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 3, 2022 • 1h 1min
What came first matter or energy?
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions about the solar system and the early Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 7min
What can neutrinos teach us about supernovas?
Daniel and Jorge explore what we can learn about the Universe's biggest explosions using ghostly particles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2022 • 1h 8min
Is the W boson too massive?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the recent measurement of the W mass that shocked particle physicists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2022 • 1h 16min
Is nuclear power worth the risks?
Daniel and Kelly talk about whether we need nuclear power to reduce carbon emissions, and whether it can be done safely. https://www.smbc-comics.com/soonish/lostchapter/index.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 19, 2022 • 1h 1min
The science fiction universe of "Lost in Space"
Daniel and Jorge talk to Kari Drake, writer on "Lost in Space" about the science of that Universe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2022 • 58min
What are zombie stars?
Daniel and Jorge talk about stars that die, and then come back to shine again!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 11, 2022 • 1h 1min
What if the speed of light were slower?
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions about ice ages, black holes and the speed of light. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 7, 2022 • 1h 25min
Is it dangerous to send messages to aliens?
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether attempts to communicate with extra terrestrial civilizations are worth the risk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 5, 2022 • 1h 2min
Are there particles that don't have anti-particles?
Daniel and Jorge discuss whether Majorana particles are real, and crack a real life mystery about the fate of Ettore Majorana. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31, 2022 • 1h 1min
How big can a comet get?
Daniel and Katie talk about the biggest possible scoop of solar-system gelato, and what it might mean for the future of humanity! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
