Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Oxygen

Is oxygen flammable? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore the element of oxygen, why it’s so important, where it comes from, and its properties. What’s Earth's history with oxygen? Thanks to our sponsors at Indeed! Get started RIGHT NOW with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at: https://bit.ly/2Xbl1j2 How much oxygen is in our atmosphere? We break down the concoctions of agses that make up our atmosphere and the atmospheres present in Star Trek. What does oxygen in the atmosphere mean for a planet’s potential to have life? Where does oxygen come from? Discover the science behind “exploding oxygen” in movies. Find out why oxygen doesn’t exactly combust. We discuss the mistakes made in the Apollo 1 capsule and why Jaws isn’t realistic scientifically– amongst other things. What would happen in a world with too much oxygen? Could we produce more oxygen to combat global warming? All that and more, on another StarTalk explainer! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradio?sub_confirmation=1 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


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