StarTalk Podcast: Cosmic Queries: Galactic Grab Bag, with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Iliza Shlesinger

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Chapters & Sections (76)

0:03 Introduction and Show Overview chapter 3
0:03 Welcoming Iliza Shlesinger and Show Format
1:05 Iliza's Background and New Show
2:10 Cosmic Queries Format and Uber in Space
3:10 The Concept and Limitations of Flying Cars chapter 4
3:10 Flying Car Comparison to Bridges and Tunnels
3:41 Helicopter Safety Concerns and Insurance
5:16 Patron Supporter Question and Answer
5:16 Black Hole Escape Velocity and Speed of Light
6:18 Black Holes and Relativity chapter 2
6:18 Black Hole Escape Velocity and Relativity
6:51 NASA's Response to a Question and the Martian Movie
7:22 NASA, Space Exploration, and Smell in Space chapter 2
7:22 Smell in Space and Olfactory Glands
8:22 Smelling in Space through Burning Skin
9:23 Gaseous Molecules in Spacesuits and Body Odor chapter 3
9:23 Gaseous Molecules in Spacesuits and Body Odor Discussion
9:56 Psychological Tolerance of Personal Gaseous Effluences
10:28 Theories and Hypotheses on Body Odor Perception
12:02 Photon Propulsion for Spacecraft chapter
12:35 Discussion on Black Holes and Dying Stars chapter 3
12:35 Using Lasers to Push a Sail in Space
13:05 Pulsars, Quasars, and Neutron Stars
13:37 Dying Stars and Their Different Forms
14:07 Alien Life and Pop Culture References chapter 1
14:07 Education Problem vs Racism in Black Hole Discussion
15:11 Planetary Nebulae and Crab Nebula chapter
19:21 Initial Impressions and Cultural Differences chapter 6
19:21 Cultural Shock and Disappointment with English Skills
19:53 Personal Experience with a Friend's Challenge
20:26 Discussion of Extinct Species and Personal Skills
21:28 Moon Phases and Celestial References
21:59 Explanation of the Honeymoon Moon Phase
22:29 Nuclear Bombs and Thermonuclear Fusion
23:32 Nuclear Weapons and Ground Zero chapter 4
23:32 Understanding Nuclear Explosions and Blast Radius
24:03 Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and Radioactive Materials
24:33 Radioactivity and Containment
26:08 Active SETI and Risk of Announcing Human Presence
27:12 The Leaking Signals and Their Implications chapter 3
27:12 Radio Signals and the Possibility of Life Detection
28:17 Calculating Distance and Implications for Intelligent Life
29:22 The Possibility of Extraterrestrial Culture Detection and Misconceptions
29:55 Comparing Alien and Fish Sexuality chapter 1
29:55 Critique of Hawking's Fear-Based Perspective on Alien Encounters
30:58 Alien Biology and Human Comparison chapter
32:36 Physics of Motion on the Moon chapter
34:11 Introduction to Physics and Personal Anecdotes chapter 5
34:11 Respect for Physics and Laws of Nature
34:42 Personal Story about Makeup Counter and Angry Yelling
35:12 Inventing a Formula for Nebula and Subatomic Particle
35:47 Heavy Sweating and Peeing on Pluto
36:17 Freezing Pee in Midstream and Peace Beer
37:20 Cosmic Queries and Peeing on Pluto chapter
37:51 Stand-up Comedy, Social Observations, and Astrophysics chapter 5
37:51 Stand-up Comedy and Humor Preferences
38:22 Astrophysics Research and Dark Matter
39:24 Dark Energy, Universe Expansion, and Unknown Forces
39:57 Search for Life in the Universe and Intelligent Life
41:01 Sci-fi Movies, Remakes, and Critique
41:31 Movie Discussion and Personal Interests chapter 4
41:31 Sci-Fi Movie Critique and Originality
42:04 Voyage to the Moon and Music Inspiration
43:06 Artist Inspiration and Value of Art
44:07 Music Preferences and Desert Island Discs
45:10 Antimatter and its Properties chapter 3
45:10 Introduction to Antimatter and its Discovery
46:12 Potential Applications of Antimatter
47:45 Quantum Fluctuations and Vibrations in Matter
48:16 Evolutionary Hypotheses and Speculative Ideas chapter 6
48:16 Separate Evolutionary Pathways for Humans and Dinosaurs
48:48 Intelligence in Dinosaurs Unlikely Due to Brain Cavities
49:20 Holographic Universe and Fractal Theory
49:50 Earth's Mass Gain from Space Dust and Loss of Gases
50:21 Surviving Acceleration in Faster-Than-Light Travel
50:52 Acceleration and Deceleration in Space Travel

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