Cosmic Queries – Neuroscience

FromStarTalk Radio

Start listening View podcast show

Cosmic Queries – Neuroscience

FromStarTalk Radio

ratings:

Length:

49 minutes

Released:

Mar 22, 2019

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Psychedelic drugs, dreams, mental health awareness, understanding our reality, and more – Neil deGrasse Tyson, neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD, and first-time comic co-host Jackie Hoffman answer fan-submitted questions about neuroscience.

NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/cosmic-queries-neuroscience/

Photo Credit: StarTalk.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Released:

Mar 22, 2019

Format:

Podcast episode

More Episodes from StarTalk Radio

Skip carousel

Cosmic Queries – Physics All Around Us: What would aliens think of our inventions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions on Maxwell’s Equations, the symmetry of the universe, and the physics around us all the time. by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
Low-Mass Mania with Emily Rice: Could we find life around low-mass stars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice find out why life might be more likely around low-mass stars, what makes brown dwarfs, galactic archeology, and more with astronomer Emily Rice. by StarTalk Radio
48 min listen
Stars Talk to Neil – Alien Love: How certain are we about aliens? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer science questions from celebrities like Kevin Hart, Jack White, Nikki Glaser, and more! by StarTalk Radio
45 min listen
Debating Pluto's Planethood with Alan Stern: Will Neil take back what he said about Pluto? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore planets, dwarf planets, and the Kuiper belt with planetary scientist and principal investigator for the New Horizons Mission, Alan Stern. by StarTalk Radio
43 min listen
Eyes in the Sky with Larissa Rodrigues & Jennifer Holm: How is new tech helping protect the rainforest? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn how space technology is helping uncover illegal gold mines and protecting the Amazon, with illegal mining expert Larissa Rodrigues and Earth researcher Jennifer Holm. by StarTalk Radio
48 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Time Cloak with Charles Liu: Are black holes places or objects? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about distorting spacetime, Olbers’ Paradox, singularities, the shape of the universe, and more with astrophysicist Charles Liu. by StarTalk Radio
40 min listen
Things You Thought You Knew – The Geometric Universe: What is the Sun’s ecliptic? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down the things you thought you knew about spheres in the universe, navigating the sky, and taking spacecraft out of orbit. by StarTalk Radio
54 min listen
Eclipses, Cosmic Cataclysms, and More with Janna Levin: What can we learn from eclipses? Janna Levin joined by comedian Matt Kirshen and professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Columbia University, Joe Patterson, discuss the 2017 eclipse, binary star systems, supernovae and more. What is an eclipse on Jupiter like? by StarTalk Radio
53 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Planck Lengths to Supermassive Black Holes with Matt O’Dowd: Is space infinitely stretchable? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore fan grab bag questions about supermassive black holes, Planck lengths, and the gravitational wave background with extragalactic astrophysicist and host of PBS Space Time, Matt O’Dowd. by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
Staying Curious with William Shatner: What is the value of curiosity? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with William Shatner to explore the nature of spacetime, Star Trek, human curiosity, loneliness, and more. How would warp drive work? by StarTalk Radio
51 min listen
Is Aging a Disease? Epigenetics with David Sinclair: Is aging a disease that can be cured? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly discover the field of epigenetics, the Information Theory of Aging, and curing blindness for mice with Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, David Sinclair. by StarTalk Radio
44 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Infinite Quarks: What happens to quarks during spaghettification? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions about positrons, how we got the speed of light, where the Big Bang took place, and more! by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Out There: Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Harrison Greenbaum, and astrophysicist Janna Levin answer questions on the far away and the far out, including Andromeda's impending collision with the Milky Way, white holes, a holographic universe, and more. Prepare to get trippy! by StarTalk Radio
50 min listen
Do We Have Free Will? with Robert Sapolsky: Is there a quantum reason we could have free will? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the concept of free will and predetermination with neuroscientist, biologist, and author of Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will, Robert Sapolsky. by StarTalk Radio
