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Quarks, Space Explosions, & Comparing Holes | Cosmic Queries #110
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio tackle fan questions on black holes, the Roche limit, the impossibility of sound in space, and the fundamental forces governing our universe, all while exploring the human need for connection and intellectual safety.

Answering Questions All About Aliens, with Charles Liu
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Charles Liu explore the scientific and philosophical implications of alien life, from the physics of interstellar travel to the societal impact of first contact and the human tendency to project our own fears onto extraterrestrials.

Confronting Neil with Our Burning Questions… Yet Again!
Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles fundamental physics questions, from the true nature of gravity to the emergent property of free will and the practical implications of cosmic rays on modern technology.
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