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Neil’s Spin on Centrifuges

2022-11-08 Science & Technology
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Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice explore centrifuges and the many ways we use them. Can you create artificial gravity? Why should we be concerned if a country starts building centrifuges? Learn about the Manhattan Project and how centrifuges are used to process Uranium for nuclear fission. Also find out about Neil’s experience inside an astronaut training centrifuge. Did he get sick from all that spinning? 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 Centrifugal Force 5:25 The Manhattan Project, Uranium, & Nuclear Fission 10:00 Neil in an Astronaut Centrifuge

Top Comments (10)

@GlenHunt 2022-11-08

Okay Chuck, you nearly brought me to tears with the Supreme Court reference. Our society is absolutely too ripe for the picking.

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@maxbomo 2022-11-08

Chuck, thanks for making science enjoyable. You rock!!!

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@spindash2023 2022-11-08

I love how Chuck nearly kills Neil with jokes every week and we just let it happen. XD I was in tears

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@bethgoldman2560 2022-11-08

You all made me gigglesnort and cry tears!!! Best physics lesson I’ve EVAH had!!!

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@greggy9786 2022-11-08

Chuck got the stomach laughing 😂😂😂😂😂. Neil and Chuck got it going on this video episode. Love it.

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@lo-firobotboy7112 2022-11-08

Neil may be the astrophysicist but Chuck is BRILLIANT!

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@StarTalk 2022-11-21

Could you ride the astronaut centrifuge without puking?

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@sapelesteve 2022-11-08

It's always great watching Neil & Chuck spinning their yarns somewhat out of control! 👍👍😉😉

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@usmile1 2022-11-08

i can stop imagining these guys in 20 years, sitting on the steps, explaining stuff.

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@bilalshah9480 2022-11-17

Chuck! This podcast is incomplete without you.😀

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