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By Neil deGrasse Tyson

Things You Thought You Knew – What is Energy?

S14 E46

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Published August 01, 2023 2:00am

How is energy different from matter? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down what energy is and where it comes from, ancient theories about sight, and how wheels keep us moving. Explore physics, thermodynamics, and more!

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Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons<...

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