StarTalk Podcast: Cosmic Queries - The Random Edition, with Neil deGrasse Tyson

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It’s time for another episode of Cosmic Queries, where your own personal astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson answers, sight unseen, fan submitted questions chosen by his co-host. This week, Chuck Nice asks Neil questions on a wide variety of topics that we couldn’t answer in other episodes, from alien plant life, to colonizing Mars, to whether velocity could be considered a dimension.
You’ll find out if the constellations would look different from Saturn, whether there’s a north pole to our universe, and why astronomers got the Mily Way’s north pole wrong in the first place. Discover why a stable black hole can’t exist inside a star, and how the expansion of our Sun will affect the Earth. You’ll learn how scientists knew to leave gaps in the periodic table of the elements, and why the moon is spiraling away from the Earth at 5 inches a year. Neil speculates on what the bright spot on the dwarf planet Ceres might be, whether we’ll explore Jupiter’s moon Europa in our lifetimes, and if we’ll find life in its subsurface ocean.
You’ll also hear how NASA inventions led to grooved highway pavement and safer, cheaper LASIK surgery. On the lighter side, Neil and Chuck talk about Neil’s famous vests, the Ship of the Imagination from COSMOS: A Spacetime Odyssey, KZbin’s famous “Double Rainbow Guy,” and the wrestling move Neil always wanted to invent which he calls the “Double Tidal Lock.”
This episode originally aired on August 26, 2016.
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As a teacher I love the way he teaches

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I hope you have the drive to still gain knowledge at 73, you’re an icon honestly

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Never stop learning! I'm 42 and feel the same.

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@@TerryTeachesTrucking I'm a chemist by education and teach chem in high school, and I love researching astrophysics and quantum physics, which includes watching talks like this. Students are often most amazed by the very big (universe, how stuff on the level of stars works) and by the very small (the peculiarities of the quantum world), so I love answering such questions even if its not that pertinent to the subject at hand. I think one of the most important lessons we as teachers can give is to plant a seed of curiosity in the person. You can't teach every subject and little detail to anyone, much less to someone who deems it useless and boring. My real education started somewhere during university years when I realized that I want to know everything there is to know about the real world, and started spending hours upon hours reading scientific texts. And I still do it - there is so much to learn, and learning feels great! That's the main thing I want to show my students. Knowing stuff feels great, as opposed to be willingly ignorant and proud of it.

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Get well soon

[@MrZed_11]

This podcast has become my favorite after watching 3 episodes. Just love the chemistry between you two... And the subject matter of course!

[@matthewkoen6124]

Chuck literally and figuratively brings so much to the table in this show, love that mans comedy. Neil is a pretty funny guy given his pedigree. Just shows that we're all human I guess

[@brandonmichael4105]

i'm not

[@sai-blade7625]

The woman in the background(behind the glass) was having the time of her life

[@x_capt_x9584]

Cute as hell too...but you can see the looks chuck was giving he's already barking up that tree

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@@x_capt_x9584 😂

[@rolandschoenke1840]

she gave good hair toss there

[@isaiahnathanielv]

I just noticed her lol

[@lewdvlesh]

@@x_capt_x9584 Nah pretty sure Chuck is married with a family, pretty sure him, being an entertainer, noticed her having some big laughs and felt the need to play it up for her amusement. If the guy back there was front and center having huge jolly chuckles at his jokes, I'm pretty sure nothing would have changed.

[@TwinsenR]

This was a rerun and I didn't even care, watched it again all the way through, lol.

[@carbondioxide830]

man i thought i was trippin lmfao

[@princeedmunddukeofedinburg]

Same here, I never seen the footage, tho only audio.

[@helsiclife]

I love Chucks enthusiasm when he learns new things! He is my favorite co-host 💜. I never miss a show with you two! Best Convo!

[@XavierBetoN]

Sometimes his questions breaks me so badly.. He delivers his question so wise, true sign of intelligence and well preparation! Love Chuck 💜🖤

[@P2Chill]

Agreed they make an awesome duo!

[@fuckel98]

Neil casually letting us know he has hidden knowledge he's not allowed to divulge to the public. Gotta love it.

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Protect Neil at all costs

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If only more and more people watched this channel would make me feel very hopeful...

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The world would be a much better place if more people listened/watched these.

[@hanifrafli4736]

Really love how the woman behind the glass clapped when Chuck guessed the question correctly

[@joshuanorris5860]

Random edition. With just chuck nice. Im all over that :)

[@jameshedden2260]

Love the cute producer lady in the window laughing at Chuck freaking out😂

[@mbabaneamputee7725]

“Helium has some very special properties, not all of which I can divulge” whoaaaaa

[@banyanphotography]

What does he mean?

