StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Nature or Nurture with Eli Manning and Dr. Angela Duckworth Oct 01, 2021

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What matters more: nature or nurture? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice explore what creates expert performers with CEO of Character Lab Dr. Angela Duckworth, featuring our interview with Eli Manning.

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Space Force: A New Domain with Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt, Charles Liu, and Moriba Jah Sep 28, 2021

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Why do we need a Space Force? Neil deGrasse Tyson & co-host Chuck Nice break down the newest branch of the US military, The Space Force, with Charles Liu, Major General DeAnna Burt and Dr. Moriba Jah. How much of your life is touched by space?

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Cosmic Queries – Animal Outlaws with Mary Roach Sep 21, 2021

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What happens when nature commits a crime? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Paul Mecurio discuss law-breaking animals with Mary Roach and her new book Fuzz: When Nature Breaks The Law. Can we hack nature?

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Stars Talk to Neil – Rocket Fuel Sep 17, 2021

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The observer effect? Rotating bodies? The science of rocket fuel? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice answer science questions from our favorite pro athletes: Jerry Rice, Lindsey Vonn, Eli Manning, and more!

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Cosmic Queries in the O-zone: Saving the World with Susan Solomon & Stephen Andersen Sep 14, 2021

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How did we save the ozone layer? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice break down the campaign to save the ozone layer with atmospheric chemist Susan Solomon and sustabaility expert Stephen Andersen. What can we apply to the climate crisis?

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Things You Thought You Knew – Venus Pizza Sep 07, 2021

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How long would it take to cook a pizza outside on Venus? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice discuss the physics of surface temperature, the size of ~wAvEs~, and the meaning of horsepower. Could horses get you to space?

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Reefer Madness with Dr. Staci Gruber Sep 03, 2021

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Does weed make you faster? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice hash out the effects of cannabis with neuroscientist at Harvard Medical School and director of the MIND Program Dr. Staci Gruber. Is smoking dope really doping?

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Cosmic Queries– Exoplanetary Exploration with Dr. Aomawa Shields Aug 31, 2021

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Exoplanets? Low Mass Stars? Goldilocks zones? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Negin Farsad explore the universe of exoplanets, science communication, and acting with astronomer and speaker Dr. Aomawa Shields.

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Starry Starry Night with Roberta Olson, Jay Pasachoff, & Heather Berlin Aug 24, 2021

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Can you hear colors? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore science through art in Van Gogh’s Starry Night with art historian Roberta Olson, astronomer Jay Pasachoff, and neuroscientist Heather Berlin.

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Cosmic Queries: Jiggle Wiggle Waggle Walk with Charles Liu Aug 20, 2021

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Do swimmers need less oxygen? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice answer patron questions about athletics and science with Geek-in-Chief astrophysicist Charles Liu. Could Chuck be a gymnast?

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