

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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Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 3min
What is an impossible color?
Daniel and Jorge explore the edges of our colorful experience of the Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 25min
How to think like a physicist?
Explore how physicists think uniquely, with a focus on problem-solving and the philosophical implications of their approach. Discover the significance of curiosity in scientific inquiry, and how this mindset influences careers beyond traditional roles, like data science and finance. Learn about the importance of understanding uncertainties in measurements and how physicists communicate complex ideas to the public. The discussion highlights the evolution of scientific thought and the interdisciplinary nature of modern physics.

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
What is membrane theory?
Daniel and Katie use their p-branes to explore a theory of everything build on vibrating membranes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 1min
Listener Questions 64: Phase of the Universe, particle interactions and Universe-sized black holes!
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you! Send your questions to questions@danielandjorge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jul 18, 2024 • 59min
Do black holes have magnetic fields?
Dive into the magnetic mysteries surrounding black holes! The hosts explore whether these cosmic giants possess magnetic fields and what that means for our understanding of the universe. Discover the complexities of magnetic properties alongside black hole physics, while amusing analogies make it accessible. The conversation also touches on measuring these elusive fields from Earth, and how they interact with the black hole's spin and charge. Join the quest to unravel these cosmic enigmas with humor and curiosity!

Jul 16, 2024 • 59min
Listener Questions 63: Hawking radiation, mass, and anti-strings
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you! Send your questions to questions@danielandjorge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 3min
How long is a photon?
The fascinating enigma of photons takes center stage, exploring their elusive nature and the complexities of measuring them. The hosts use humor, likening light to hot dogs and baseballs, to engage listeners while dissecting quantum mechanics. They discuss the dual nature of light as both waves and particles, and highlight the philosophical implications of the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. This playful yet thought-provoking journey will leave you questioning the very essence of light and its behavior in our universe.

Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 11min
Could humans live in the clouds of Venus?
Daniel and Kelly talk to Guillermo Sohnlein about life in the Venutian cloudsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 1min
Listener Questions 62: Single photons, moon gold and particle interactions.
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you! Send your questions to questions@danielandjorge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 3min
Listener Questions 61.0158: Black holes, gold asteroids and gravitational waves in time!
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you! Send your questions to questions@danielandjorge.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.