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Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Information Paradox

Jan 27, 202648 minSeason 17Ep. 6
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Summary

This StarTalk episode, "Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Information Paradox," features Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice delving into various scientific questions. They explain the resolution of the black hole information paradox concerning Hawking radiation and the preservation of information. Discussions also cover the unlikely scenario of our moon capturing its own moon, the physics of time travel as depicted in "Back to the Future," and the astrophysical meaning of "information." The episode also touches on lighter topics like ideal superhero identities and everyday science mysteries.

Episode description

What do astrophysicists mean when they talk about “information”? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice dive into questions about the black hole information paradox, moon moons, wormholes between black hole universes, and more! 

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