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The Game Theory of AI with Aza Raskin
#3 trending · Science
Are we losing control of AI? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore AI cyberhacking breaches, supercoordation, and the game theory of the A
Oct 30 1 h 20 min
Bose-Einstein Condensate, Collisions, The Physics of Fire –TYTYK
#38 trending · Science
What happens to matter when the temperature gets near zero kelvin? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore things you thought you knew about Bose-Einstein condensate,
Oct 27 42 min
Spooky Science with Mary Roach
Could ghosts possibly be real? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Eugene Mirman explore ghost hunting techniques, spiritualism, and the non-corporeal plane of existence with Mary Ro
Oct 23 44 min
In Theory with Janna Levin
If something is possible, has the universe tried it? Are all physical possibilities inevitable? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with theoretical astrophysicist Janna Levin
Oct 20 40 min
The Science of Lookmaxxing with Dr. Noc
Are we doing more harm than good in the pursuit of perfection? Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly explore looksmaxxing, peptides, body compo
Oct 16 58 min
The Chemistry of Life with Kate the Chemist
Would aliens use the same periodic table as us? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Negin Farsad sit down with Kate Biberdorf, aka Kate the Chemist, to tackle fan quest
Oct 13 42 min
Cosmic Queries – Light Sails & Quantum Scales
If the multiverse exists, where does our universe end and another begin? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice tackle a wide-ranging grab bag of fan questions
Oct 6 1 h 00 min
What Is Intelligence? With David Krakauer
Why did intelligence evolve in the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore the nature of intelligence, information theory, consciousness, and
Oct 2 1 h 17 min
Quantum Anomalies with Lara Anderson
Why does string theory need ten dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Jordan Klepper sit down with Lara Anderson, string theorist and associate professor of p
Sep 29 54 min
Cosmic Queries – Space Junk! with Moriba Jah
What do we do with all this space junk? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer questions about the stuff we put into orbit with astrodyn
Sep 25 54 min
Lost in Space Game Night
How far did Alan Shepard hit a golf ball on the moon? How many monkeys named Albert have been to space? Neil deGrasse Tyson, comedian Paul Mecurio, and Senior StarTalk Pr
Sep 22 42 min
Cosmic Queries – The Fractal Universe with Charles Liu
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
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
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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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