What is a worldline Learn about the connection between space and time. What are the ways you could prevent an asteroid from hitting Earth Youll also learn about telephones worldlines and how a time machine would work. How does Zoom break down the space-time continuum Get the NEW Cosmic"
YouTube Link 2022-03-29T19:26Z 5.4M followers, 346.3K engagements
"Will An Asteroid Hit Earth in [----] Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Whats up with the asteroid that is headed towards Earth Neil DeGrasse Tyson breaks down 2024-YR4 its likelihood of impact where it would hit and whether we can deflect it. Plus astronomer Rick Binzel helps us break down the Torino scale and how worried people should be. Is this going to be like the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs Timestamps: 00:00 - Whats Up With the Asteroid"
YouTube Link 2025-02-20T23:21Z 5.4M followers, 3.7M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson and Terry Crews Answer Your Questions Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Subscribe through my link for 50% off the Vantage plan during their biggest sale of the year for a limited time. What does it take to truly thrive on Mars Neil deGrasse Tyson and Terry Crews answer grab bag questions about Mars magnetic fields photons Hot Ones spicy wings and the entropy of muscles. We discuss whether we could develop technology to create an artificial magnetic field to shield future Mars colonists. Would living underground"
YouTube Link 2024-11-16T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.5M engagements
"What YOU need to do to win a Nobel Prize in Physics Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities &"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T19:48Z 5.4M followers, 94K engagements
"The Many Motions of Mother Earth Do we ever stop moving Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down all the ways we are moving throughout the universe from Earth's rotation precession to the Milky Way galaxys movement toward the Great Attractor. Timestamps: 00:00 - Everything thats in Motion 00:11 - Rotating Earth 01:15 - Earths Precession & Chandler Wobble 04:17 - Elliptical Orbit 05:27 - Orbiting the Galaxy 07:02 - Falling Towards Andromeda 08:26 - Can You Feel It 09:00 - Earth & the Moon 10:17 - Closing Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 728K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Teaches You About the Layers of Our Atmosphere Why does Earths atmosphere have layers Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down the different layers in Earths atmosphere (troposphere stratosphere mesosphere thermosphere) and whats going on up there. How does the stratosphere put a lid on Earths weather Where does Aurora take place CONCORDE a First Visit to Helsinki May the 22nd [----] by Kauko Helavuo (YouTube ID: VRP_jkjOTC8) via Wikimedia Commons Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution [---] Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T20:16Z 5.4M followers, 1M engagements
"The Space Race Never Ended Are we in a new space race Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the original space race from Sputnik through the dawn of NASA and Apollo [--] putting man on the moon to our contemporary race back to the moon against China with the Artemis Program. Learn how geopolitics influences our spirit of exploration in space and more. Timestamps: 00:00 - Whats Up with the Space Race 1:49 - The Start of NASA 2:55 - The Apollo Era 5:52 - We Stopped Going to the Moon 8:32 - The Space Race Against China & The Artemis Program 12:39 - The Artemis Accords Check out our second channel"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T18:33Z 5.4M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Ask Neil Anything December [----] Free Patreon Exclusive Happy Holidays StarTalkians 🎄 We're reaching behind the paywall to bring you exclusive Patreon content; consider it our gift to you. In this edition of our monthly 'Ask Me Anything' series Neil and Chuck tackle written questions from our Patrons before inviting a few dial-ins from the StarTalk VIP tier. Wanna participate in these AMA sessions Now's the time to get in on our holiday discount Learn more here:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-25T16:01Z 5.4M followers, 618.3K engagements
"The Race for the Next Generation of Rockets with Jeff Thornburg What will the future of space look like Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the engineering challenges and scientific questions shaping the next era of aerospace with aerospace engineer and CEO of Portal Space Systems Jeff Thornburg. From the Mars missions to the development of reliable reusable rockets we ask: how do we build spacecraft that are fast safe and simple enough to transform space into a true commercial frontier We discuss the balancing act between government funding and private investment: why do"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T17:38Z 5.4M followers, 995K engagements
"Why Earth has a magnetic field 🧲 On this Short Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why Earth has a magnetic field. Clipped from our full Explainer "What Are the Northern Lights""
