How Do Stars Die? | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains...

What is happening in the nucleus of stars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down how thermonuclear fusion happens in the center of stars and how it eventually leads to supernova. At what point do fission and fusion meet? Learn about thermonuclear fusion on the inside of stars and how it leads to star death. Discover how stars hold themselves up from gravitational collapse and what causes supernovae. Find out what went into creating the elements within us and why we are all stardust. Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Where Fission & Fusion Meet 04:06 - Thermonuclear Fusion in Stars 09:55 - Star Death & Supernova 13:17 - We Are Stardust