Cosmic Queries – Cosmological Curiosities with Neil deGrasse Tyson

What is nothing? Does nothing exist? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore cosmological curiosities about the end of the universe, dark matter, and more!

What happens in an expanding universe where galaxies get too far away from each other? Is there a way to survive a Big Rip? If matter only takes up 5 percent of the universe, are we the anomaly? We discuss the Copernican principle and whether we are special. Could we be in a cycling universe that expands and collapses or is expansion just a one way trip?

Does dark matter interact with anything beside gravity? Could it be possible for humans to create a black hole in order to study it? How big would an Earth-mass black hole be? Why do galaxies in the universe form a sponge structure when everything else creates disks? Learn about the Coma Cluster and how it helped us discover dark matter.

What would someone looking at us from 65 million light years see? What is nothing? We discuss the definition of nothing and whether we can wrap our heads around the concept. And finally, we explore The Matrix and whether our robot overlords could use humans as energy.

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00:00 - Introduction
0:50 - If Expansion Beats Gravity…
6:19 - If Most of the Universe is Dark Energy & Dark Matter, Are We the Anomaly?
11:00 - Could the Universe Implode and Form Another Universe?
14:45 - Gravity Interacting with Dark Matter
18:58 - More Big Rip
21:53 - Could We Make a Black Hole in Order to Study It?
24:37 - The Fascinating Structure of Galaxy Clusters
28:37 - Is it Possible to See Our Past by Looking into Deep Space?
31:17 - What is Nothing?
37:27 - Could AI Use Humans for Fuel Like in The Matrix?

[StarTalk]

Would you want to be around to see the end of the universe?

[sarairicechannel]

Recently applied to go back to school at age 29 for astronomy & physics— all because of you 🎉

[Matt.Thompson.]

Continued thanks to Neil, Chuck and the Star Talk team. A new video is always a highlight of my day! Thank you for doing this amazing program. I love to learn and laugh with my personal astrophysicist, Lord Nice, and friends. I Promise to always look up. Love and respect from California.

[mihirvora]

Neil & Chuck: The Classic StarTalk Duo. There can be nothing better!

[bdri]

My best day is after finishing my shift is watching Dr. NDT and Chuck Nice 🎉 thank you 🙏🏼 you're the best

[dianacanales]

You two are the perfect blend of science + Love of learning! The person who said you "...luxuriate" too much is missing the point of the chemistry that makes this show such a huge success & why you have 2.4 Million subscribers & get thousands of views from appreciative fans every show -- We Love that you "luxuriate" with humor & conversation that effortlessly flows and makes learning from Dr. Tyson & Lord Nice so much FUN!!! Thanks & Love you Both!

[Sorrel]

I never seen Chuck do stand up, but he is so naturally funny in conversation. Really glad he’s on the show!

[ARealPerson]

There’s nothing like a new StarTalk to stimulate the mind the tell me all the interesting facts I never thought about but always wanted to know

[ThadGuardi]

Chuck is a comedic genius. (studies show that those who get dark humor have analytical and enquiring minds!😁) and I always love the cosmic queries editions. May Startalk continue to have an illustrious and enduring existence. thank you for all you do to inform in the guise of entertainment.

[HeUaKeia]

I absolutely love this podcast. It makes my day every time I listen. I always learn something new or start thinking about things in a new way.

[Th_UnKnOwN_PrO]

Long time listener/viewer, please give us more of these. My favorite Cosmic Queries!. Especially with just Neil n Chuck.

[TooshanSrivastava]

10:26 - 10:55...thank you so much Dr T and Lord Nice; gonna implement this in my work!! 🤩

[el.blanco]

I'm excited for the next-generation cosmic queries we are going to have, we've had a lot of technical breakthroughs advancements of technologies the bring up the discoveries and also bring up more questions to a way deeper understanding of the universe that we know now.

[grrmtthgrrmtth]

You are my personal astrophysicist. ❤ you're awesome I have all your books. Also 1st

[glowchet]

Please keep sharing these videos. In a world of chaos and fabricated nonsense, I come to videos from you both to neutralize and mindfully control my social intake . Thank you!!!! I appreciate all the science and the humor !!!!

[robertkaminski]

i LOVE your Show, NEIL.
You're awesome Chuck.
PLEASE KEEP THE EDUCATION COMING, me and my kids LOVE SCIENCE & LOVE LEARNING from STARTALK....

[kellymcdaniel]

Man do I love the friend chemistry💜It makes the wonderfully rich science that much better!

[dimitri]

I would love to see you two do a show on cosmetology.

[Shanngab]

Just discovered this. Super enjoyed it! Thanks for making it fun

[ToneX-hjki]

Thank you Chuck for giving Neil balance.