54 min listen
Stars Talk to Neil – Reversing Earth’s Rotation: What happens after death? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer science questions from celebrities like Kelly Clarkson, Dax Shepard, Sway Calloway, and more! by StarTalk Radio
39 min listen
Breaking Down Oppenheimer with Brian Greene: What do two physicists think about the movie Oppenheimer? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with theoretical physicist Brian Greene to discuss Robert J. Oppenheimer’s work on the Manhattan Project, the science in Christopher Nolan’s film, and the dawn of quantum physics. by StarTalk Radio
39 min listen
Neil’s Guide to Heat Transfer Physics: How do you make some things stay hot and others stay cool? Neil deGrasse Tyson, with the help of comedian Chuck Nice, explains the physics of heat transfer, insulation, and why your Stanley cup can keep your drink cold during a fire. by StarTalk Radio
39 min listen
Why We Get Depressed with Heather Berlin: What is depression? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the neuroscience behind major depression, its treatments, and the factors that contribute to this pervasive condition with neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD. by StarTalk Radio
47 min listen
Incentivizing the Future with Peter Diamandis: How do science competitions further innovation? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Peter Diamandis, Founder of the XPRIZE Foundation, to discuss science innovation, incentive competitions, and the future of space, longevity, AI, and more. by StarTalk Radio
54 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Becoming Entangled: How do particles get entangled? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice, answer grab-bag questions about harnessing Hawking Radiation, bad places to construct wormholes, and whether running or walking in the rain makes you wetter. by StarTalk Radio
45 min listen
PhysicsBowl: Tackling Science: What is one of the greatest displays of terrestrial physics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the physics of “The Tush Push” and the science in American football. by StarTalk Radio
40 min listen
The Mystery of Mushrooms with Bryn Dentinger: Why are some mushrooms delicious, some make you high, and some kill you? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover the weird world of mushrooms, psilocybin, and mycelia with mycologist Bryn Dentinger. by StarTalk Radio
55 min listen
Immunizing Against Anti-Science with Peter Hotez: How do you stop the spread of anti-science rhetoric? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio break down disease prevention and the rise of anti-science with physician and global health expert, Peter Hotez. by StarTalk Radio
54 min listen
Cosmic Queries – A Ripple in Spacetime with Charles Liu: What if time had multiple dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly answer grab-bag questions about Hawking Radiation, the speed of light, and how rare black holes are with astrophysicist Charles Liu. by StarTalk Radio
53 min listen
Unlocking Gene Therapy with Gaurav Shah: Are rare diseases themselves rare? Neil deGrasse Tysonand comedian Chuck Nice learn about the science of gene therapy and how it can treat and potentially cure rare diseases with Gaurav Shah, CEO, Rocket Pharma. by StarTalk Radio
40 min listen
The Future of Commercial Spaceflight with Lauren Lyons: What technology can we look forward to in commercial spaceflight? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice discover SpaceX, other space startups, and what is going on in the commercial space industry with engineer and executive Lauren Lyons. by StarTalk Radio
53 min listen
Healing the Earth Through Regenerative Farming with Will Harris: Is industrial farming bad for us? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the future of food production, regenerative agriculture, and greenwashing with herdsman, land steward, and author Will Harris. by StarTalk Radio
44 min listen
Exploring Consciousness with George Mashour: What is consciousness? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the study of consciousness and how psychedelics could uncover the inner mechanisms of the brain with anesthesiologist and founder of the Michigan Psychedelic Center, George Mashour. by StarTalk Radio
42 min listen
Cosmic Queries – Science Epiphany: What would a wormhole actually look like? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down a grab bag of questions about nothingness, the nature of miracles, the role of AI in scientific discovery and more! by StarTalk Radio
53 min listen
Our Burning Questions – Age of the Universe & More: What is the greatest scientific breakthrough? Neil deGrasse Tyson answers co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly’s burning questions they have been saving all year about the age of the universe, the double slit experiment, and the nature of time. Is time even real? by StarTalk Radio
48 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

