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StarTalk Radio

Neil deGrasse Tyson
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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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Terraforming mars? How do black holes die? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer questions about the moon, periodic table of elements, light photons, black holes and more! 

Originally Aired August 3, 2021

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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, bubble universes, and more!

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Is time fundamental to the universe or a human construct? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore our brain’s relationship with time, how we remember the past, and project the future with Dean Buonomano, Professor of Neurobiology a... more

Can quantum tunneling occur at macroscopic scales? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice sit down with John Martinis, UCSB physicist and 2025 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, to explore superconductivity, quantum tunnelling, and what this means f... more

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Recent Guests

Dean Buonomano
Professor of Neurobiology and Psychology at UCLA and author of 'Your Brain is a Time Machine'
UCLA
Episode: Your Brain is a Time Machine with Dean Buonomano
Natalie Starkey
Geologist and science communicator
Open University
Episode: Cosmic Queries – Space Volcanoes: Fire and Ice with Natalie Starkey
Nick Bostrom
Professor at the University of Oxford and philosopher known for his work on the simulation argument
University of Oxford
Episode: Cosmic Queries – Living in a Simulation with Nick Bostrom
Adam Riess
Nobel Laureate and Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Origins of Dark Energy with Adam Riess
Mary Roach
New York Times Best Selling Author known for her humorous and engaging writing on science topics
Episode: Replaceable You with Mary Roach
Paul Mecurio
Stand-up comedian and host of Inside Out
Inside Out with Paul Mecurio
Episode: Cosmic Queries – Multiverse Nesting Dolls
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

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Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium known for his engaging scientific discussions and popularizing complex scientific ideas in an understandable way.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 33.9k 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
    Japana month 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 States2 months ago
  • Very educational

    It’s perfect except the fact that it has adds

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    8th g
    United States2 months 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 States2 months ago
  • Learning so much!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaceyDwyer
    United States2 months ago

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Some feedback indicates a desire for more structured dialogue and fewer interruptions, suggesting room for improvement in episode flow.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and knowledge, highlighting the entertaining yet informative nature of the discussions.
A notable portion of feedback appreciates the expert guests and varied topics, reinforcing the educational value of the series.
The chemistry between the hosts, particularly Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice, is often praised for making complex topics more engaging.

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Cosmic Queries – Galactic Grab Bag – Blue Steel
Q: Given that black holes lose mass, would there be a point where the mass of a black hole is no longer enough to trap light?
Tyson describes that black holes retain their status even as they lose mass, but discusses the possibility of dense objects possibly revealing themselves under specific conditions, emphasizing that their properties do not change, only their mass does.
Cosmic Queries – Galactic Grab Bag – Blue Steel
Q: Are there better observation places in the solar system for telescopes where the moon's brightness doesn't interfere?
Tyson mentions the James Webb Space Telescope's position and considerations for placing radio telescopes on the far side of the moon to avoid light interference.
Cosmic Queries – Galactic Grab Bag – Blue Steel
Q: What's the status of terraforming Mars given its lack of a magnetic field?
Tyson explains that living underground on Mars could protect from solar radiation and that geoengineering could potentially solve magnetic field issues.
Cosmic Queries – Galactic Grab Bag – Blue Steel
Q: Why is Mercury the element liquid?
Tyson states that it's simply a property of Mercury and mentions how the periodic table's arrangement does not dictate the state of matter at varying temperatures, emphasizing that its liquid state is due to its unique properties.
Cosmic Queries – Galactic Grab Bag – Blue Steel
Q: Can you explain the moon's wobble and how it affects the earth?
Tyson discusses that while the moon doesn't have a significant 'wobble', it has a phenomenon called 'libration', which occurs due to its elliptical orbit, allowing us to see slightly more than half its surface over time.

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Exploring the intersection of science, pop culture, and comedy, the show features engaging discussions that tackle a wide array of topics ranging from astronomy and physics to societal issues and technology. With a blend of humor and expert insights, hosts present complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner, often inviting celebrity guests and experts to enrich the conversations. Notable discussions include deep dives into black holes, the implications of social media on mental health, and the fascinating roles of data sonification in understanding the cosmos. This unique formula creates an entertaining environment that educates listeners while keeping them engaged with light-hearted banter and amusing anecdotes.

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Recent guests on StarTalk Radio include:

1. Dean Buonomano
2. Natalie Starkey
3. Nick Bostrom
4. Adam Riess
5. Mary Roach
6. Paul Mecurio
7. Brian Cox
8. Adam Becker

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