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Exploring Hidden Dimensions with Brian Greene
Theoretical physicist Brian Greene unpacks the universe's most mind-bending concepts, from the many-worlds multiverse to the fabric of spacetime woven by quantum entanglement, with Neil deGrasse Tyson.

How We’re Trying to Detect Dark Matter Particles, with Katherine Freese
Theoretical physicist Katherine Freese reveals cutting-edge methods for detecting dark matter, from billion-year-old rocks to 'dark stars' observed by the James Webb Telescope, and challenges prevailing theories on dark energy.

Ask Neil Anything, January 2026 | Free Patreon Exclusive
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle listener questions ranging from simulation theory glitches and black hole physics to the etymology of 'nice' and Star Trek's vision of a conflict-free future.

The Problem With Uploading Your Consciousness | Cosmic Queries #105
Neil deGrasse Tyson and guests explore the universe's biggest mysteries, from the nature of dark energy and the reconciliation of quantum mechanics with general relativity to the philosophical implications of quantum consciousness and the dangers of scientific misinformation.
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