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StarTalk Radio

Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podca ...
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Nature Podcast

Springer Nature Limited

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The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of the Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and provide in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bedtime Astronaut

Bedtime Astronaut

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Welcome to Bedtime Astronaut, where we drift through the universe one idea at a time. Each episode explores real space science, planetary history, and astronomical discoveries in a calm, steady voice—perfect for unwinding at the end of the day.
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Liftoff

Relay FM

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Liftoff was a podcast about space, the universe, and everything. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand the major developments as explained by enthusiastic space fans Stephen Hackett and Jason Snell. Hosted by Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett.
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A fun-filled discussion of the big, mind-blowing, unanswered questions about the Universe. In each episode, Daniel Whiteson (a Physicist who works at CERN) and Jorge Cham (a popular online cartoonist) discuss some of the simple but profound questions that people have been wondering about for thousands of years, explaining the science in a fun, shorts-wearing and jargon-free way.
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The Astroholic Explains

Alfredo Carpineti

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The Astroholic Explains is a light-hearted question & answer podcast about astronomy, where Dr Alfredo Carpineti and his husband Chris discuss the mysteries of the universe with the occasional guest and sometimes through the medium of an audio drama!
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DailyScience Digest - Your Daily Dose of Scientific Discovery 🌍 Welcome to DailyScience Digest, where cutting-edge science meets everyday curiosity! Each day, we bring you the most fascinating scientific breakthroughs, research findings, and innovations that are shaping our world. 🎯 What We Cover: • Breaking scientific discoveries across all fields • Climate science and environmental research • Space exploration and astronomy updates • Medical breakthroughs and health innovations • Technolog ...
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#thenaturalstateofnature #successivecollisiontheory https://thenaturalstateofnature.org So if there was ever going to be an actual TOE, theory of everything what would it really need to include? By its definition it would need to explain what single force is the driving force behind all other forces as well as I think the single building block of everything that is, was, or will ever be. It would need to explain wave particle duality, the collapsing wave function, superposition, quantum tunn ...
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Well, it finally happened. For better or for worse you’re an adult. And look, there’s no question you’re at the top of your game. You finally mastered the art of organizing a pantry and maybe paid a bill or two. But do you know how to professionally sniff a towel? How confidently can you extract bull semen? As an icon of millennial hindsight, SidneyRaz has helped a generation on TikTok to face their FOMO through life hacks that, for some reason, NOBODY TOLD US ABOUT before our thirties. Each ...
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The Titanium Physicists Podcast

Brachiolope Media Network

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Dr. Ben Tippett and his team of physicists believe that anyone can understand physics. Black Holes! Lightning! Coronal Mass Ejections! Quantum Mechanics! Fortnightly, they explain a topic from advanced physics, using explanations, experiments and fun metaphors to a non-physicist guest. Visit the website to see a list of topics sorted by physics field.
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We believe that George R. R. Martin has put a lot of effort and thought into creating a deeper dimension of archetype and symbol in his writing. He’s created connections between past and future, between sky and ground. He’s built on classic figures from world mythology and twisted them around in new and incredible ways to fashion his own archetypal characters whose divine roles are played out by the characters in the story. He’s done all of this not only to be artistic and clever, but becaus ...
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The Science Dilemma Podcast

The Science Dilemma

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On The Science Dilemma Podcast, we help Christian families navigate the toughest questions in science and culture—without losing their faith in the process. Each week, we sit down with leading scientists, thinkers, and educators to explore topics like evolution, intelligent design, biology, astronomy, and the big questions about life and purpose. Whether you're a homeschool parent, curious student, or just someone trying to make sense of the world, you'll get clear answers, honest dialogue, ...
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Popol Nah means the House of Council. This podcast is dedicated to building community while teaching about Maya History, Science, Math, Philosophy and Astronomy. This knowledge and wisdom will come directly from Maya communities who have fought and struggled to keep Maya culture alive. In these next episodes members of the Popol Nah team will break down the Popol Wuj into segments, read them out loud, explain, ponder and discuss the meaning, philosophies and symbolisms of the Popol Wuj. The ...
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The CIA, JFK & UFOs

Gerald Eastwood

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Drones, UFOs or Something Else? It is a fact there are multiple global conspiracies, including extraterrestrials. The elites of the world power structure seek to bring about a New World Order as it's described in the Book of Revelation. This coincides precisely with Bible Prophecy, which is the topic of my latest book, a page-turner. My latest eBook, "Secrets of the Tribulation: Timeline - 2024 to 2030" is now available on Amazon & Barnes and Noble. It is a must-read! In addition, I have pub ...
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EXOQUEST