YouTube Link 2022-09-28T17:58Z 5.4M followers, 872.3K engagements
"The Science of the Matrix with Laurence Fishburne Try Rocket Money for free: https://RocketMoney.com/StarTalk Are we all living in The Matrix Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with actor Laurence Fishburne to explore the science of The Matrix simulation theory and who has the better deep voice. Would you take the red pill Would you rather have truth or normalcy We explore the choice Morpheus presents Neo and how it pertains to science. Laurence shares the experience of bringing Morpheus to life. He and Neil unpack the films profound symbolism as well as discuss the blending of ancient mythology"
YouTube Link 2025-01-15T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 4.4M engagements
"Everything You Want to Know About Clouds How do clouds get made Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down the different types of clouds and how they form. Finally it's time to get our heads in the clouds What is the difference between a cumulus cloud and a cumulonimbus cloud We explore the interplay between air temperature and water vapor in cloud formation. Why does it rain How does hail get made Learn about hurricanes cirrus clouds orographic clouds and cloud streets. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Clouds 00:25 - Why Are Clouds Up There 2:30 - Cumulous Clouds & Rainstorms 4:12 - Why"
YouTube Link 2024-07-04T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 675.5K engagements
"Discussing the Frontier of Particle Physics with Brian Cox Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. How much more physics is out there to be discovered Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with physicist professor and rockstar Brian Cox to discuss everything from the Higgs boson life beyond our planet and the fundamental forces that guide our universe. We dive into the cutting-edge world of particle physics. Brian explains the incredible discoveries made at CERN"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 5.5M engagements
"StarTalk Podcast: Cosmic Queries The Deep with Neil deGrasse Tyson Why are we here Who are we What is the meaning of life On this episode of StarTalk Radio Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on a range of topics that stem from the deepest thoughts ideas and feelings we share about our place in the universe. Segment timecodes at bottom of description What boggles your mind The expansion of the universe The study of black holes Neil explains why hes boggled by research being done in the field of neuroscience. We ponder if the human brain will"
YouTube Link 2019-10-25T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Neil & Anil Seth Discuss Consciousness in the Universe Are we on the brink of merging with machines Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly dive into the mysteries of consciousness with neuroscientist and author Anil Seth professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex and author of Being You: A New Science of Consciousness. Together they explore questions surrounding the nature of our minds the boundaries of intelligence and humanity's place in the universe. Is consciousness unique to humans or could it extend to animals machines or even"
YouTube Link 2025-01-25T17:00Z 5.4M followers, 945.4K engagements
"Why Did the Universe Create Life With David Krakauer What is life What is intelligence What is complexity Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly learn how complexity science chaos theory and emergence could be the key to understanding our place in the universe with David Krakauer president of the Santa Fe Institute and professor in complex systems. If chemistry is universal could music be We dive into what makes something universal why Mars is inhabited by robots and how cities economies and societies exhibit emergent behaviors. We explore the roots of complexity science"
YouTube Link 2025-08-16T15:01Z 5.4M followers, 976.2K engagements
"StarTalk Podcast: Neil deGrasse Tyson on Avengers: Endgame Screen Rant made a video that features Neil's thoughts on Captain Marvel in Avengers: Endgame. Watch it here - https://youtu.be/iUJ4qcdvQb0 Avengers assemble On this episode of StarTalk Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer fan questions about Marvels latest film Avengers: Endgame. Rae Wynn-Grant PhD conservation scientist and National Geographic Society fellow joins to talk about the ecological impact of Thanos snap. There will be plenty of spoilers - so dont listen to this until you watch the movie You have been warned. What"
YouTube Link 2019-06-20T18:57Z 5.4M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Answering Questions about Hubble Tension Dyson Spheres & Relativity Is now just an illusion Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Paul Mecurio answer questions on the Higgs Field dark energy and the feasibility of Dyson spheres with astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi. We discuss Hakeems role as CEO of the Astronomical Society and his work on NASAs IMAP satellite designed to study the boundary of our solar system. He shares his vision for making astronomy more accessible the difference between nerds and geeks and why he doesnt wear gold. Then we tackle the growing mystery of the universes"
