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StarTalk Radio

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!

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Physics Education Nature Astronomy Science
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
48 minutes
Episodes
1038
Years Active
2009 - 2025
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Improving the News, with Max Tegmark

Improving the News, with Max Tegmark

How do we improve the news? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice talk echo chambers and America’s media problem with Max Tegmark, physicist and creator of AI media tool ImproveTheNews.org…

00:51:31  |   Mon 22 Feb 2021
Mars Perseverance, with Jim Green, NASA Chief Scientist

Mars Perseverance, with Jim Green, NASA Chief Scientist

We’re headed back to Mars – Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore NASA’s Perseverance rover and its red planet mission with NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green.

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00:49:47  |   Mon 15 Feb 2021
A Materials World

A Materials World

It’s a materials world! Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly, and Georgia Tech engineer Jud Ready explore how material science has impacted sports from tracks to swimsuits to go…

00:55:10  |   Fri 12 Feb 2021
Cosmic Queries – Dark Matter, Aliens, End of the Universe

Cosmic Queries – Dark Matter, Aliens, End of the Universe

What is dark matter? Are we alone? How will it all end? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on topics from all across the universe.

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00:48:39  |   Mon 08 Feb 2021
Cosmic Queries – Timekeeping

Cosmic Queries – Timekeeping

What time is it? Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and astronomer and anthropologist Anthony Aveni answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about timekeeping, the history of time, and more!

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00:54:00  |   Mon 01 Feb 2021
Game-Changing Physics

Game-Changing Physics

How do you change the game? Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice, and astrophysicist Charles Liu investigate game-changing techniques used to re-shape sports in the first episod…

00:52:40  |   Fri 29 Jan 2021
The Science of Happiness, with Laurie Santos

The Science of Happiness, with Laurie Santos

How do you know you’re happy? How can you be happier? Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Negin Farsad, and Laurie Santos, PhD, psychologist and host of The Happiness Lab, investigate the science of happine…

00:49:52  |   Mon 25 Jan 2021
Cosmic Queries – ‘Oumuamua

Cosmic Queries – ‘Oumuamua

Since passing through our solar system in 2017, ‘Oumuamua has been a hot topic of conversation for astronomers. Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about ‘O…

00:47:31  |   Mon 18 Jan 2021
Pain and Gain, with Lindsey Vonn

Pain and Gain, with Lindsey Vonn

You’re at the top of your game and you get injured. Now what? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice explore injury recovery and rehabilitation with Lindsey Vonn and exercise s…

00:51:21  |   Fri 15 Jan 2021
Things You Thought You Knew

Things You Thought You Knew

There are topics you might think you understand, but, do you really? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate the differences between mass, weight, and density, why ice floats, an…

00:49:38  |   Mon 11 Jan 2021
Cosmic Queries – New Year

Cosmic Queries – New Year

Happy 2021! Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice are looking at the year ahead, reminiscing on the year past, and answering fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on the speed of light, gas giants,…

00:47:42  |   Mon 04 Jan 2021
Gambits and Game Theory

Gambits and Game Theory

The Queen’s Gambit, game theory, and more – Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice are talkin’ chess with grandmaster Maurice Ashley, A.I. expert Jonathan Schaeffer, and Alexandra Botez, W…

00:57:23  |   Fri 01 Jan 2021
Climate and Diet of Early Humans

Climate and Diet of Early Humans

Did early humans eat a paleo diet? Can we learn how to deal with climate change by studying our ancient ancestors? Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Matt Kirshen, and geochemist Tina Lüdecke explore…

00:47:02  |   Mon 28 Dec 2020
Cosmic Queries – Medieval Science and History

Cosmic Queries – Medieval Science and History

When you think of Middle Ages, does scientific advancement come to mind? Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Matt Kirshen, and Seb Falk, Cambridge Historian of Science and author of The Light Ages, ex…

00:53:37  |   Mon 21 Dec 2020
An Exercise in Physics

An Exercise in Physics

What would a quantum stadium look like? Can you race Formula 1 on Mars? Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice, and astrophysicist Charles Liu answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries …

00:54:36  |   Fri 18 Dec 2020
Cosmic Queries – Fan Grab Bag

Cosmic Queries – Fan Grab Bag

Black holes, the Arecibo Observatory, artificial intelligence, and more – Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer a special batch of Cosmic Queries from some of our most supportive fa…

00:54:08  |   Mon 14 Dec 2020
Cosmic Queries – Science is Cool 4

Cosmic Queries – Science is Cool 4

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer Cosmic Queries about the secrets of the universe, science curriculum, tackling religion in the classroom, and more for a remote audience of thousands of scie…

00:52:16  |   Mon 07 Dec 2020
What Are the Odds?

What Are the Odds?

What are the odds your crazy play at the end of the game works? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice investigate the use of AI and machine learning to predict and understand …

00:50:16  |   Fri 04 Dec 2020
COVID-19 and the Future of Us

COVID-19 and the Future of Us

How does COVID-19 impact children? Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Paul Mecurio, and Dr. Irwin Redlener, MD, co-founder of the Children’s Health Fund and Director of the National Center for Disaster Pre…

00:37:22  |   Mon 30 Nov 2020
Cosmic Queries – Fermentation

Cosmic Queries – Fermentation

Let it sit and watch the science happen: Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer Cosmic Queries about fermentation with Arielle Johnson, PhD, science officer on Good Eats, food writer, and …

00:49:32  |   Mon 23 Nov 2020
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