EXOQUEST Productions

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EXOQUEST: The Scientific Search for Interstellar Artifacts Long-form conversations with leading scientists about interstellar objects and the search for extraterrestrial technosignatures. First contact might not arrive as a radio signal—it might be an object passing through our solar system right now. EXOQUEST interviews astrophysicists and researchers from Harvard, MIT, Stanford, NASA, and ESA who study interstellar visitors like ʻOumuamua, Borisov, and ATLAS to determine whether they're na ...
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Alzheimer’s research and young blood Alzheimer’s study — cutting-edge brain health science podcast breakdownHow a landmark mouse study on Alzheimer’s disease in mice reveals blood-based Alzheimer’s treatment clues, toxic brain proteins, and aging and brain health connectionsUnderstand how to protect your brain by learning how young and old blood re…
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New US dietary guidelines: whole foods diet, meat and dairy nutrition, and American diet changes explained2025 dietary guidelines explained with clear science of healthy eating, government nutrition advice, and whole foods vs processed foodsUnderstand how the new US dietary guidelines will change what you eat, how you shop, and how you think about …
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Is time fundamental to the universe or a human construct? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore our brain’s relationship with time, how we remember the past, and project the future with Dean Buonomano, Professor of Neurobiology and Psychology at UCLA. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free her…
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Young galaxy cluster discovery and supermassive black hole heating in the early universeA surprisingly hot, young galaxy cluster reveals a hot galaxy cluster mystery and challenges early universe science modelsUnderstand how galaxy cluster formation, black holes and galaxies, and cosmic evolution explained all connect in this space science podcast …
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Prostate cancer breakthrough: how epigenetics is reshaping prostate cancer treatment and precision oncologyNew cancer research podcast episode uncovering how the KMT2D enzyme controls prostate cancer subtypes and hormone therapy resistanceUnderstand how targeting KMT2D and epigenetic regulation could improve androgen deprivation therapy response an…
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00:54 Turning an undersea cable into a seismic detector Researchers have shown that they can piggyback a signal on a 4,400-kilometer-long telecom cable that runs from California to Hawaii, allowing it to act like 44,000 separate seismic-activity detectors. Their method takes advantage of impurities found in glass fibre-optic cables, which reflect l…
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Can quantum tunneling occur at macroscopic scales? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice sit down with John Martinis, UCSB physicist and 2025 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, to explore superconductivity, quantum tunnelling, and what this means for the future of quantum computing. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commer…
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Tonight, we take a gentle journey through our solar system to explore a quiet but fascinating question: why do some planets form as solid, rocky worlds, while others grow into vast spheres of gas and ice? As you settle in, we begin near the warm glow of the Sun, drifting past the rocky inner planets — Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars — worlds shaped…
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In this episode, reporter Miryam Naddaf joins us to talk about the big science events to look out for in 2026. We’ll hear about: small-scale AI models that could outcompete Large Language Models in reasoning, clinical trials of gene editing to treat rare human disorders, a sample collection mission from Phobos, and how changes to US policy by the T…
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Galaxy collision secrets in the Champagne Cluster and dark matter galaxy cluster smash explainedSpace podcast breakdown of a rare cluster collision, new galaxy discovery, and cosmic crash physicsUnderstand how this stunning galaxy collision shapes dark matter theories—and how to remember what you learn What You'll Learn: Discover what makes the Cha…
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Alcohol and cancer risk: how even light drinking raises mouth cancer riskNew oral cancer study from India links one drink a day, locally brewed alcohol, and chewing tobacco to dramatically higher cancer ratesUnderstand your real risk from light drinking and learn practical steps to protect your mouth, throat, and long‑term health What You'll Learn:…
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EV battery breakthrough: the hidden flaw inside single crystal lithium-ion batteriesWhy next generation EV batteries crack, fail, and fall short despite promising battery safety researchUnderstand why EV batteries fail and what this discovery means for EV battery life, safety, and the future of electric vehicle battery science What You'll Learn: Wh…
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What’s the true color of the sun? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice discuss things you thought you knew about the color of the Sun, the sound of weather, and why friction is our friend. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-the-color-…
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Anecdotal stories suggesting that weight-loss drugs can help people shake long-standing addictions have been spreading fast in the past few years, through online forums, weight-loss clinics and news headlines. And now, clinical data are starting to back them up. Over a dozen randomized clinical studies testing whether GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can s…
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Autism treatments evidence — what a massive review really says about alternative autism therapies. This episode breaks down the science of autism interventions, exposing autism treatment myths and misleading “cures.” Learn how to spot pseudoscience in autism and choose safer, evidence based autism support for yourself or your family.What You'll Lea…
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Black holes & quasars in X-ray astronomy: are supermassive black holes changing over cosmic time?New X-ray astronomy results reveal a shifting link between UV and X-ray light in quasars, reshaping how we think about evolving black holes and a changing universe.Discover what this means for cosmology, why a decades-old assumption may be wrong, and ho…
