Matt O’Dowd’s Favorite Object in the Universe
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Matt O’Dowd’s Favorite Object in the Universe

Astrophysicist Matt O'Dowd explains how quasars, supermassive black holes, and gravitational lensing are revealing the universe's deepest secrets, with AI becoming essential for future discoveries.

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Quarks, Space Explosions, & Comparing Holes | Cosmic Queries #110
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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.

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Scientists Who Got In Trouble for Being Right, with Matt Kaplan
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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.

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The Books That Shaped My Childhood
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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'.

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Science at Warp Speed: StarTalk Live! @ The Novo Theatre
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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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