Dexa/Neil deGrasse Tyson

Published Dec 17, 2024

The Science of Star Trek with Dr. Charles Liu

Join Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Dr. Charles Liu as they delve into the profound cultural and technological impact of Star Trek, exploring its influence on real-world innovations and the theoretical physics behind iconic concepts like warp drive.

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- What is quantum physics?
  Asked by 33 people
- If the universe is x billion years old and the light we are seeing from seconds before the Big Bang is that old and traveled at the speed of light, is the universe in fact expanding faster than the speed of light?
  Asked by 23 people
- Tell me about the physics of progress
  Asked by 19 people
- Has anyone spoken about how we can see light from a long time ago despite the universe expanding at the speed of light in the episode 521: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Cosmic Queries for the Acutely Curious and the clip Extinct Civilizations?
  Asked by 15 people
- Are there similar conversations about quantum physics?
  Asked by 14 people
- What inspired Neil deGrasse Tyson in the episode 327: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Astrophysics for People in a Hurry and the clip Finding Fulfillment?
  Asked by 9 people
- What inspired Neil deGrasse Tyson in the episode 521: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Cosmic Queries for the Acutely Curious and the clip Embracing the Unknown?
  Asked by 7 people
- What is the main topic of the clip First Impressions from the episode 521: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Cosmic Queries for the Acutely Curious?
  Asked by 5 people
- Can quantum physics be exploited?
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- Tell me about quantum technology
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- Can string theory explain time travel as discussed in the episode Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll | November 2020 and the clip Holiday Plans, Time Travel, Cellular Automaton?
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- What inspired Neil deGrasse Tyson in the episode 521: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Cosmic Queries for the Acutely Curious and the clip Effective Science Communication?
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- Tell me about Neil deGrasse Tyson
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- What is the science behind space-time bridging?
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- Are wormholes mathematically possible in the context of the episode 512: Michio Kaku | The Quest for a Theory of Everything and the clip Wormholes and Time Travel?
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