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Magic, Illusion, and Skepticism, with Bill Nye – StarTalk All-Stars
27 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s StarTalk All-Stars, host Bill Nye applies his scientific mind and skeptical nature to fan-submitted Cosmic Queries chosen by co-host ...
Geeking Out with Whoopi Goldberg
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Tyson and Whoopi Goldberg geek out about Star Trek, superheroes, space, and medical marijuana. Chuck Nice and Charles Liu join Neil in studio, wi...
Inside NASA Mission Control, with Astro Mike Massimino - StarTalk All-Stars
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino puts on his old CAPCOM headset and takes us inside Johnson Space Center, with a little help from his guests, Flig...
Cosmic Queries: The Space Race
16 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What did politics and the Cold War have to do with the space race? On the flip side, how did the Apollo program and landing on the Moon impact us here...
Rosetta and Comet 67P, with Natalie Starkey - StarTalk All-Stars
13 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On 9/30/16, the Rosetta spacecraft will purposefully join its Philae lander and crash into Comet 67P. Before then, StarTalk All-Stars host Natalie Sta...
A Conversation with Ray Kurzweil
09 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Gaze into the future when Neil Tyson interviews noted futurist and inventor, Ray Kurzweil about artificial intelligence, the human brain, nanotechnolo...
Enceladus Up Close, with Carolyn Porco - StarTalk All-Stars
06 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is the subsurface ocean on Saturn’s moon Enceladus the most likely place in our solar system to harbor life? Dive in with StarTalk All-Stars host an...
Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Superheroes
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Tyson and co-host Colin Jost get their geek on answering questions about Thor, Captain America, Batman, Superman, Wolverine, and more. Now extend...
Visualizing Our Universe, with Dr. FunkySpoon – StarTalk All-Stars
30 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Astrobiologist David Grinspoon and his guest, Carter Emmart, take us behind the scenes to see how Carter creates a virtual “Google Map” of our uni...
Cosmic Queries: The Random Edition
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for Cosmic Queries, where your own personal astrophysicist Neil Tyson answers fan-submitted questions, sight unseen. This week, co-host Ch...
Searching for Space Water, with Natalie Starkey - StarTalk All-Stars
23 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Water, water everywhere…and by everywhere, we mean the solar system, our galaxy, and the universe itself. Join us as we search for space water with ...
Cosmic Queries: The Multiverse
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Itching to know more about the multiverse? You’re not alone! Join us when Neil deGrasse Tyson and Princeton theoretical physicist Paul Steinhardt an...
Confronting Zika and other Viruses, with Bill Nye and Laurie Garrett – StarTalk All-Stars
16 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to sleep tonight, skip this episode of StarTalk All-Stars. Bill Nye, Chuck Nice and virus expert Laurie Garrett examine how we’re fighti...
Extended Classic: StarTalk Live! Satisfying Our Curiosity about Mars (Part 1)
12 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of the 4th anniversary of Curiosity landing on Mars, we’re revisiting our StarTalk Live! show where we descended on The Bell House to celeb...
Putting Humans on Mars, with Mike Massimino – StarTalk All-Stars
09 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What will it take to send people to Mars safely, and bring them home again? StarTalk All-Stars host Astro Mike Massimino and co-host Maeve Higgins fin...
StarTalk Live! LIGO and the Black Hole Blues (Part 2)
05 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The conclusion of our show about the discovery of gravitational waves, featuring Neil Tyson, Eugene Mirman, cosmologist Janna Levin, LIGO astrophysici...
Listening for Aliens, with Carolyn Porco - StarTalk All-Stars
02 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Explore SETI and the Breakthrough Listen Initiative, the most comprehensive search for extraterrestrial intelligence ever, with host Carolyn Porco, co...
StarTalk Live! LIGO and the Black Hole Blues (Part 1)
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you ever wanted to know about gravitational waves, explained by Neil Tyson, Eugene Mirman, cosmologist Dr. Janna Levin, LIGO astrophysicist...
