Physicists
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Brian Keating
Astrophysicist

Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist

Sean Carroll
Theoretical physicist

Alex Filippenko
Astrophysicist

Lawrence Krauss
Astrophysicist

Geoffrey West
Theoretical physicist

David Deutsch
Theoretical physicist

Peter Woit
Theoretical physicist

Carlo Rovelli
Theoretical physicist

Sara Seager
Author

Lee Smolin
Theoretical physicist

Thomas Campbell
Author
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The Beginning of the Universe with Brian Keating
Could the Higgs field vary across space and time? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions on cosmic inflation, quantum fluctuations, and the earliest moments after the Big Bang with cosmologist Brian Keating. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:
Galileo: The Elon Musk of the Renaissance? | Dr. Brian Keating on Young Heretics with Spencer Klavan
Dr. Brian Keating joins Spencer Klavan to discuss one of the most brilliant, complicated, and misunderstood men in all of Western history. No, not Elon Musk. Galileo Galilei! They cover Galileo's daring philosophy of science, his contributions to human knowledge, his devout Catholic faith, and his many, many mistresses
Andrew Huberman and Brian Keating dive deep into optimizing astronomical vision and the physiological challenges faced at high altitudes. Huberman shares insights on nose breathing, creatine supplementation, and adapting to extreme environments like the South Pole. The conversation also touches on eye health, offering
When Physics Gets Rid of Time and Quantum Theory | Julian Barbour
What if quantum mechanics is not fundamental? What if time itself is an illusion? In this new episode, physicist Julian Barbour returns to share his most radical ideas yet. He proposes that the universe is built purely from ratios, that time is not fundamental, and that quantum mechanics might be replaced entirely with
An Astrophysicist Explains the "Strongest Evidence Yet" of Alien Life
Last week, a team of astrophysicists from the University of Cambridge announced that they had discovered the “strongest indication” ever of extraterrestrial life. The source did not come from Mars or Venus or any nearby moon. It came from K2-18b, a massive planet some 120 light-years from Earth. If this finding checks
Cosmic Queries– Multiverse Madness with Max Tegmark
Do we live in one of many universes? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice investigate the theory of the multiverse with physicist, author, and professor Max Tegmark. (Originally Aired March 22, 2021) NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here