[@johnhart3480]

Maybe he means "go look it up your own damn self!" 😀

[@ooffactor]

@@banyanphotography h-bombs maybe

[@aaaa6824]

Hmmmm. Propulsion?

[@ChaosToRule]

@@ooffactor h-bombs are hydrogen based

[@Vechking]

They compliment eachother so well. It makes it infinitely more enjoyable to try grasp what's being taught

[@hamiltonshamilton9871]

Quarantine brought me here but Neils shirt made me stay. Thanks Neil and Chuck for bringing colours and intellectual conversations back to all of our lives :) stay safe and healthy everyone!

[@dztripp2491]

When Chuck felt that moment with the tidal buldge so did I...love this show.

[@gavinsellars6456]

This is one of the funniest episodes that these guys have done. I love startalk!

[@Jakepianos]

Take a shot every time Neil says “Soooo”

[@DreamDale]

Ok I'm drunk now, what do I do next?

[@Heinz76Harald]

@@DreamDale repeat :D

[@raesiford6316]

I love cosmic queries 😊🤞 if neil is interviewing or talking with Chuck, I love every video

[@kandukuri007]

Not sure if anyone have observed, they well manage the ads to appear only when they say "let's take a break" so the content doesn't get distracted by crazy KZbin ads! By the way love their content always 😍

[@stephanienirenberg7426]

I am passionate about the Star Talk. I Love how the learning never ends.

[@muthuk]

I just can't believe he is answering these questions without knowing them in advance...I mean I believe him when he says...I am speaking more from amazement of the nimbleness & quality of his responses 👌

[@jacobbott9825]

23:47 okay who else agrees that was actually the best bill bye impression because i remember hearing bill say that and it’s hilarious how right Neil is.

[@LPArabia]

I always thought Bill Nye is making an impression of Abe Simpson aka Grandpa Simpson. "..the important thing was that I had an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time.."

[@ComTruiseCT]

16:34 That is BBBRRRRRILLLLIANT! -Chuck(2020).

[@sinarylarryhuva1850]

Niel and chuck are my favourite people in the galactic world

[@LoveOurEarth]

What a charming team! Such a unique blend…absolutely love them! ✨🌎💕✨

[@NielvanSteenderen]

Now I really want to know more about helium.

[@livethefuture2492]

helium: gives you wings!

[@Fyknite]

Dude same lol

[@MikeOSheaGodsDrummer]

Niel van Steenderen me too. Looked it up. Helium help maintain heat guided rockets for DoD and Nasa. Used in surveillance balloons and also cooling/ cryogenics

[@Danymok]

Helium: Atomic number 2. Usually has 1-3 neutrons. Is the second lightest element. Very abundant throughout observable universe.

[@AliAsghar-cv3og]

It is formed in the hearts of stars, hydrogen in the core is fused into helium releasing energy and powering the star.

[@ruellerz]

When you hope to hear your question but sadly dont. One day! Good show~

[@ivanstojanac7752]

F

[@Mike_v_E]

Where can you submit questions?

[@benisaten]

Could listen to these guys anytime. Cheers from 🇨🇦✌️

[@markreagan2956]

You make me love science even more lol.

[@rolandschoenke1840]

i learn something new every single episode

[@user-tc1fw5ms5s]

I love this show. Chuck + Neil = awesome. I also love the comments for this video! So wholesome and everyone loves learning so much 😊

[@benjaminswanson1439]

Chuck was so fortuitous knowing that everyones here for the cosmic queries with Neil and most importantly, Chuck.

[@justsam635]

the comments in this place makes you feel good... thanks to everyone for being so nice!

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its like a different youtube..

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Ilkway Ilkway please have a look at my theory

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[@Theraot]

2005: I think we should see other people 2020: I don't want to be your only gig

[@juansequeirabaquero1780]

I just love this show. Most entertaining way to learn amazing things & Neil giggling is priceless. Also, HI to the girl in the booth!

[@jonasthedad]

You guys rock! I play it VERY loud on my KZbin so the kids all hear it! Chuck, they think your funny, and Neil, they wish they had you as a science teacher in school!

[@18rchanel]

Somebody create a montage of Chuck saying "How cool is that?" 😂

[@aaaa6824]

!

[@nogodmanish5983]

I worship you Dr. Tyson

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Love your questions and responses Neil!! Thanks to ChuckN and you!🙏🏾🤩🥰😃

[@davidjacobik5451]

I bought your most recent Cosmos season, Dr. Tyson! Keep making them!