YouTube Link 2025-03-11T18:01Z 5.4M followers, 930.1K engagements
"How Could Time Have Been Invented Differently"
YouTube Link 2023-05-24T20:49Z 5.4M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Superhero Science: StarTalk Live with Charles Liu Why cant we run through walls if atoms are mostly empty space Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice Gary OReilly and astrophysicist Charles Liu explore force fields warp drive invisibility and quantum physics behind superhero powers. If Superman swoops in to catch a falling Lois Lane wouldnt she hit him like a bug on a windshield Could his physiology including his digestive system be super too And what would happen if Supermans methane-packed farts met his heat vision The gang imagines a literal human flamethrower. How can Superman see colors with"
YouTube Link 2025-11-22T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 502.4K engagements
"The Value of Unexpected Results What is the goal of an experiment Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down the scientific process and why unexpected results are what make science so fascinating. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Unexpected results 00:21 - The Scientific Process 02:30 - Designing an Experiment: MichelsonMorley 06:11 - Upending Expectations: Accelerating Universe & Number of Galaxies 10:55 - Closing Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T20:07Z 5.4M followers, 208.7K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Reflects on Getting Older Should we resist getting old Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discuss getting older the meaning of death and the value of wisdom. How do you plan to age gracefully Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Getting Older 01:18 - Reliving the Glory Days 04:45 - Learning Every Day 10:41 - The Meaning of Death 12:48 - A Proverb Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T17:43Z 5.4M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Why Does The Universe Exist Fan Grab Bag With Neil deGrasse Tyson Why does the universe exist Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about black holes wormholes the expansion of the universe and more What are our options to solve the crisis in cosmology Can we answer the question: why does the universe exist We discuss the meaning of life and get scientific and philosophical with it. Is it all just physics What happens to matter when it reaches the singularity and not just the event horizon Learn about Hawking radiation and spaghettification and the mysteries that"
YouTube Link 2023-02-09T23:54Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Reacts to Science TikToks Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice try to get to the bottom of TikTok's new STEM feed reacting to videos about space physics and more Are TikTok creators revolutionizing the way we learn And how does TikTok ensure the science it serves up is legit Learn about the TikTok STEM feed and how it helps get verified science to more people. #TikTok_Partner Creators featured in this video: - https://www.tiktok.com/@veritasium - https://www.tiktok.com/@keatsdidit - https://www.tiktok.com/@cleoabram - https://www.tiktok.com/@tamuphysastr -"
YouTube Link 2025-07-01T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 524.4K engagements
"A quick lesson in how to communicate with Aliens 👽 👽 Hint: it's math related.link in bio 🔗 watch the full video on YouTube#StarTalk #UAP Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist &"
YouTube Link 2024-12-31T19:03Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The Sunset Illusion In this StarTalk Radio explainer video Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice are exploring whats really going on when you watch those beautiful sunrises and sunsets. To start youll get a refresher on how the days of the week were named. Then we discuss our pre-Copernican vocabulary to describe whats going on in the sky. Youll learn how refraction and our atmosphere impact sunrise and sunset. Neil tells us why when you think youre watching the sunset or sunrise the sun is already past the point you're seeing. Neil also tells us how"
YouTube Link 2020-07-29T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 737.6K engagements
"Particles walk into the Higgs field and get swole 💪 Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities &"
YouTube Link 2024-07-09T23:35Z 5.4M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson: The Sun Doesnt Always Rise In The East Everyones heard the phrase The Sun rises in the East and sets in the West. But how true is it Well in this video Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate this popular phrase and the meaning behind it. Youll learn why the phrase is broadly true but not true most of the time. Neil tells us the one zone on Earth where the Sun rises in the East and sets in the West all the time. Then we ask what happens if you live in the Arctic And we explore why when youre on the North or South poles the sun rises everywhere."
