

Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe
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A fun-filled discussion of the big, mind-blowing, unanswered questions about the Universe. In each episode, Daniel Whiteson (a Physicist who works at CERN) and Jorge Cham (a popular online cartoonist) discuss some of the simple but profound questions that people have been wondering about for thousands of years, explaining the science in a fun, shorts-wearing and jargon-free way.
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Feb 28, 2023 • 1h 5min
Could black holes be making the Universe expand faster?
Daniel and Jorge discuss a brand new result that suggests that black holes might be driving the unexplained expansion of the UniverseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2023 • 1h
Do gravitational waves leave a mark on the Universe?
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether gravitational waves cause permanent distortions of space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2023 • 59min
Can the Parker solar probe shed light on the Sun?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the daring and dangerous mission of the Parker Solar Probe and what it might reveal about the Sun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2023 • 1h 3min
What's the problem with the Standard Model?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the holes in the current theory of the Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Science Fiction Universe of "A Half Built Garden" by Ruthanna Emrys
Daniel and Kelly talk about a novel where aliens give humans advice about climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2023 • 31min
355 Days in Space: Finding Meaning with Astronaut Mark Vande Hei
After a historic 355 days in orbit, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returned to Earth on March 30, 2022, breaking the record for the longest single spaceflight by an American. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Mark Vande Hei discuss conducting experiments in space, the impact of extended spaceflight on humans, and the spiciness of space chili peppers. This is a paid advertisement from IBM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2023 • 58min
What's the real speed limit of the Universe?
Daniel and Jorge talk about how close photons and protons can get to the speed of light, and what's stopping them!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 2023 • 59min
Listener Questions 35: Exomoons, black holes and math!
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you! Write to us at questions@danielandjorge.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, 2023 • 1h 1min
Does gravity make rainbows?
Daniel and Jorge talk about a speculative theory called "rainbow gravity" which might help us understand the origins of the Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 2023 • 57min
Why can't stars fuse Iron?
Daniel and Jorge talk about how stars fuse lighter elements and what changes when they reach Iron.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.