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Cheating in Sports

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lance Armstrong, the New England Patriots, steroids in baseball – Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates cheating in sports alongside co-hosts Chuck Nice ...

Cosmic Queries – ALIENS! with Jake Roper

13 Jan 2020

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Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore aliens in film with YouTuber Jake Roper including E.T., Men in Black, The Blob, The Thing, Wa...

SEASON PREMIERE: A Conversation with Tim Ferriss

06 Jan 2020

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For our Season 11 premiere, Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down for a one-on-one conversation with author, entrepreneur, and investor Tim Ferriss to explore...

StarTalk Sports Edition Series Premiere – Changing the Game, with Arian Foster

03 Jan 2020

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SERIES PREMIERE: Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with former NFL running back Arian Foster to explore his illustrious NFL career, the rise of science in...

Deadliest Cosmic Queries

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer your fan-submitted Cosmic Queries about death – what’s the best way to die, the death of h...

Cosmic Queries – Innovating, with Bill Nye

20 Dec 2019

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In honor of Sir Isaac Newton’s birthday, Bill Nye and Chuck Nice answer Cosmic Queries about inventions, innovations and scientific discovery, from ...

Tough Love and Geopolitics, with Susan Rice

13 Dec 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson explores geopolitics with Ambassador Susan Rice, PhD, co-host Chuck Nice, neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD, and cybersecurity ex...

Cosmic Queries – Edge of the Universe

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What lies beyond the edge of the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and astrophysicist Janna Levin, PhD, answer your fan-submitt...

Science and Psyche in Film, with Darren Aronofsky

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the scientific, metaphysical, and psychological aspects of filmmaking with auteur filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, co-host Pau...

Cosmic Queries – Between Planets and Stars, with Jackie Faherty

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What lies hidden in the murky hallways of the cosmos? Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist Jackie Faherty, PhD, and co-host Chuck Nice answer your fan-...

Cosmic Queries – Planets and Stuff

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Paul Mecurio are back together again to answer your fan-submitted questions on Saturn, Jupiter, neuroscience, ti...

A Conversation with Edward Norton

08 Nov 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with actor Edward Norton to explore his fascination with the universe, his new film “Motherless Brooklyn,” his work ...

Life of a Science Guy, with Bill Nye

01 Nov 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with his friend and beloved science communicator Bill Nye to explore how he became the “Science Guy.” With comic co-...

Cosmic Queries – The 30-Second Universe

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Chuck Nice, and astrophysicist and StarTalk geek-in-chief Charles Liu, PhD answer fan-submitted questions on gravity, ast...

Science and Journalism, with Christiane Amanpour

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the intersectionality of science and journalism with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Eugene Mirman, reporter Azmat Khan, con...

StarTalk Live at NYCC 2019 with Neil deGrasse Tyson

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

StarTalk returns to the main stage in front of a packed house at NY Comic Con. Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Chuck Nice, and StarTalk geek-in-chief ast...

Cosmic Queries – World Space Week

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate World Space Week, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Matt Kirshen and astrophysicist Charles Liu, PhD, answer fan-submitted questions on a variety of c...

Cosmic Queries – The Deep

27 Sep 2019

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Deep space and deep thoughts = deep questions. Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted questions on the meaning of life,...

Solving Crimes with Science, with Patricia Cornwell

20 Sep 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates the world of forensics with best-selling crime novelist Patricia Cornwell, comic co-host Matt Kirshen, forensic patho...

The Pursuit of Knowledge, with Larry King

13 Sep 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson and broadcast icon Larry King explore Larry’s approach to interviews, his life-long pursuit of knowledge, and more. Featuring co...

Westworld and the Future of AI, with James Marsden

06 Sep 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Westworld star James Marsden to explore the future of artificial intelligence. Featuring comic co-host Chuck Nice, ...

Parody and Geek Culture, with “Weird Al” Yankovic

30 Aug 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with “Weird Al” Yankovic to explore geek culture and the scientific inspirations behind his hits. With comic co-host...

Cosmic Curiosities, with Paul Mecurio

23 Aug 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Paul Mecurio answer a grab bag full of fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on the Big Bang, the boundaries of the unive...