YouTube Link 2020-07-08T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 450.8K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains the Three Levels of Earth Orbit Where is the best place to put a satellite Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down LEO MEO and GEO how they work and whats going on up there. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Earth Orbits 1:06 - Isaac Newton Discovering Orbits 2:25 - Low Earth Orbit 4:37 - Geosynchronous Orbit 7:23 - Medium Earth Orbit 9:46 - Satellites for Communication Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-23T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 330.9K engagements
"Its Getting Harder To Know Whats Real Scams are a trillion-dollar industry; keep your loved ones safe with Bitdefender: https://bitdefend.me/90-StarTalk What is real on the internet Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down deepfakes discusses the time a deepfake video tricked Terry Crews and learns about how AI is used to deceive with the help of Bitdefender Chief Security Strategist Alex Cosoi. Timestamps: 00:00 - ITS FLAT 00:29 - What is Deep About a Deepfake 2:35 - Neil Getting Deepfaked 6:06 - The Stakes of Political Deepfakes 8:11 - Scams to Watch Out For 13:50 - Are We Losing Against Deepfakes"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T17:36Z 5.4M followers, 2.2M engagements
"The Search for Aliens with SETI Co-Founder Jill Tarter Are we alone in the universe Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen sit down with one of the founders of the SETI Institute Jill Tarter to explore the search for intelligent life beyond Earth technosignatures The Drake Equation and more. Jill shares how programming early computers led her to a career scanning the cosmos and why brown dwarfs once seemed like the answer to the galaxys missing mass. She addresses public suspicions of government coverups explains what SETI actually listens for and reveals why radio waves remain"
YouTube Link 2025-08-26T17:33Z 5.4M followers, 555.4K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson and Richard Dawkins Discuss Science Religion & Evolution Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with evolutionary biologist and author of The Genetic Book of the Dead Richard Dawkins. Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access this month. Neil and Richard talk about evolution whether we were designed how we are living reflections of our ancestors and much much more. Why did it take so long to come up with the idea for natural selection Learn about Darwins dangerous idea and the history of"
YouTube Link 2024-06-18T20:21Z 5.4M followers, 6.6M engagements
"Fact-Checking Medical Claims on the Internet with Dr. Noc Is medical misinformation just noise on the internet or a life-threatening epidemic Neil deGrasse Tyson Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly team up with pharmaceutical scientist and social media medfluencer Morgan McSweeny (aka Dr. Noc) to break down common internet medical myths from Big Pharma to raw milk to vaccine hesitancy. Plus a discussion with Academy Award Nominated filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy (http://scotthamiltonkennedy65/) from SHOT IN THE ARM (https://shotinthearmmovie.com/) a film where Neil served as Executive Producer and"
YouTube Link 2025-05-24T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 713.8K engagements
"How Our Coastlines Will Change How did Earth get its coastlines Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore prehistoric coastlines the Ice Age and why Florida is temporary. Why does the shape of the coastline change Learn about the continental shelf and how the Ice Age impacted the oceans. What did Earths coastlines look like during the Ice Age Find out about the Bering Strait Land Bridge and how early humans may have used it to cross into the Americas. We discuss how civilization grew in stable climate and how that will change over time. Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get"
YouTube Link 2024-04-09T22:43Z 5.4M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Astrophysicists Discuss New Evidence for Dark Matter Stars Did JWST discover dark stars Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the dark universe and how learning about dark matter could help uncover the mystery of JWSTs primordial objects with theoretical physicist Katherine Freese. Check out Katherine Freese's new book 'Alien Earths: Planet Hunting in the Cosmos' https://read.macmillan.com/lp/alien-earths/ Is dark matter a particle We discuss Einstein humanity's big questions and particle candidates for dark matter. What is a WIMP Learn about the four forces in the universe and"
YouTube Link 2024-07-16T19:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Adam Riess FLEXES his bling at Neil deGrasse Tyson Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities &"
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T14:15Z 5.4M followers, 98.3K engagements
"David Chalmers Discusses the Hard Problem of Consciousness What exactly is consciousness and why is it such a hard problem to solve Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly take you deep into the mysteries of consciousness and objective reality David Chalmers a philosopher and cognitive scientist. How do we understand the core of subjective experience We explore the philosophical and neuroscientific angles of consciousness. Why do some experts believe consciousness arises from the sensory cortex while others point to the prefrontal cortex And what does this mean for how we"
YouTube Link 2024-11-02T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Astrophysicists Discuss Whether JWST Discovered Alien Exoplanets Has JWST found potential alien worlds Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen learn about exoplanet discovery on the frontier how higher oxygen gave us dinosaurs and what type of life could evolve on alien worlds with astrophysicist and astrobiologist Lisa Kaltenegger. Lisa tells us about breaking down the chemical signature of newfound rocky planets. When will we have telescopes that will see the surface of these exoplanets If an alien on a different planet pointed a telescope at us what signs of life would they see Is"
YouTube Link 2024-07-09T19:06Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Celebrates the Hubble Space Telescope's 30th Anniversary Neil deGrasse Tyson celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope launch with comic co-host Chuck Nice and Jennifer Wiseman astrophysicist and senior project scientist for the Hubble Space Telescope. You'll learn why Hubble offers a different perspective being above Earth's atmosphere compared to ground-based telescopes. Find out why the size of the space shuttle dictated the size of Hubble itself. You'll learn how the Earth can sometimes be "in the way" when Hubble is trying to glimpse the cosmos."