Understanding Climate Change with Bill Nye - StarTalk All-Stars
26 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
StarTalk All-Stars Series Premiere: Host Bill Nye the Science Guy and co-host Chuck Nice answer Cosmic Queries about humanity’s major challenge, wit...
Cosmic Queries: The Science of Humans at War
22 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Author Mary Roach is back to help host Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer fan-submitted questions about the softer side of military sci...
Unveiling Pluto, with Alan Stern and Neil deGrasse Tyson
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Two prominent voices in the “Planet vs. Dwarf Planet” debate, Alan Stern and Neil Tyson, discuss what New Horizons has uncovered about our favorit...
A Conversation with Queen Latifah
08 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson has an in-depth, one-on-one conversation with recording artist and actress Queen Latifah about the role science has played in her ...
Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Space Probes with Dr. Amy Mainzer
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
JPL astrophysicist Dr. Amy Mainzer and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore your questions about space probes from WISE to New Horizons. Now with a new 13...
StarTalk Live! at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin with Bill Nye
24 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are creativity and innovation contagious? Can they be taught? Bill Nye the Science Guy and Eugene Mirman travel to Austin, Texas to find out, with a l...
Climate Change and the Future, with Al Gore
17 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson looks past politics to examine climate change, clean energy, the future of life on Earth, and spider goats with environmental acti...
StarTalk Live! at the Beacon (Part 2): King of the Kuiper Belt
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our show from NYC’s Beacon Theatre concludes with Neil Tyson and Dr. Natalie Starkey debating Pluto’s status, judged by comedians Eugene Mirman, I...
StarTalk Live! at the Beacon (Part 1): Chasing Comets
03 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Eugene Mirman explore the early solar system and go chasing comets with the help of cosmochemist Dr. Natalie Starkey (ESA Rose...
Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Venus with Dr. FunkySpoon
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Astrobiologist Dr. David Grinspoon and Leighann Lord answer questions from fans about Venus. NEW: 13-minute “Venusian Update” from Dr. FunkySpoon ...
Cosmic Queries: Galactic Grab Bag
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
First time comic co-host Iliza Shlesinger reaches into our Galactic Grab Bag to ask host Neil Tyson questions from our fans about light sails and lase...
Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Human Impact on Earth with Dr. FunkySpoon
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Planetary scientist Dr. David Grinspoon answers questions about the human impact on Earth during the Anthropocene Era. Now updated with 13 minutes of ...
Cosmic Queries: A Stellar Smorgasbord
06 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Astrophysicists Neil Tyson and Charles Liu answer a feast of fan-submitted questions, ranging from asteroid mining to the heat death of the universe, ...
The Promise and Peril of the Genomic Revolution
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Get an update from the front lines of the genomic revolution when Neil Tyson interviews Anne Wojcicki, co-founder/CEO of genetic testing company 23and...
Racing Extinction with Leilani Münter
22 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We’re waving two very different green flags this week when Neil Tyson interviews NASCAR driver and environmental activist Leilani Münter. Eugene Mi...
Cosmic Queries – Science and Morality
15 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the intersection of science and morality when host Neil deGrasse Tyson answers fan questions with the help of guest Michael Shermer, the found...
Unravelling Reddit with Alexis Ohanian
08 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the “front page of the internet” with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. Learn about how Reddit got started, net neutr...
StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2016 (Part 2)
01 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re still on Mars with Andy Weir, author of “The Martian”, and Dr. Jim Green, Director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division. Join ...
StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2016 (Part 1)
25 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going to Mars! Join commander Bill Nye and executive officer Eugene Mirman as we explore the Red Planet with NASA Planetary Science Division D...
Protecting Earth from Asteroids
18 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How can humanity escape the fate of the dinosaurs? Find out when Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart, co-founder of th...
Cosmic Queries - New Mysteries of the Universe
11 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Alien megastructures? Gravitational waves? Time travel via wormhole? Crack open the latest cosmic conundrums when astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson a...
