Faster than a speeding bullet? More powerful than a locomotive? Neil deGrasse Tyson and James Kakalios discuss the science behind the amazing powers of our favorite caped crusaders.
Neil Tyson dives into the science of cosmetics. Discover the technological and chemical foundation for the industry, as well as how genes may be the future canvas for cosmetics. With guest chemists Steve Herman and Art Georgalas. Co-host Lynne Koplitz.
Japan was recently hit by a triple punch: a powerful 9.0 magnitude earthquake generated a huge tsunami, which then critically damaged a nuclear power plant.
Paleontologist Peter Ward explains how life’s tendency toward self-destruction has led to massive extinction events in Earth’s history. What does the past — and the smell of rotten eggs — have to teach us about the fate of humanity?
Expert-in-everything John Hodgman addresses a range of topics, from the possibility of alien or robot invasion, to what lobsters have in common with Star Trek’s Spock.
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the ins and outs of the human heart with cardiac surgeon Dr. Daryl Hoffman. Learn about open-heart surgery, artificial valves, hearts in space, graverobbers Burke and Hare and so much more.