[@IsurfFloridaa]

This duo is the best , keep it up great content , comedy and science 🙌🏼.

[@Zhixalom]

I guess Tyson's superhero name would be "The Tie Fighter"... Duhdum-Tsshh!

[@pwuk]

give villains a cuff round the ear

[@cheshirecaite847]

I adore y'all. I do not remember, off hand; whom the quote is attributed to, but: "humour is a rubber sword, you can make a point without drawing blood" AND all the quantifiable facts.

[@t.j.cornett7495]

Mr. Tyson explains things in ways that make it easier to digest. My stable of knowledge is primarily based on self education, he's helped patch in many bare places. This is what makes him a great educator.

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"Death By Black Hole" one of My favorite books

[@poetryquotesgoodreads3430]

✨MY EXISTENCE✨ I exist somewhere in between Yesterday’s sun And tonight’s darkness Standing on the edge of tomorrow Waiting for a shooting star...💫 I discovered this piece of writing in a hauntingly beautiful poetry book, “12:12 Midnight” by Danielle Ever Rose, It’s great read.

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Love Star Talk and love Neil ! and chuck adds a touch of humor that really works in this format

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Love this series. Are they in a different office every time? Lol it's like they keep getting kicked out of other's offices 🤣

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"Chuck, I don't wanna be your only gig..." LMAO!

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Keep up the act, Neil. The civilization needs it.

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A glance at your profile made this quite a fascinating comment.

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Cosmic queries is my favorite star talk segment

[@Vieux_NooB]

I like to search informations and learn by myself, but I also like to hear it in a fun and smart way, and for that, you're the bests I know guys, ty

[@theduder2617]

31:20 Essentially my reaction each and every time I get a true understanding of something I previously did not know or understand. People say drugs are great. I say the feeling of truly understanding can be levels better.

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Neil "So..." deGrasse Tyson 👍😊

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Neil "by the way..." deGrasse Tyson

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Chuck's enthusiasm is metal. Thanks guys~

[@mikebeemd7296]

Love these episodes learning more than I did in school

[@anonfslkf190]

I got a question about the Great Worm or Dragon That eats itself: It's a mythological figure. The Oroubouros. Do you science guys think that it might be a crude , pre-historic way to explain that nothing is lost, nothing is gained , everything transforms?

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i love this 💖

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Amazing information u provides Really appreciate I m science teacher and u helped me a lot to give my students exact information

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Always nice to hear your guys conversations. :)

[@RiverCityFlips]

32:00 can you list the other mysteries that are more beautiful that we don’t understand? Just curious!

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TED, "Why winning doesn't always equal success."

[@JohnnyHotdog96]

I love it because it’s completely random knowledge! Neil has the voice and passion, and chuck is so relatable 😂 I only watch the ones with these two! Sorry 1:12 😂

[@mollybell5779]

I've been interested in astronomy since I was a toddler. I remember having a trash can that depicted the edge of the sun and the 9 planets (yeah I know.) As a teenager, I remember reading Carl Sagan's The Cosmic Connection, and became very interested in cosmology and astrophysics, and have remained so for decades. Still, in between laughs, I usually learn one or two things in each of these episodes of StarTalk. Thank you, Dr. Tyson, Lord Nice and crew. 😁

[@antoniologan7648]

The Thumbnail made it look like they were singing a duet.!😆😅

[@sns8420]

This episode originally aired on August 26, 2016. Was this the site before it went to Neil's Office - Probably moved since people behind the window are distracting

[@TheUpGrayed]

THANK YOU! Thought I was going freaking crazy, knew I had heard this before!

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So is Alex alive??? 😂😂

[@mohamednasser1407]

I'm just watching the woman in the booth...love her reactions!! she was having lots of fun.

[@YorticusTV]

Such a nice change of scenery. I love the eye candy in the background. :D

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21:41 Someone needs to make a comic of Neil with physics-based superpowers.

[@TwinsenR]

Woooo! I've been fiending lately, been watching old material from 2014 lately, lol.

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Good to know I'm not the only one! Haha

[@DH-nq1mu]

I just paused this to watch double rainbow guy. That was great. Love the guys’ enthusiasm.

[@jacobd2954]

This is a fun way to learn science for those that get bored easily or young people starting to explore it. I don't understand why there are some thumbs down for this show...???

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Hello from Turkey!

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If you want your Patreon to grow, you need to at least provide a link to it in the video description.

[@87amoore]

Chick blowing a gasket is my favorite part of these lol. I'm normally freaking out the same time and then start cracking up because chucks like WHA WHA THE HOW WHO HOLY....

