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Slippery Science: The Physics of Ice
Season 14 · Episode 2

Slippery Science: The Physics of Ice

What makes ice slippery? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly uncover the complex physics of ice and cool facts we’re still learning about it with physicist and author, Laurie Winkless.

StarTalk Radio · Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, Gary O'Reilly, Laurie Winkless

January 6, 202352m 35s

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Show Notes

What makes ice slippery? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly uncover the complex physics of ice and cool facts we’re still learning about it with physicist and author, Laurie Winkless. 

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