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Episodes
Exciting Times for Science
20 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Brilliant scientific discoveries and cutting edge technology have transformed our world, yet many people are turned off by science. Where has the exci...
Travels in Time
13 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Is time travel possible? Or has it already happened? Get ready to spend some time pondering time, because in this episode of StarTalk, host Neil deGra...
Summer Skies
06 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? We have too, and so we’re giving you the long-awaited answer, along with more exploration into the myste...
Space Spin-Offs
29 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Space is now big business. Technology originally developed for the space program sometimes ends up in products for use on Earth, often in surprising w...
The Science of Star Trek
22 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
The Star Trek TV and movie series imagine a bright future for humans in space, one in which we explore alien worlds with the aid of advanced technolog...
The Search for Aliens
15 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists have been searching for aliens in our solar system and beyond, but have not yet found evidence that life exists beyond Earth. SETI, the Sea...
Would You Be a Space Tourist?
08 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Branson has formed Virgin Galactic and is now taking reservations aboard the maiden voyage of SpaceShipOne. Would you spend the estimated $200...
Telescopes that Rocked Our World
01 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
This year marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s use of the first telescope. On this week’s show, we reflect on how telescopes have shifted our ...