Gazing into the Future with Ray Kurzweil
04 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
SEASON PREMIERE: Where is humanity going, and what will we be like when we get there? Explore artificial intelligence and “the Singularity” with N...
Season 6 Time Capsule (Part 2)
26 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You asked the questions, you chose the episodes: Join us for your favorite Cosmic Queries of Season 6, answered by your own personal astrophysicist, N...
Season 6 Time Capsule (Part 1)
19 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Neil deGrasse Tyson as he revisits our fan’s favorite episodes from a season overflowing with science, comedy, moguls, whistleblowers, evo...
Cosmic Queries - The Science of Love
12 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What’s love got to do with it? Find out in our Valentine’s Day edition of Cosmic Queries when co-host Chuck Nice gets down on his knees and pops y...
Protecting Our Environment, with Gina McCarthy
05 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What will it take to keep Earth habitable for humanity? Neil Tyson finds out from EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. Also featuring environmental blogge...
The Value of Science, with Brian Cox
29 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson compares notes with British physicist and TV host Brian Cox about wormholes, lightsabers, science literacy and more. Also featurin...
A Conversation with Alan Rickman, Revisited
22 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012, Neil deGrasse Tyson interviewed Alan Rickman for a 2-part show about the craft of acting, the education system, and much more. We’ve select...
Science and Social Justice with David Crosby
15 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about science fiction, folk music and social justice with rock and roll legend and science geek David Crosby. Chuck Nice co-...
Colonizing Mars with Bas Lansdorp
08 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Can Mars One succeed? Neil Tyson gets a mission briefing from CEO Bas Lansdorp. In studio, Mike Massimino and Eugene Mirman are skeptical, candidate R...
Extended Classic: Time Lords: The Science of Keeping Time with Chris Hardwick
01 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Travel back in time to Season 2 as Neil Tyson and Chris Hardwick take a mind-bending journey into the science of time, from relativity and leap second...
Extended Classic: Holiday Lights
25 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Tyson celebrates the cosmic significance of the season, from the solstice to the Star of Bethlehem. Leighann Lord and Chuck Nice co host, with Se...
The Science of Creativity, with David Byrne
18 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Tyson explores art, science and creativity with the help of musician and Talking Heads frontman David Byrne. Providing backup are cognitive scien...
Expanding Our Perspectives, with Susan Sarandon
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to have your perspectives expanded, cosmically and otherwise? Neil deGrasse Tyson welcomes actress and activist Susan Sarandon, exoplanetary sci...
The Science of Illusion with Penn & Teller
04 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the secret of magic when Penn & Teller sit down with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Chuck Nice and neuroscientist Susana Martinez-Conde join Neil in s...
Extended Classic: Tour of the Solar System
27 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice as they tour the solar system with Mars Exploration Rover principal investigator Steve Squyres and planetary s...
The Science of Family Guy with Seth MacFarlane
20 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Tyson and his friend Seth MacFarlane delve into the science of “Family Guy”, from the Big Bang to the multiverse. Chuck Nice and Charles Liu ...
Exploring Science and Comedy with Larry Wilmore
13 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson studies the science of comedy with Larry Wilmore, comic co-host Eugene Mirman and cognitive neuroscientist Scott Weems. Andy Weir,...
Decoding Science and Politics with Bill Clinton
06 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Tyson explores science and politics with former President Bill Clinton, from the human genome to the Higgs boson to the Hubble Space Telescope. C...
Cosmic Queries: Monsters with Bill Nye
30 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
With Halloween just around the corner, guest host Bill Nye and co-host Chuck Nice apply a little science and rationality to fan questions about zombie...
Extended Classic: Madame Saturn – A Conversation with Carolyn Porco (Part 2)
23 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Planetary scientist Dr. Carolyn Porco tells Neil about photographing Earth in the Pale Blue Dot and The Day the Earth Smiled and her involvement in St...
