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Neil deGrasse Tyson Confronts Andy Weir on the Science of Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir, author of 'Project Hail Mary,' details his rigorous scientific world-building process, from designing an alien species based on exoplanet conditions to integrating complex physics like relativity into his plot.

Scientific Martyrs, Life Beyond Our Planet & More! | Cosmic Queries #106
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle diverse cosmic questions, from the physics of light and gravitational waves to the philosophical implications of extraterrestrial life and humanity's future on Earth.

Alcubierre Drives, Antimatter Multiverses & More! | Cosmic Queries #103
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle listener questions ranging from the feasibility of reviving the sun with nukes to the physics of black holes, warp drives, and the multiverse.
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