Sex, Lies and the Pandemic by How Can I Help? - with Dr. Gail Saltz
29 min listen
Magic Mushrooms: Trip Through the Science by Science Vs
41 min listen
The Illusion of Free Will, with Sam Harris by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
CLASSIC: The Hidden World of Psychopaths by Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
57 min listen
Magic Mushrooms: Your Favorite Drugs Episode! by Science Vs
38 min listen
Dr. Tony Nader - The Hard Problem of Consciousness and the Building Blocks of Everything by Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat
54 min listen
Tony Nader, "One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness: Simple Answers to the Big Questions of Life" (Penguin Random House, 2021): An interview with Tony Nader by New Books in Psychology
112 min listen
[Cosmic Queries] Our Brains on Film: Neurocinematics with Heather Berlin: What does your brain do when watching movies? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice discover the field of neurocinematics and the difference between fiction and reality with neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD. by StarTalk Radio
53 min listen
Tony Nader, "One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness: Simple Answers to the Big Questions of Life" (Penguin Random House, 2021): An interview with Tony Nader by New Books in Indian Religions
112 min listen
Microdosing Psychedelics, Ayahuasca Resorts + Placebo City by Really? no, Really?
31 min listen
The Psychedelic Mind with Rick Doblin: Do psychedelics reveal a different objective reality? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about psychedelic drugs, treating PTSD, and other mind-bending research with President of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Rick Doblin. by StarTalk Radio
54 min listen
The Miracle Treatment We Almost Couldn't Tell You About by Red Table Talk
36 min listen
Psychedelics by Overthink
60 min listen
Dr. David Nichols - A Rich and Historical Overview of Psychedelic Chemistry: David Nichols - A Rich and Historical Overview of Psychedelic Chemistry by Psychedelics Today
59 min listen
Why Don’t We Talk More About Mental Health? With Mike Shinoda, Dr. Gail Saltz and Dr. Ahmad Hariri by Spit
74 min listen
Psychedelics - reasons for caution: Stacy Fischer, Brian Anderson, Theora Cimino: Psychedelics are having a moment. Enthusiasm is brimming. , following the lead of Oregon and Colorado. is considering approval, shifting away from Schedule I restrictions, paving the way for use in clinical practice. Potential... by GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast
48 min listen
Chatter: Manic Depression and Crisis Leadership with Nassir Ghaemi by The Lawfare Podcast
82 min listen
Autism and Animal Science with Dr. Temple Grandin by StarTalk Radio
49 min listen
PT409 – Erica Rex & Mona Sobhani, Ph.D. – Pathology, the DSM, and the Ontological Shock of Psychedelic Experiences: In this episode, Joe interviews Erica Rex: award-winning journalist, past guest and writer, and participant in one of the first ever clinical trials using psilocybin to treat cancer-related depression; and Mona Sobhani, Ph.D.: cognitive neuroscientist... by Psychedelics Today
69 min listen
The Hidden World of Psychopaths by Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
54 min listen
Getting Your Sex Life in Synch with Your Partner by How Can I Help? - with Dr. Gail Saltz
23 min listen
Best of: We don’t just feel emotions. We make them.: A mind-blowing conversation with Lisa Feldman Barrett on how emotion is made by The Gray Area with Sean Illing
96 min listen
15: Diagnosis and Identity: Mailbag Episode! by Ordinary Unhappiness
92 min listen
#5 — Pt 4 - Is Cortex the Organ of Mind? GWT originator, Bernard Baars explores conscious and unconscious brain events.: Why are we conscious? Is cortex the organ of mind? Throughout human history, people have perceived the conscious brain as the great nexus of human life, of social relationships, of their personal identities and histories, in encounters with new chall... by On Consciousness & the Brain with Bernard Baars
16 min listen
The Mind Numbing Medicine: 'How do anaesthetics work?' asks Alicia. by The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry
44 min listen
Dean Wright: Dean Wright is a Neuroscientist, Therapist and one of the founding members of the Australian Psychedelic Society which advocates for the medicinal and therapeutic usage of psychedelic drugs. "We as a society could progress so much if we listened to the f... by The Blunt Report
81 min listen
166 - Dr Rick Strassman - The Psychedelic Handbook by Expanding Reality
59 min listen
We don’t just feel emotions. We make them.: A mind-blowing conversation with Lisa Feldman Barrett on how emotion is made by The Gray Area with Sean Illing
96 min listen
Exploring Consciousness with George Mashour: What is consciousness? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about the study of consciousness and how psychedelics could uncover the inner mechanisms of the brain with anesthesiologist and founder of the Michigan Psychedelic Center, George Mashour. by StarTalk Radio
42 min listen
Solidarity Fridays - Week 24: Solidarity Fridays - Week 24 by Psychedelics Today
62 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Cosmic Queries – Neuroscience

Cosmic Queries – Neuroscience

Description

More Episodes from StarTalk Radio

Related podcast episodes