StarTalk Live! at the Apollo (Part 2)
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
StarTalk’s night at the historic theater in Harlem concludes with some surprises, including a song by Neil Tyson’s nephew, the rapper, Tyson. With...
StarTalk Live! at the Apollo (Part 1)
09 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not your typical night at the Apollo when Neil deGrasse Tyson and Eugene Mirman welcome Senator Cory Booker, science evangelist Dr. Ainissa Ram...
Cosmic Queries: Colonizing Mars
02 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Is Mars the kind of place to raise your kids? This week, Neil Tyson and Chuck Nice answer fan questions about terraforming, psychology, international ...
A Conversation with Edward Snowden (Part 2)
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s exclusive, one-on-one conversation with Edward Snowden - via robot - concludes with a deeper dive into metadata, personal priv...
A Conversation with Edward Snowden (Part 1)
18 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson chats with whistleblower Edward Snowden via robotic telepresence from Moscow. In Part 1, they discuss Isaac Newton, knowledge and ...
StarTalk Live! Parasites and Poisons at The Bell House
13 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A strange brew of poisons, parasites and infectious diseases is on tap at The Bell House when Neil deGrasse Tyson and Eugene Mirman welcome guests Mar...
Extended Classic: “Are You Out of Your Mind?” with Oliver Sacks
06 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for Neil deGrasse Tyson’s original interview with his recently departed friend Oliver Sacks, now extended with exclusive, never-before-heard...
Extended Classic: A Conversation with God
30 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Tyson has a one-on-one conversation with… God. Join us for divine revelations about everything from the Big Bang, to evolution and creationism,...
StarTalk Live! Climate Change
23 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On a hot night in Brooklyn, Bill Nye and Eugene Mirman get steamed up about climate change with help from their guests, Nobel Prize-winning climatolog...
StarTalk Live! Sociology and the Human Condition
16 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Eugene Mirman investigate the human condition with the help of bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell, sociologist Dr. Alondra Ne...
The Digital Revolution with Arianna Huffington
09 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the information age with two of its digital elite: Huffington Post co-founder Arianna Huffington and BuzzMachine’s Jeff...
Cosmic Queries: Super Powers
02 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If Superman followed the laws of physics, how could he fly? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice answer this and other questions from our fans about sup...
Exploring Science and Religion with Richard Dawkins
26 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses science and religion with evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. Eugene Mirman hosts, with guest Reverend James Martin....
Cosmic Queries: GMOs with Bill Nye (Part 2)
19 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Just in case Part 1 wasn’t controversial enough, Bill Nye and Chuck Nice are back to answer new fan questions about Genetically Modified Organisms, ...
Cosmic Queries: GMOs with Bill Nye (Part 1)
12 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Bill Nye the Science Guy says he’s changed his mind about GMOs. Find out why when he and co-host Chuck Nice answer fan submitted question...
Extended Classic: Madame Saturn: A Conversation with Carolyn Porco (Part 1)
05 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about exploring space with planetary scientist Carolyn Porco, a.k.a. Madame Saturn, who led the Cassini Imaging Science team...
TV and the Evolution of American Culture with Norman Lear
28 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson looks at the relationship between television and American culture, with the help of writer and producer Norman Lear, author Saul A...
NASA’s Vision for Space with Charles Bolden
21 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How important is space exploration? What’s next? Mars? Europa? Find out when Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews NASA Administrator Maj. Gen. Charles Bol...
The Impact of Twitter on Society with Biz Stone
14 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Explore social media’s impact on society when Neil deGrasse Tyson chats with Twitter co-founder, Biz Stone. Sociologist Dr. Alondra Nelson and journ...
Social Media in Space with Chris Hadfield
07 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what it’s like to be an astronaut in the age of social media when Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Chris Hadfield. Eugene Mirman co-hosts, As...
Combating Disease with Jimmy Carter
31 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Former President Jimmy Carter gives Neil deGrasse Tyson a progress report on eradicating Guinea Worm and other diseases. In studio, Chuck Nice and Mar...
