

Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe
iHeartPodcasts
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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Oct 11, 2018 • 39min
What is everything made of?
What's the smallest piece of matter? Is there one? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 2018 • 40min
What are Gravitational Waves?
What does it mean for gravity to make waves? How do we see them? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 2018 • 30min
When will the Sun explode?
How long can we enjoy the sunshine before we need a new star? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 2018 • 36min
Is Time Travel Possible?
Do any science fiction movies get time-travel right? Will it ever be possible? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sep 27, 2018 • 34min
What came before the Big Bang?
The podcast dives into the intriguing mystery of what triggered the Big Bang and what existed before it. Listeners explore cosmic evolution and how contemporary theories are reshaping our understanding of the universe. Insightful discussions on cosmic inflation reveal the universe's dramatic expansion in mere moments. Speculative ideas, such as cyclical universes and the concept of nothingness, challenge our perceptions of reality. Ultimately, it's a captivating journey into the origins of everything we know.

Sep 25, 2018 • 41min
Are we Living in a Simulation?
How can we tell if what we see is real or simulated? Does it matter? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 2018 • 40min
Is the Higgs Boson useful?
What is the Higgs Boson and why do we care? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 2018 • 2min
Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe: Trailer
Daniel & Jorge discuss some of the simple but profound questions about existence, explaining the science in a fun, shorts-wearing and jargon-free way. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.