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Cosmic Queries – The Fractal Universe with Charles Liu
#9 trending · Science
Do the fractal nature of the universe and the human brain have anything to do with each other? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly welcome back
Sep 18 58 min
Why Do We Exist with Hakeem Oluseyi
#46 trending · Science
What is fundamental in the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice welcome back Hakeem Oluseyi to dive deep into cosmology, plasma physics, the origins
Sep 15 47 min
Why Craters Are Round, Size of Life, The Real Length of Day – TYTYK
Is there a limit to how small life can be? Or how big? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down why all craters on the moon are round, the scale to life, and why the
Sep 8 46 min
This Is Your Brain on Psychedelics
What if you could reopen your childhood brain? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore the cutting edge of psychedelic science, critical periods, and w
Sep 4 1 h 14 min
Rogue Planets & Exomoons with David Kipping
Did we discover an exomoon? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the search for exoplanets with biosignatures, super Earths & mini Neptunes, and whether rogue p
Sep 1 53 min
Solving AI’s Energy Problem with Kathryn Huff
Is nuclear power the key to sustainability? With data centers consuming massive amounts of energy, can we keep up? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gary O’Reilly & Paul Mecurio discu
Aug 28 51 min
The Hunt for Dark Energy with Jason Rhodes
How do you build a telescope to study something you can't see? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio sit down with Jason Rhodes, senior research scientist at JPL, to explo
Aug 25 50 min
Your Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
What are the limits of the human mind? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore sensory perception, dreaming, synesthesia, time, and the flexibility of
Aug 21 1 h 03 min
It’s Bugs’ World and We’re Just Living In It with Jessica Ware
How big can bugs get? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Negin Farsad sit down with entomologist, Jessica Ware, to dig into the extraordinary world of bugs, insects the size of nave
Aug 18 54 min
Super Solar Storms with Lika Guhathakurta
What does it look like beneath the surface of the sun? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discuss the heliosphere, the Parker Solar Probe, and s
Aug 11 1 h 02 min
Stars Ask Neil To Save The Universe
Could there be other universes out there? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer science questions from celebrities like St
Aug 7 44 min
Cosmic Queries – Planet 9
Could there be a hidden planet lurking beyond Pluto and Neptune? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice tackle a wide-ranging grab bag of fan questions covering
Aug 4 47 min
Cosmic Queries – Life on Other Planets with Aomawa Shields
If scientists discovered that we are not alone, what would they do with that information? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the search for life, habitability
Jul 31 47 min
Things You Thought You Knew – Your Zodiac is Wrong
Does time always move at the same rate? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down things you thought you knew about time dilation, gravity assists, the north star, an
Jul 28 50 min
Finally…The Truth with Michael Shermer
Is there such a thing as objective truth? Are we living in a post-truth world? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly sit down to build a toolkit f
Jul 24 50 min
Running Out of Matter with Michelle Thaller
Could spacetime curve in the opposite direction and produce a repulsive field instead of gravity? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice tackle fan questions ab
Jul 21 1 h 01 min
Getting Entangled with Sean Hodgman
How do you get entangled particles? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice unpack the experimental side of entanglement, superposition, and the quantum underpin
Jul 14 1 h 02 min
The Dreaming Brain with Matt Walker
What’s the real difference between dreaming and waking consciousness? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly sit down with sleep expert Matt Walke
Jul 10 1 h 05 min
Cosmic Queries – Pure Spacetime
Is there no single shared "now" for everyone in the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Paul Mecurio dive into another grab bag of fan questions about superco
Jul 7 46 min
Cosmic Queries – Astro-lore with Moiya McTier
Is it time to update the constellations? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen dive into astrophysics, folklore, and our ancient connection
Jul 3 49 min
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I’ve learned so much from this show / Neil, and even the Cosmos. My mind is always pushing past humanly limits listening, learning, and thinking about the concepts and topics discussed on STR. Great guests as well - keep up the amazing work!
gobirds1997 · Aug 2026
I love all the different topics and listener questions. Tyson is The Science Mind of these times, yet he is humble and really cares about helping listeners connect with ideas and concepts. Love this show!
portokalopita · Jul 2026
I have learnt a lot from Neil’s shows and I have to admit it completely changed the way on how I look at life and our origins it helped me to become an atheist and understand laws of physics & nature do not necessarily need a creator
Sam Sameri · Jul 2026
Neil is a legend and does a terrific job of breaking down complex topics. I’m also a huge fan of (Lord) Chuck Nice. For a layperson he has an incredible understanding of the topics but as a nonscientist keeps the others in check to not go too far astray from common understanding. The show is hugely entertaining and leaves you feeling smarter.
Saguaro Stew · Nov 2024
The host frequently makes jokes that feel out of place and aren't funny, which disrupts the flow of interesting discussions and causes the storyline to lose coherence. At times, when the guest shares genuinely intriguing information, the host attempts to make a humorous punchline, leading to awkward moments. This forced laughter detracts from the overall content. Most likely will not be listening again.
AndresC86 · Aug 2024
Wow. I’m a little taken back at how rude NDT is to his guests. He constantly talks over them, makes stupid jokes, side tracks the interviews, says and implies inappropriate remarks. His cohost is constantly redirecting and saving the interviews. It’s disrespectful to the guests and an embarrassing reflection of himself.
TX Mama77 · Mar 2024
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