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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Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 7min
Do neutrinos get redshifted?
Daniel and Jorge talk about what happens to neutrinos as the Universe expands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
Is the length of a day changing?
Daniel and Katie spin a tale of how the velocity of the Earth's surface is changing under our feet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2024 • 57min
Listener Questions 60,491: Mini solar systems, greek physics and 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.
Jun 18, 2024 • 57min
Can supernovas cause ice ages?
Daniel and Jorge talk about how the greatest cosmic fireballs might trigger ice ages here on Earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2024 • 55min
Listener Questions 59: Interstellar probes and fractional electrons
Daniel and Jorge answer questions about travel to and from other stars and whether scientists have split the electron.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2024 • 59min
Does dark matter have an anti-particle?
Dive into the mysterious world of dark matter and its possible anti-particle! The discussion explores the whimsical connections between dark matter and antimatter, while unpacking complex particle physics with humor. Thought-provoking theories challenge conventional wisdom and illuminate the gravitational effects of dark matter. Creative analogies are used to explain intricate concepts, like the relationship between dark matter and the Higgs boson. Join the conversation that blends science, philosophy, and playful exploration of the universe's biggest enigmas!
Jun 6, 2024 • 52min
Why don't we have nuclear powered airplanes?
Daniel and Kelly talk about whether planes could be powered by nuclear reactors and whether that would be a bad idea, or a very bad idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 4, 2024 • 56min
Listener Questions 58: Donuts, disaster and discoveries!
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2024 • 59min
The science fiction Universe of "Constellation"
Daniel talks to Peter Harness, screenwriter for "Constellation", about the quantum rules of his fictional Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2024 • 53min
Listener Questions 57: Philosophy, Quantum Mechanics and Beta Decay!
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
