Stars Ask Neil Their Cosmic Questions | #3
Tyson explains that atoms are mostly empty space due to electron wave-particle duality, discusses the theoretical evidence for a multiverse arising from quantum fluctuations, and clarifies misconceptions about space travsummaryAtomic Structure: Atoms are mostly empty space. Ernst Rutherford discovered this, leading to the humorous rumor that he feared falling through floors. The electron does not collapse into the nucleus because its wavelengttakeawaySpace Travel Physics: Sound cannot travel in the vacuum of space. Astronauts are only weightless when coasting (freefall), not when engines are firing. Burning engines continuously requires massive fuel tanks, making raptakeaway