YouTube Link 2020-04-08T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 185.1K engagements
"What is 3I/ATLAS Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy physics"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T14:15Z 5.4M followers, 173.8K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Celebrates Mothers Day with His Mom To celebrate this Mothers Day Neil deGrasse Tyson is conducting a very special interview with a very very special guest: his mom Sunchita Toni Feliciano Tyson What was Neil like as a child Were his science experiments tearing down the house Toni is here to dish and to share details about her own incredible life. Youll hear Toni tell her story about growing up in New York City during the 1930s. She tells us how she learned English by listening to the radio. And why she calls New York City the learning laboratory. Youll hear how she went"
YouTube Link 2020-05-08T00:00Z 5.4M followers, 446.1K engagements
"Scientists Discuss Music and the Origins of Language Did early humans sing before they could talk Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice discover how music helps us recall memories the singing Neanderthal theory. the default mode network and how music can be used as medicine with neuroscientist and bestselling author Daniel Levitin. Would we have been able to communicate with aliens using music like in Close Encounters of a Third Kind We explore Levitins new book I Heard There Was A Secret Chord which explores how music not only enriches our lives but also impacts our brains behavior and health."
YouTube Link 2024-10-05T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Rainbows Is there really a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow On this explainer Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice break down the science behind rainbows. We dive into what makes a rainbow and even double rainbows. Discover what Isaac Newton wrote about in his book of Opticks. How did people think vision worked We discuss a simple experiment you can do with the visual light spectrum at home. How does sunlight interacting with raindrops create a rainbow What is the end of the rainbow Is there anything over it Find out how every rainbow is your own"
YouTube Link 2022-03-15T21:41Z 5.4M followers, 138.8K engagements
"The Physics of Sci-Fi Monsters with Charles Liu Would Godzilla be structurally sound or too big for its own weight Neil deGrasse Tyson with co-host Matt Kirshen and Geek-in-Chief Charles Liu takes a look at the monsters that have terrified us like the zombies in The Last of Us or Godzilla and the scary speculative science behind them. Are black holes cosmic cookie monsters Charles shares his favorite creature Godzilla as Japans way of processing nuclear trauma. What does it mean that the monster came from radiation Neil recalls his childhood fascination with Rodans supersonic flight and asks:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 880.2K engagements
"Answering Fan Questions About Nuclear Fusion the Smallest Unit of Time and the Early Universe Can nuclear fusion become the ultimate renewable energy source Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about transporters the smallest unit of time expansion and other ideas that push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe. The discussion begins with an exploration of nuclear fusion the process that powers the stars. Neil explains the difference between fission and fusion and the challenges of achieving controlled fusion on Earth and the potential it holds for"
YouTube Link 2024-09-10T20:01Z 5.4M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Scientists Just Discovered the Biggest Black Hole Jets Ever How do black holes get giant jets Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the anatomy of black holes and how the newly discovered black hole Porphyrion got the largest x-ray jets in the universe. Learn about accretion disks x-ray satellites and the first black hole ever found. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Black Hole Jets 00:23 - The Anatomy of a Black Hole 02:23 - How You Get Jets 03:37 - Porphyrion 05:31 - Detecting the First Black Holes Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A"
YouTube Link 2024-11-21T18:00Z 5.4M followers, 457.2K engagements
"Why Earths Rotation Speed is Changing Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Why is the Earth spinning faster Neil deGrasse Tyson explains whats up with Earths rotational velocity and how different factors can add or subtract leap seconds to our year. Is climate change affecting Earths spin Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: What Up With Earth Spinning Faster 00:12 - Standardizing Time & Adding Leap Seconds 2:47 - Earth Speeding Up 3:26 - What Effects"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T17:28Z 5.4M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson and Kate the Chemist Answer Chemistry Questions What is chemistry Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice take fan questions on exothermic reactions PFAS ice cream sugar fire and more with Kate Biberdorf aka Kate the Chemist. Fundamentally what is a chemical reaction Kate breaks down the basis of chemistry how it overlaps with thermodynamics and exo- versus endothermic reactions. Why is Gallium a liquid in the US but listed as a solid in the UK Plus Kate schools Neil on how adding salt to ice can help you make homemade ice cream. If hydrogen and oxygen are both"
