The Higgs Field – Neil deGrasse Tyson & Brian Greene Explain How Particles Get Their Mass.

StarTalk Plus April 14, 2025
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Why do particles have mass? What’s the real story behind the Higgs boson and the mysterious Higgs field? In this mind-blowing conversation, theoretical physicist Brian Greene breaks it down with Neil deGrasse Tyson, using vivid analogies and explosive insights into particle physics. From the moment particles gain mass by “burrowing through” the Higgs field to understanding where most of a proton’s mass actually comes from, this episode is packed with revelations. From 'Neil deGrasse Tyson and Brian Greene Confront the Edge of our Understanding': https://youtu.be/1L6hinhDXQE?si=GLYDxB54HWKhePK4 Get the StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neildegrassetyson