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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May 26, 2022 • 35min
Tech in the Great Outdoors
We often think of technology as stuff that keeps us sitting at home, wired to our phones or computers or game systems. But there's an entire world of technology designed to inspire you to get outside and go exploring. We look at how tech can play a part in getting back to nature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26, 2022 • 1h 6min
What does our black hole look like?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the recent picture of the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2022 • 1h 5min
Is the whole Universe spinning?
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether the whole Universe can spin, and whether it is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 19, 2022 • 1h 9min
What is a particle?
Daniel and Jorge grapple with this particularly tricky and philosophical question. Music credit: https://theamberbugs.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2022 • 1h 4min
Can we defend the Earth from deadly space rocks?
Daniel and Kelly talk about where space rocks come from, how dangerous they are and what humanity can do about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2022 • 60min
What does the NICER telescope study?
Daniel and Jorge explain how an X-ray telescope works and what it reveals about the inside of neutron stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2022 • 60min
Can we escape a black hole with a warp drive or wormhole?
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether loopholes and wormholes will let you escape black holes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7, 2022 • 1h 14min
Creature Feature: The Physics of Animal Color
An episode of Creature Feature where Daniel and Katie talk about the physics of how animals look so brilliant, and how some people can see in the UV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5, 2022 • 1h 22min
Can the human eye see a single photon?
Daniel and Katie talk about the physics of color and whether the eyeball is a quantum measurement device. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 4, 2022 • 3min
Introducing: Spyology Squad
Hi, Daniel and Jorge fans! If the children in your life are as curious as you are, we have the perfect podcast for them. Spyology Squad is an adventurous and educational podcast for kids 6-12 who love science and solving problems. Check out the trailer to see if this show is what the little ones you love will enjoy! Show description: Packed with adventure every week! In Spyology Squad, you’ll follow Jayden, Ava, and Mr. Jim as they work to defeat Dr. Stinkybreath and his Purple Ninjas! Every week we’ll learn all about a new subject in science, have fun, and save the world together! Listen and subscribe to Spyology Squad on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
