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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new ... more

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What is truly foundational to the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice welcome particle physicist Brian Cox for a discussion about emergence, particles, consciousness, and the very fabric of spacetime. 

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Are we making science fiction a reality? Is that a good thing? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, & Gary O’Reilly and guest Adam Becker, science communicator and author of More Everything Forever, discuss sci-fi dreams, tech-bro promises, and the real ... more

Can you listen to a picture of the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice welcome back Chandra X-ray Observatory data-sonification expert Kim Arcand of the to explore how translating cosmic data into sound lets us sense the universe in entirely... more

Albert Einstein was, well, Albert Einstein. But was he right? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice investigate what it took to prove Einstein right, with theoretical physicist Dr. Jim Gates.

Originally Aired October 19, 2020.

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Brian Cox
Professor of Particle Physics at the University of Manchester, popular science communicator
University of Manchester
Episode: Are We The Universe’s Way of Knowing Itself? With Brian Cox
Adam Becker
PhD in computational cosmology and author of the book 'More Everything Forever.'
Author
Episode: AGI, Immortality, & Visions of the Future with Adam Becker
Kim Arcand
Data sonification expert for the Chandra X-ray Telescope
Harvard's Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Episode: Sounds of the Cosmos with Kim Arcand
Jim Gates
Theoretical physicist and director for the Center for Theoretical Physics at Brown University
Brown University
Episode: Cosmic Queries – Proving Einstein Right
Jake Roper
Host of Vsauce3 Science Channel on YouTube
Vsauce
Episode: Cosmic Queries – ALIENS! with Jake Roper
Bogdan Botezatu
Director of Threat Research and Reporting
Bitdefender
Episode: Deepfakes and the War on Truth with Bogdan Botezatu
Jonathan Haidt
Social psychologist at NYU's Stern School of Business and author of The Anxious Generation
NYU's Stern School of Business
Episode: The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt
Jeff Thornburg
CEO of Portal Space Systems
Portal Space Systems
Episode: The New Space Race with Jeff Thornburg
Wendy Freedman
Professor of Astronomy at the University of Chicago, recognized for her work on measuring the universe's expansion rate.
University of Chicago
Episode: Solving the Crisis in Cosmology with Wendy Freedman

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Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist and host known as your personal astrophysicist, he brings a unique combination of science expertise and charismatic presentation to the show. He engages audiences through humor and in-depth scientific explanations, making complex topics accessible to all.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 33.5k ratings
  • Names of planets of solar system

    The planets except Venus are named after the Roman God.

    In Japanese, which is my mother tongue, they are named after the day of the week:

    Sun/Sunday/sun, Mercury/Wednesday/water, Venus/Friday/gold or money, Earth/(ground), Mars/Tuesday/fire, Jupiter/Thursday/tree, Saturn/Saturday/soil,

    Uranus/sky or high, Neptune/ocean, (and Pluto/darkness)

    I'm serious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not really big 72
    Japan3 days ago
  • I love this podcast 😭

    Been watching StarTalk (The YouTube version) for the past 5-7 years, along with watching Neil’s interviews and related stuff since I was a 10-11 yr old when Ice Age: Collision Course came out and loved him ever since. Im now 21 and started listening to the podcast because im older now and cant be havin the blue light get to me 😆. Cant listen or watch an episode without being infected with King Neil’s energy and lifting my mood with Lord Nice’s comedic charm and Gary O’Reillys tones. Love these ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ty’Kwon
    United States5 days ago
  • Very educational

    It’s perfect except the fact that it has adds

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    8th g
    United States5 days ago
  • Good!

    Topics are pretty interesting, and hosts seem to have a good chemistry. It’s informative without being too serious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cpatel05
    United States8 days ago
  • Learning so much!

    Thank you, I listen to this at work and it keeps me company!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaceyDwyer
    United States10 days ago

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Are We The Universe’s Way of Knowing Itself? With Brian Cox
Q: How does the curvature of space-time cause tides?
Tides are explained through centrifugal forces acting on the Earth and Moon as they orbit their common center of mass.
Are We The Universe’s Way of Knowing Itself? With Brian Cox
Q: What is emergence?
Emergence is how complexity appears from simple underlying laws, with different levels of description in nature.
Cosmic Queries – Proving Einstein Right
Q: What are Jim's thoughts on a cosmic gravitational background?
There's no reason why a cosmic gravitational background wouldn't exist, similar to cosmic microwave background, but we need many more gravitational wave detectors before mapping becomes a reality.
Cosmic Queries – Proving Einstein Right
Q: Can you give us a quick breakdown between the special and the general when it comes to relativity?
Special relativity is about the relative motion and how speed affects perception, while general relativity seeks to understand gravity as the curvature of spacetime influenced by mass.
Cosmic Queries – Quantumly Stupid
Q: Does light ever do any work?
It does do windows.

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A unique blend of science, comedy, and pop culture forms the hallmark of this captivating audio experience. Scientists, comedians, and guest celebrities converge to explore a wide range of topics from astronomy and physics to more general inquiries about life in the universe. With a signature conversational approach, episodes feature dynamic discussions and humorous exchanges, making profound scientific concepts accessible to a broader audience. This podcast engages listeners not only with interesting scientific explorations but also with pop culture references and wit, thus attracting a diverse group of enthusiasts eager to learn while being entertained.

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Recent guests on StarTalk Radio include:

1. Brian Cox
2. Adam Becker
3. Kim Arcand
4. Jim Gates
5. Jake Roper
6. Bogdan Botezatu
7. Jonathan Haidt
8. Jeff Thornburg

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