YouTube Link 2024-05-21T19:50Z 5.4M followers, 455K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Planetary Alignment"
YouTube Link 2023-06-14T19:54Z 5.4M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Scientists Discuss the Future of Biological Computing Can you make a computer chip out of neurons Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary OReilly explore organoid intelligence teaching neurons to play Pong and how biology can enhance technology with neuroscientist and Chief Scientific Officer at Cortical Labs Brett Kagan. Can you make computers out of biological building blocks Learn about how neurons self-organize embodied networks and how to help computers understand the real world. We explore whether AGI can be achieved with wetware or with silicon-based hardware. We talk"
YouTube Link 2024-06-22T16:00Z 5.4M followers, 617K engagements
"Do Psychedelics Unlock a Deeper Truth With Rick Doblin & Neil deGrasse Tyson Do psychedelics reveal a different objective reality Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about psychedelic drugs treating PTSD and other mind-bending research with President of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Rick Doblin. Thanks to Overview for sponsoring todays video. To learn more head to https://www.WearOverview.com and use code StarTalk at checkout for 20% off. How do psychedelics work What makes a drug psychedelic Learn about the history of psychedelics in the United"
YouTube Link 2023-12-14T22:48Z 5.4M followers, 427.7K engagements
"Living in a Simulation with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Nick Bostrom Cosmic Queries Are we in a simulation On this episode Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice take a deep dive into simulation theory consciousness and free will with Oxford theorist Nick Bostrom. Is this The Matrix Why do we even think we may be in a simulation We get into the reasons why the simulation hypothesis may or may not be true. Are there simulations within simulations What is an ancestor simulation We explore different types of simulations and what the purpose may be. Could higher beings be making simulations"
YouTube Link 2021-12-23T17:11Z 5.4M followers, 562.3K engagements
"Astrophysicists Rethink the Timeline of the Universe How did galaxies form in the early universe Neil deGrasse Tyson and astrophysicist Charles Liu sit down to discuss the evolution of our timeline of the universe and how JWST findings are upending our understanding of galaxies. Will we have to rethink what a galaxy is Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The Most Distant Galaxies 01:16 The Early Universe 03:06 - Do You Have To Make a Star To Make a Galaxy 07:25 - Could We Find Galaxies at Redshift [--] 09:48 - The Parameters of the Universe Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW"
YouTube Link 2025-05-01T20:23Z 5.4M followers, 974.5K engagements
"Neil deGrasse Tyson & Charles Liu Make Predictions About the Future What does the future hold Neil deGrasse Tyson teams up with comic co-host Chuck Nice Gary OReilly and astrophysicist Charles Liu to break down our visions of the future and take Neil to task on his own predictions. The conversation kicks off with the accuracy of science fiction predictions. Are we living in The Jetsons era yet We explore the years that science fiction takes place and compare them with where we are now. From Amazons robotic warehouses to AI assistants how much of our future is already here and what did sci-fi"
YouTube Link 2025-03-15T15:30Z 5.4M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Cosmic Queries Quantum Catastrophe with Neil deGrasse Tyson & Brian Cox What is the black hole information paradox On this episode Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the Higgs Boson quantum entanglement and black holes with particle physicist Brian Cox. Is mass actually a property of matter Find out about matters interactions with the Higgs Field the ATLAS Experiment at CERN and what would happen if the Higgs Field malfunctioned. Discover the quantum field: What would it look like in the early universe What would happen if light had mass If nothing can travel faster than"
YouTube Link 2022-07-28T21:00Z 5.4M followers, 841.4K engagements
"The sci-fi problem no one talks about Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson his comic co-hosts guest celebrities & scientists"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T16:01Z 5.4M followers, 96.6K engagements
"How England Colonized Time How did we all agree on the time Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down time zones Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and how England managed to colonize time. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: What Time Is It 1:00 - More or Less Time Zones 04:00 - How the Brits Got Time 6:45 - Putting the Mean in GMT 10:56 - Closing Check out our second channel @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T19:01Z 5.4M followers, 612.6K engagements
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