Watching the Skies, with the US Space Command

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Tyson flies to Thule Air Base in Greenland to investigate the intersection of space exploration and the military. With Chuck Nice, Laura Grego, P...

#ICYMI - Building an MVP Machine

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. Move over Moneyball, something new is coming. Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly e...

Cosmic Queries – Science in Pop Fiction, the Sequel

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wormholes, vibranium, Game of Thrones, Batroc the Leaper, Captain Marvel, tachyons, Thanos vs Ant-Man, Star Trek, and more – Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ch...

Cosmic Queries – Science in Pop Fiction

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and astrophysicist and StarTalk geek-in-chief Charles Liu answer fan-submitted questions about speed of...

#ICYMI - A Conversation with Mario Andretti and Neil deGrasse Tyson

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. “If everything seems under control then you’re just not going fast enough....

Art and Science for Change, with Anna Deavere Smith

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Explore how the intersectionality of art and science can spark cultural change with Neil deGrasse Tyson, actor and playwright Anna Deavere Smith, comi...

Apollo and the Future of Humans in Space

19 Jul 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 by answering fan-submitted questions on the famous Moon l...

#ICYMI - The Science of SailGP

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice investigate the science-filled, data-driv...

Cosmic Queries – Summer School

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The sun is out, the weather is warm, and summer school is in session! Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Matt Kirshen, and astrophysicist Charles Liu answer...

News in the Digital Age, with Dan Rather

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson and legendary CBS news anchor Dan Rather explore the future of journalism, news in the digital age, the Space Race, the importance...

#ICYMI - Plant-Powered Athletes and Plant-Based Diets

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice explore the world of plant-powered athlet...

Cosmic Queries – Bioethics

28 Jun 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Paul Mecurio, and NYU bioethicist and philosopher Matthew Liao answer fan-submitted questions on artificial intelli...

A Conversation with Jordan Klepper

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Jordan Klepper explore comedy, politics, the future of American space exploration, the similarities between HI-SEAS and an imp...

#ICYMI - Sneakerheads and Sneaker Design

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the world of sneakerheads and the scienc...

Freakonomics, with Stephen J. Dubner

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Private vs public space exploration, asteroid mining, artificial intelligence, universal healthcare, and more – Neil Tyson explores the stochastic w...

Jack Black’s Cosmic Curiosity

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson and virtuoso comedian, musician, and actor Jack Black explore black holes, a simulation universe, quantum weirdness, Powers of Ten...

#ICYMI - Inside Sports Betting

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. Place your bets! Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice explore the ins, outs, u...

Creating Science Fiction, with Gale Anne Hurd

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Terminator, The Walking Dead, Aliens, Dante’s Peak, Armageddon, and more – explore what it takes to bring science fiction to life with Neil de...

Making Stuff, with Adam Savage

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson, author and inventor extraordinaire Adam Savage, and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted questions about MythBusters, th...

#ICYMI - Gender Inequality in Sports, with Heather O’Reilly

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice investigate the systemic gender bias and ...

Playing the Game of Thrones, with George RR Martin

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dragons, skinchangers, the undead – Neil Tyson explores Game of Thrones with George R. R. Martin. With co-host Matt Kirshen, medieval expert Racha K...

Wrestling with Mental Health, with AJ Mendez

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates mental health, wrestling, and more with AJ Mendez, aka AJ Lee, former WWE wrestler and author of “Crazy Is My Super...

#ICYMI - Golf Tech and Astrophotography, with Jimmy Walker and Neil Tyson

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. Golf technology and astrophotography – these worlds collide as hosts Gary O’...

Making Science Cool, with Jeff Goldblum

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with actor Jeff Goldblum to explore his iconic roles in Jurassic Park, Independence Day, and his fervent scientific curi...

Cosmic Queries – Asteroids and Comets

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

They could be transporters of life or harbingers of doom – Neil deGrasse Tyson answers fan-submitted questions on comets and asteroids with science ...

#ICYMI - The Science of Thoroughbred Racing

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. What does it take to win the Kentucky Derby? Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck N...

