Neil’s Spin on Centrifuges

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