The Science of Music with Josh Groban
24 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
There’s more to a song than meets the ear, as Neil deGrasse Tyson finds out when he interviews singer/songwriter/producer Josh Groban. In studio, co...
Cosmic Queries Potpourri
17 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for another episode of Cosmic Queries. This week, Neil deGrasse Tyson answers an eclectic mix of fan questions selected by Chuck Nice, fro...
The Evolution of Love and Sex with Dan Savage
10 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dim the lights and get comfy when Neil Tyson chats with sex columnist Dan Savage about modern love. Chuck Nice and biological anthropologist Helen Fis...
The Science of Interstellar with Christopher Nolan
03 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Unravel the mysteries of Interstellar when Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews filmmaker and auteur Christopher Nolan. In-studio, Eugene Mirman and cosmolo...
George Takei and the Legacy of Star Trek
26 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson delves into the legacy of Star Trek with George Takei, who played Lt. Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise. In studio, co-host Lei...
Cosmic Queries: LightSail with Bill Nye
19 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In May 2015, the Planetary Society will launch its first LightSail spacecraft for a “shakedown cruise” in Earth orbit. So who better to answer fan...
Autism and Animal Science with Dr. Temple Grandin
12 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how her autism helped Dr. Temple Grandin revolutionize animal science when she sits down with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Featuring Chuck Nice, Dr. ...
StarTalk Live! from SF Sketchfest 2015
05 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the Moon, asteroids and Mars from the stage of San Francisco’s Nourse Theater with Bill Nye, Eugene Mirman and guests astrophysicist Dr. Yvo...
Cosmic Queries: Bill Nye Edition
29 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Science Guy takes the mic to answer your questions for him about evolution, technology, the human exploration of space, and even Leonard Nimoy, ch...
The Future of Humanity with Elon Musk
22 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the future of humanity with one of the men forging that future: billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tes...
A Universe of Inspiration (Repeat)
14 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how science has inspired art through the ages, from Leonardo da Vinci to computer games, when Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews artist Peter Max....
StarTalk Live! Evolution with Richard Dawkins (Part 2)
07 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our evolutionary journey concludes with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Richard Dawkins, Bill Nye, Eugene Mirman, Jim Gaffigan and Maeve Higgins, recorded live a...
StarTalk Live! Evolution with Richard Dawkins (Part 1)
28 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Science and rationality take the stage when Neil deGrasse Tyson welcomes Richard Dawkins and Bill Nye to NYC’s Beacon Theater to discuss evolution, ...
Cosmic Queries: Star Trek
22 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join Neil deGrasse Tyson and Leighann Lord as they boldly go where no one has gone before: answering fan questions about “Star Trek,” from transpo...
Rocket City Rednecks
14 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to blow up some stereotypes when Neil deGrasse Tyson meets aerospace engineer and Rocket City Redneck Travis S. Taylor. Co-hosted by Chuck N...
Cosmic Queries: Rocket Science Is Hard
06 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Find out why “rocket science is hard” when Neil deGrasse Tyson answers fan questions about Antares, Rosetta, Philae, SpaceShipTwo, the Space Shutt...
StarTalk Live! Water World (Part 2)
31 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Navigate the stormy seas of greed, politics, economics and the science of water with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Eugene Mirman and their guests Robert F. Ken...
StarTalk Live! Water World (Part 1)
24 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of water, on Earth and in the cosmos, when Neil deGrasse Tyson and Eugene Mirman host Robert F. Kennedy Jr., The Gyalwang Drukpa, ...
The Story of Life on Earth with Sir David Attenborough
18 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of Season 6, Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the history of life on Earth with naturalist Sir David Attenborough, along with a litt...
Cosmic Queries: Gravity (Repeat)
11 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The pull of gravity (the force, not the movie) is irresistible as Neil deGrasse Tyson and Leighann Lord grapple with weighty fan questions about matte...