Saving the Earth, with Al Gore

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s now or never. Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with environmental activist, Nobel Prize winner, and former US VP Al Gore to investigate ways to co...

Cosmic Queries – Physics All Around Us

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are physics at work all around us? Join your personal astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice as they answe...

#ICYMI - Women’s Boxing, with World Champion Alicia Ashley

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. What does it take to be World Champion? How can women’s boxing gain more pop...

Cosmic Queries – X-ray Astrophysics

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Vote now for StarTalk to win a Webby Award! wbby.co/vote-pod18Explore more than the eye can see as Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and ...

Cosmic Queries – Everyday Astrophysics, with Russell Peters

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Russell Peters answer fan-submitted questions on a variety of astrophysical topics including Pluto, the Andromed...

#ICYMI - Breaking Down Baseball Barriers, with Meredith Wills and Justine Siegal

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice investigate “HomerGate” alongside bas...

Cosmic Queries – Neuroscience

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Psychedelic drugs, dreams, mental health awareness, understanding our reality, and more – Neil deGrasse Tyson, neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD, a...

Einstein’s Genius, with Ron Howard

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson, filmmaker Ron Howard, astrophysicist Janna Levin, and comic co-host Harrison Greenbaum celebrate and explore the life of Albert E...

#ICYMI - NASCAR vs Formula 1

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. NASCAR or Formula 1? Which one do you choose? Our hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’...

Vaccines – Let’s Make America Smart Again

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our Let’s Make America Smart Again series, Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Felicia Madison, and Pulitzer Prize-winning science journal...

Cosmic Queries – Across the Universe

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted questions that take you across the universe to explore merging black holes, Hawk...

#ICYMI - Wrestling with Physics, with Neil deGrasse Tyson

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. What’s the best wrestling move? Can you wrestle in zero gravity? Hosts Gary ...

Cosmic Queries – The New Space Race

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why haven’t we gone back to the Moon? What are the responsibilities of the Space Force? Is Mars the new end goal for exploration? Neil deGrasse Tyso...

#ICYMI - Ironman Triathlon, with Mark Allen

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. Swim… Bike… Run… Science! Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice enter the...

Cosmic Queries – Out There

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Harrison Greenbaum, and astrophysicist Janna Levin answer questions on the far away and the far out, including Andromeda'...

Cosmic Queries – Space Exploration

08 Feb 2019

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Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Eddie Brill answer fan-submitted questions on space exploration including asteroid defense, the Moon landing, th...

#ICYMI - Esports, with NicoThePico

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. We dive into the expanding world of Esports as hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’R...

Cosmic Queries – The End of The World, with Josh Clark

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What will cause humanity's demise? Will it be it artificial intelligence, a meteor, or ourselves? Neil deGrasse Tyson answers fan questions with comic...

#ICYMI - SEASON PREMIERE: 2019 Big Game Special, with Neil deGrasse Tyson

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly kick off Season 4 of Playing with Science covering the science and spectacle of the Big Game. Featuring Neil deGrasse T...

A Conversation with Dr. Mae Jemison

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Dr. Mae Jemison, MD, former astronaut and Principal of 100 Year Starship, to explore her multidisciplinary career, ...

Inside The Big Bang Theory, with Simon Helberg and Bill Prady

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into The Big Bang Theory – the hit TV show and the beginning of the universe – with Neil deGrasse Tyson, TBBT co-creator Bill Prady, TBBT act...

Fighting, Philosophy, and the Primal Mind, with Joe Rogan

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson gets inside the cage with Joe Rogan to explore the physics of fighting, mental and physical health, and the mysteries of the unive...

Food, Science, and Culture, with Anthony Bourdain

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our Season 10 Premiere features Neil deGrasse Tyson’s interview with Anthony Bourdain, recorded before his death in 2018. With co-host Sasheer Zamat...

Extended Classic – Cosmic Queries: Colonizing Mars

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer your Cosmic Queries about colonizing Mars. Now extended with more questions on militarizing space, the wild ...

Extended Classic – Cosmic Queries: The Space Race

21 Dec 2018

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Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on the Space Race, the global impact of the Apollo program and Jo...

Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries - Office Hours

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The astrophysicist is in! Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on all things cosmic. Now extended with more question...

#ICMYI - Sports Injuries and Recovery

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice investigate the world of sports injuries a...

Living in Space, with Scott Kelly

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what life is like aboard the International Space Station as Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with former astronaut Scott Kelly, comic co-host Sa...

#ICYMI - Moneyball 2.0 – Soccer Edition

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice enter the world of big-data analytics and ...

Extended Classic – Let’s Make America Smart Again: The Future of NASA

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Re-visit our Let’s Make America Smart Again series as Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and Ellen Stofan look at the past, present, and...

#ICYMI - Ultra-Running, with Ann Trason & Dr. Ultra

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Do you have what it takes to run 50,100, or 200 miles? Hosts Chuck Nice and Gar...

The Surfing Life, with Kelly Slater

23 Nov 2018

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Neil deGrasse Tyson catches the perfect wave with world champion surfer Kelly Slater, comic co-host Chuck Nice, Pulitzer Prize-winning author William ...

#ICYMI - Tiger vs Phil – 18 Holes, $9 Mil

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Tiger Woods. Phil Mickelson. 18 Holes. 9 million dollars. Hosts Chuck Nice and ...

The Future of Us, with Sir Martin Rees

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Technology, space travel, a changing climate – What does the future hold for us? Neil deGrasse Tyson ponders humanity’s future alongside comic co-...

#ICYMI - Extreme Flying – Red Bull Air Race, with Kirby Chambliss

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Hop in, buckle up, and earn your wings alongside hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’...

StarTalk @ NY Comic Con: It’s About Time!

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts a wibbly wobbly, timey wimey evening of time travel, quantum states, and wormholes recorded live at NY Comic Con 2018. Featu...

#ICYMI - The Sweet Science of Boxing, with Sugar Ray Leonard

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice ...

From Puppets to Performance Capture, with Frank Oz and Andy Serkis

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Yoda, Miss Piggy, Cookie Monster, King Kong, Gollum, and more – Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Adam Conover, astrophysicist Charles Liu, and Bil...

#ICYMI - Mental Health in Sports, with Royce White

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the state of mental health in spor...

Curing Cancer, with 2018 Nobel Laureate Jim Allison

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted Cosmic Queries on cancer research with freshly-minted 2018 Nobel laureate and im...

#ICYMI - Ask a Sports Engineer, with David James

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice answer your questions and investigate the collis...

First Man – Celebrating Neil Armstrong

19 Oct 2018

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Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and Astro Mike Massimino celebrate Neil Armstrong and the impact of his career and the legacy of his fi...

#ICYMI - Juiced Balls, Broken Bats & Record Breakers, with Shawn Green

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the science of baseball with physicist A...

The Illusion of Free Will, with Sam Harris

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates free will, morality, meditation, psychedelic experiences, artificial intelligence, and more alongside neuroscientist ...

#ICYMI - Gender in Sports, with Joanna Harper

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly sit down with neuroscientist Heather Berli...

Hidden Figures, with Margot Lee Shetterly and Janelle Monáe

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Discover more about NASA’s “Hidden Figures” as Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with author Margot Lee Shetterly, Janelle Monáe, comic co-host Sas...

#ICYMI - Conquering Mountains, with Vanessa O’Brien

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Explore the world of mountaineering as hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly tak...

The Truthiness, with Stephen Colbert

28 Sep 2018

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Uncover the truthiness and nothing but the truthiness as Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Stephen Colbert, comic co-host Adam Conover, author Sophia...

#ICYMI - Cosmic Queries: Sports Physics Trivia, with Charles Liu

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Football on Mars, tricky cricket physics, curving curling rocks, and more – H...

Communicating the Science, with Alan Alda

21 Sep 2018

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Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the craft of getting people excited about science with legendary actor and award-winning science communicator Alan Alda, ...

#ICYMI - Golf’s 2018 Ryder Cup: Physics & Psychology at the Albatros

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel… Are you ready for the 2018 Ryder Cup? Hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly prep...