Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Warm Blankets

Why is my blanket so warm? On this StarTalk explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice breakdown the scientific explanation of why your cozy pandemic work blanket is so dang warm. Physics is everywhere in this StarTalk explainer! Discover why a coat is cold when it's on the hanger, but warm on your body. Why do we describe the blanket as being warm? Is a blanket a source of heat? You’ll learn about transmitting heat energy and what we do to stop it. Can a so-called “warm blanket” keep something cold? Find why the warmest bed would be a thermos. We talk all-things mittens, blankets, and...coolers? Chuck proposes why America is like a glove. We explore why other people might feel a lot hotter or colder than you. Can two people warm each other? All that, plus, find out why you won’t give a blanket to a snake. Support us on Patreon:   / startalkradio   FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalk... Twitter:   / startalkradio   Facebook:   / startalk   Instagram:   / startalkradio   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