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Epilepsy breakthrough and brain cleanup therapy: how senolytic drugs may reduce seizures and restore memory. This episode unpacks a surprising brain cleanup approach in temporal lobe epilepsy, exploring hippocampus memory, aging brain cells, and emerging senolytic treatments. Understand what this early research could mean for epileptic seizures, ho…
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What’s the deal with the strong nuclear force? Neil deGrasse Tyson answers the burning questions Chuck Nice, Gary O’Reilly, and the StarTalk Team have been saving all year about gravity as a force, cosmic rays, free will, emergence, and how physicists decide which equations to apply. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commerc…
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00:40 What a trove of potato genomes reveals about the humble spud Researchers have created a ‘pangenome’ containing the genomes of multiple potato types, something they believe can help make it easier to breed and sequence new varieties. The potato’s complicated genetics has made it difficult to sequence the plant’s genome, but improvements in tec…
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Dementia and diet: what a new full-fat cheese and cream study really means for your brain. This episode breaks down a Swedish dementia study on high fat dairy and brain health, saturated fat, and foods that may reduce dementia risk. Understand how nutrition affects Alzheimer’s risk and cognitive decline—without falling for misleading headlines.What…
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Black holes explained using a groundbreaking Einstein-accurate black hole simulation. Discover what really happens near a black hole with realistic light, matter, and black hole accretion disk physics. Understand how black holes work, from event horizons to jets and outflows, in clear, science-based language you can actually follow. What You'll Lea…
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What’s a supervolcano? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen discover all types of volcanoes in the solar system with cosmochemist and author of Fire and Ice: The Volcanoes of the Solar System, Natalie Starkey. Is there such a thing as an ice volcano? Originally Aired October 5, 2021. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire e…
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Parkinson’s disease breakthrough: dopamine discovery explained and what it means for new Parkinson’s treatment. A surprising new brain science study shows dopamine isn’t the movement “gas pedal” we thought, reshaping Parkinson’s disease explained and future Parkinson’s research 2025. Understand what dopamine really does, how it affects movement, an…
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Where does the solar system truly end? This episode explores the boundaries of our cosmic neighborhood, from the outer planets and the Kuiper Belt to the distant Oort Cloud and the edge of the Sun’s influence. We examine how gravity, solar wind, and interstellar space define the gradual transition from our solar system into the wider galaxy.…
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Deaths of despair and the opioid crisis: how suicide, overdose, and alcohol-related deaths were rising long before opioids took center stage.A data-driven look at opioid epidemic origins, mental health and religion, and how declining church attendance and community ties shaped overdose and suicide trends among middle aged white Americans.Understand…
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RNA and immune system: how extracellular RNA helps immune cells recognize cancer targetsUnique new Utrecht University research on RNA outside the cell, immune response explained, and cancer immunology basicsUnderstand how this emerging science could shape future cancer defenses—and what it means for your own health decisions What You'll Learn: Unde…
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Nature: Asteroids, antibiotics and ants: a year of remarkable science In this episode: 1:58 Evidence of ancient brine on an asteroid Samples taken from the asteroid Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft suggest the parent body it originated from is likely to have contained salty, subsurface water. This finding provides insights into the chemistry o…
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Black hole discovery: spacetime twisted by a spinning giant black holeEinstein prediction confirmed as astronomers watch a spinning black hole drag spacetime and power black hole jetsUnderstand how black holes work, how gravity and spacetime interact, and what this frame dragging black hole means for you What You'll Learn: What frame dragging is an…
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Are we in a simulation? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice take a deep dive into simulation theory, consciousness, and free will with Oxford theorist Nick Bostrom. Is this The Matrix? Originally Aired December 21, 2021. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmed…
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00:46 The gifts that sparked a love of science Nature put a call out for readers to tell us about memorable presents that first got them interested in science, or mementos of their life in research. These include telescopes, yeast-themed wedding rings, and... cows’ eyes. Nature: The gift that shaped my career in science 08:12 “I am the Very Model o…
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How did scientists discover evidence for dark energy? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio explore dark energy, Hubble tension, and the beginning and end of the universe with astrophysicist and Nobel laureate, Adam Riess. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/origins-…
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Saturn’s rings are one of the most recognizable structures in the solar system, yet their origin and evolution remain deeply complex. This episode explores how Saturn’s rings formed, what they are made of, how they interact with moons and gravity, and what modern space missions have revealed about their past and future.…
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Chronic pain relief breakthrough with non opioid pain treatment and stem cell therapy for painNew non-opioid ‘pain sponge’ iPSC stem cell therapy offers alternative to opioids and cartilage regeneration therapyDiscover how this new chronic pain therapy could protect your joints, reduce pain, and transform your long-term health What You'll Learn: Un…
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Are our parts replaceable? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, & Gary O’Reilly sit down with bestselling author Mary Roach, who discusses her newest book, Replaceable You, and the quest to grow organs, build parts, and engineer the human body. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/sho…
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