Black Holes
Discover key takeaways from 12 podcast episodes about this topic.
Live Q&A with Brian Greene | World Science Festival
Brian Greene answers diverse questions on cosmology, quantum mechanics, and the future of science, from black holes and multiverse theories to the impact of AI on physics research.
Exploring Hidden Dimensions with Brian Greene
Theoretical physicist Brian Greene unpacks the universe's most mind-bending concepts, from the many-worlds multiverse to the fabric of spacetime woven by quantum entanglement, with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Daniel Harlow on What Quantum Gravity Teaches Us About Quantum Mechanics | Mindscape 349
Quantum gravity's most profound puzzles, from black holes to the universe itself, are forcing physicists to fundamentally rethink the nature of quantum mechanics and the role of the observer.
Black Holes May Not Be What We Thought | World Science Festival
Theoretical physicist Samir Mathur presents the 'fuzzball' theory, a radical string theory-based alternative to the classical black hole model that resolves the long-standing information paradox by eliminating the singularity and event horizon.
Basement #008: Avi Loeb | 3I Atlas, Oumuamua, and What NASA Won't Say
Harvard Professor Avi Loeb details his data-driven quest for extraterrestrial intelligence, challenging academic dogma and government secrecy while revealing new threats to space observation and the future of humanity.
Space Solar Farms, Blue Straggler Stars, & Earth’s Escape Plan
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle cosmic queries, from the physics of black holes and artificial gravity to the viability of space solar farms and moving Earth from its orbit.
Are We Creating Objective Reality or Finding it? With Charles Liu | Cosmic Queries #107
This episode explores the philosophical and scientific implications of observation on reality, the nature of information and entropy, and the cutting-edge methods astronomers use to decipher the universe's most profound mysteries, from the Big Bang to distant galaxies.
The Crisis at the Edge of a Black Hole | World Science Festival
Physicists confront a fundamental crisis at the black hole's edge, debating whether its event horizon is a smooth, empty space or a violent 'firewall' that challenges core principles of quantum mechanics and general relativity.
Ask Neil Anything, January 2026 | Free Patreon Exclusive
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle listener questions ranging from simulation theory glitches and black hole physics to the etymology of 'nice' and Star Trek's vision of a conflict-free future.
Incoming Asteroids, Moving Black Holes, & More! | Cosmic Queries #104
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle cosmic mysteries, from the black hole information paradox to the physics of time travel in 'Back to the Future' and the dynamics of accretion discs.
The Complex Universe, with Sean Carroll
Cosmologist Sean Carroll joins Neil deGrasse Tyson to unravel the universe's biggest mysteries, from the arrow of time and black holes to the reality of dark matter and the multiverse.
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.