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Truly, this show is the best thing on the Internet!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@RaminSQB]

A Cosmic Ballet choreographed by the forces of gravity

[@phillipsewell4599]

was this reuploaded?? I recall this entire conversation verbatim.

[@FeedrStudios]

Discription states it was originally aired August 26, 2016

[@_jn0298]

32:01 Thanks Chuck it was exactly what i was thinking

[@juliam7056]

You guys are hillarious! Funny and educational ! We need more people like you!

[@baderalaraimi6519]

From Oman - if we want to put our DNA and information safe in orbit for the future generations to discover where that would be?

[@mitch4080]

Was that ancient pong table found at a frat-antique sale?

[@Greenpixel16]

One of my favorite parts is watching the person in the background's reactions to things

[@iambored678]

Chuck should have an honorary astrophysics degree at this point

[@ChefPollen]

Am I the only one who just watched that girl in the back the whole time?

[@aditya_saha]

haha

[@Sheryl510]

Keep it in your pants buddy.

[@arima5657]

@@Sheryl510 lol

[@ALWAYSGIVEUP23]

She's hot behind the glass

[@ChefPollen]

@@Sheryl510 lol I'm gay...

[@andreaskiemer]

Ok, I'm actually early enough on seeing this that someone might actually read my comment. Neal, would you explain what Gauge Theory/ Gauge Symmetry is? Ive combed the internet for something graspable amd I've come up pretty empty handed. Eric Weinstein was pretty helpful but maybe you wanna give it a go? Help a brother from Germany out.

[@daemonhat]

lawrence krauss was on the joe rogan podcast, maybe check that one out.

[@noahstyzen1724]

Sean Carroll talks about it on the Joe roan podcast as well, give that a try.

[@daemonhat]

@@noahstyzen1724 krauss goes a bit more in depth than carroll does, but still something to check out.

[@Sinnbad21]

Andreas Kiemer From my understanding that is a very very complex subject. Watch Joe Rogans podcast with Lawrence Krauss as the guest. Lawrence explains gauge symmetry for like an hour and Joe asks good questions

[@ALWAYSGIVEUP23]

It's actually Neil , science fact

[@ericcharles8081]

I absolutely love these two

[@lavidamodernadeyimi]

Amazing! Thanks for the fun and informative episode.

[@TheLakaOriginal]

Why are we getting old ones? This is from 2016

[@marcusanderson9042]

My only guess is they added in-video ads. Basically monetizing their old stuff.

[@davidlm1030]

Learning is never old

[@TheLakaOriginal]

@@davidlm1030 its not that i just get excited when i see a new one pop up and the Immediately get shot down like i've already seen this. Lol

[@Martyncuz]

I like space, I like Neil, but if chuck isn’t here I don’t want to watch.

[@quintonpressley6907]

Perfectly worded

[@matthewsaxman1028]

Paul Mercurio is pretty funny, too.

[@humairsabir]

True i love chuck nice

[@1971khaos]

I like the very last question answer. Launching from low gravity.

[@JiMMyRoxks]

Chuck Nice is the best

[@FoyTheBoy]

For the first time , Chuck is looking more to others (the girl) than Tyson. WTF CHUCK😅You are so Excited😝

[@x_capt_x9584]

Also....is there a direct correlation between rotation of a star and the revolution of its surrounding planets?

[@animistchannel2983]

Only in direction. No matter how fast or slow the star rotates, the planets have to orbit at a speed linked to their distance from the star. This is part of the reason that, as the star system forms, the planets may shift orbits and sling each other around some. A planet moving too fast for its orbit will move outward, and one moving too slow for its orbit will migrate inward. As they cross paths and switch places, they may slow down or speed up each other even more with "slingshot" effects, then restart the process over. Big planets may absorb little ones, or else throw them out into deep space altogether by adding them so much extra speed. As a result, some astronomers have calculated that there may be more rocky planets wandering alone through intersteller space than there are remaining in orbit around stars. Before it settled into the stabilized system we see today, a big gas giant like Jupiter, as it wandered in and out from these interactions, could have slung a dozen earth-sized planets off into the darkness. Some of those "rogue" planets could still have enough heat and tectonic activity being generated by their own core to have liquid water below the surface, and so life could even evolve there, away from any star.

[@CesarPeron]

I really enjoy interviews such this 🔥🔥👍

[@10slimboy]

you guys gotta put repost in the title because I'm sitting here baked af tryna figure out for the longest time why this episode sounds so familiar still rewatched though because cosmic queries is stellar. haha

[@TheUpGrayed]

Right! Me too, not ripped though, just thought I was going loony.

[@Jammin247]

Lmao selfie stick