StarTalk Podcast

Scientists Who Got In Trouble for Being Right, with Matt Kaplan
Explore how groundbreaking scientists, from Galileo to the Nobel-winning mRNA pioneer, faced ridicule, exile, and even fraud for their discoveries, revealing the powerful non-scientific forces shaping scientific progress.

The Books That Shaped My Childhood
Neil deGrasse Tyson recounts the pivotal books from his childhood and college years that ignited his passion for science, shaped his communication style, and even led to the coining of 'Manhattanhenge'.

Science at Warp Speed: StarTalk Live! @ The Novo Theatre
Neil deGrasse Tyson and a panel of astrophysicists and comedians dissect the scientific realities and fictional liberties behind iconic sci-fi concepts like warp drives, dark matter, and antimatter.
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