Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lika Guhathakurta Discuss Our Current Solar Cycle

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Chapters & Sections (88)

0:08 Introduction to the Sun chapter 3
0:08 Geomagnetic Storms and Electromagnetic Fluctuations
0:30 Welcome to Star Talk and Introduction to the Episode
2:03 The Sun's Recent Behavior and NASA's Living with a Star Initiative
3:07 Understanding the Sun's Behavior chapter
3:38 Introduction to Heliophysics and its Interdisciplinary Approach chapter 5
3:38 Understanding Heliophysics as a Connected Science
4:40 Probing the Core of the Sun and its Energy Emissions
5:13 Radiative Processes and Convective Zones in the Sun
5:44 Differential Rotation and Dynamo Effects in the Sun
6:48 Measuring Acoustic Waves and Probing the Photosphere
7:48 Discussion on Sun's Sound and Seismology chapter 4
7:48 Simulating the Sun's Sound and Comparison to Earth
8:19 Helio Seismology and its Applications
8:49 Concerns about Building on the Sun and Earthly Comparisons
10:25 Personal Experience with Total Solar Eclipse
11:25 Eclipse Experiences chapter 3
11:25 Eclipse in 2004 and Recognition of Eclipse on Site
11:56 Longest Recorded Eclipse and Earth's Shape
12:26 Eclipse Observations on a Ship and in Mexico
13:30 Personal Eclipse Research and Career chapter 1
14:00 Annular Eclipse and Photosphere Coverage
15:02 Introduction to Cosmic Curiosity chapter 5
15:02 Cosmic Curiosity and Patreon Membership
15:34 Special Cosmic Queries Installment for Patreons
16:06 Autographed Book and Experimentation with New Ways of Bringing the Universe Down to Earth
16:39 Big Explosion on the Sun and Heliophysics
17:10 Studying the Sun with Living with a Star Initiative and Solar Dynamics Observatory
17:43 Heliophysics and the Sun's Behavior chapter 2
18:15 NASA Headquarters, Parker Solar Probe, and the Sun's Behavior
18:45 Aurora and Camera Sensitivity
19:16 Coronal Mass Ejections and Aurora chapter 4
19:16 Sequence of Light in the Atmosphere
20:48 Atomic Emission and Aurora Colors
21:24 Coronal Mass Ejection Speed and Distance
22:27 Measuring CME Strength and Solar Wind
23:30 Geomagnetic Storms and Communication Disruptions chapter 4
23:30 Potential for Radio Blackout and Internet Disruption
24:32 NASA's Response to Geomagnetic Storms
25:05 Mitigating Measures for Satellites and Astronauts
26:08 Geomagnetic Storm Effects on Communication and Navigation
27:12 Discussion on Solar Storms and Technology chapter 4
27:12 Understanding the Impact of Solar Storms on Technology
28:13 Geomagnetic Storms and Earth's Magnetic Field
29:16 Measuring the Effects of Solar Storms on Satellites and Technology
30:23 Preparing for and Mitigating the Effects of Solar Storms
31:25 Introduction to Skunk Works and Solar Probe chapter 1
31:25 Skunk Works and Solar Probe Concept
31:56 Parker Solar Probe Speed Records and Sun's Gravity chapter 3
31:56 Parker Solar Probe Speed Records and Sun's Gravity
32:58 Solar Wind, Magnetic Field, and Boundary
34:00 Event Horizon and Solar Version of Space Start
35:06 Designing Heat Shields for Spacecraft chapter 4
35:06 Eclipse and Heat Shield Design
36:08 Corona Temperature and Energy
36:39 Engineering Design and Parker Solar Probe
37:44 Sun Cycles and Dynamo Theory
39:17 Parker Solar Probe and Solar Maximum chapter 5
39:17 Understanding Solar Maximum and Double Peaks
39:49 Data Collection and Close Proximity to the Sun
40:20 Unbelievable Observations and New Ideas
40:50 Predicting Storms and the Need for Next Mission
42:25 The Role of AI in Predicting Solar Activity
43:29 Augmented Intelligence and Human Capabilities chapter 4
43:29 The Limits of Human Understanding and AI Potential
44:34 Complexity in Physics and the Role of AI
45:38 The Power of AI and Its Applications
47:13 Parker Solar Probe and Magnetic Field Research
47:44 Potential Coronal Mass Ejection and Parker's Shield chapter 4
47:44 Coronal Mass Ejection and Parker's Shield
48:17 Sunspots, Solar Miles, and Prediction Uncertainty
49:23 Unpredictable Sun Activity and Peak Prediction
49:54 Sun's Magnetic Field and Occasional Grand Finale
50:56 Sunspots, Solar Miles, and Magnetic Field Complexity chapter 1
50:56 Magnetic Field Complexity and Sunspot Emergence
51:58 Data Limitations and Hypothesis Development chapter 3
51:58 Data Incompleteness and Model Limitations
53:02 The Problem of Unavailable Data
54:05 Tapping into Solar Energy
54:35 Energy Generation and Climate Control chapter 2
54:35 Science Fiction and Technological Advancements
55:06 Eclipse Experience and Observations
55:36 Comedian's Humor and Personal Story chapter 1
55:36 Sharing Personal Experience with Children's Perception
56:08 Interview with Leica, Soft Tones, and Sun Discussion chapter 3
56:08 Praising French and Italian Pronunciation of Names
56:41 Sun as a Star, Demotion, and Luminosity
57:46 Introduction to Science Podcast and Sun's Importance

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