StarTalk Podcast
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.
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.
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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