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The Challenge of Communicating Complex Science Discoveries
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55:53 - 59:39 (03:46)

The discovery of exoplanets and their impact on the stars they orbit proved to be a difficult subject to communicate to a broad audience due to its complexity and length. Scientists must condense their findings into sound bites that are catchy and easy to understand for the media.

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The discovery of exoplanets involves observing the jiggling motion of stars, which is caused by the orbiting planets' influence.
55:53 - 57:35 (01:42)
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Exoplanets
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about how he learned to craft the perfect sound bite for television appearances, and how it needs to be both informative and engaging in just a few sentences.
57:35 - 58:34 (00:58)
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Public Speaking
Summary

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about how he learned to craft the perfect sound bite for television appearances, and how it needs to be both informative and engaging in just a few sentences.

Chapter
The Challenge of Communicating Complex Science Discoveries
Episode
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Podcast
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58:34 - 59:39 (01:04)
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Astronomy