Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Scientists Daniel and Kelly cannot stop talking about our amazing, wonderful, weird Universe! Each episode is a fun, easy-to-understand, and in-depth explanation of topics in science, from particles to black holes to moon colonies to ecosystems to parasites and everything else in the Universe!
Latest episodes
Jun 20, 2024 • 48min
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.
Jun 18, 2024 • 48min
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.
Jun 13, 2024 • 46min
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.
Jun 11, 2024 • 50min
Does dark matter have an anti-particle?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the relationship between matter, dark matter and anti-matter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 6, 2024 • 43min
Why don't we have nuclear powered airplanes?
The podcast explores the feasibility of nuclear-powered airplanes, discussing safety concerns, historical attempts, and potential benefits. It delves into the challenges of shielding from radiation, crashes, and the concept of fusion-powered planes as a future alternative.
Jun 4, 2024 • 46min
Listener Questions 58: Donuts, disaster and discoveries!
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2024 • 50min
The science fiction Universe of "Constellation"
Screenwriter Peter Harness discusses creating the Universe of 'Constellation' with quantum rules. Topics include multiverse, science fiction blending with physics, ethical implications of technologies like Star Trek transporters, and importance of coherent rules in a fictional universe.
May 28, 2024 • 43min
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.
May 23, 2024 • 58min
Who was the most influential scientist?
Daniel talks to Ananyo Bhattacharya, author of "The Man From the Future" about the life and impact of John von NeumannSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21, 2024 • 50min
What's the electric charge of the Universe?
Delve into the mysteries of electric charge in the Universe with discussions on particle physics, challenges in determining total charge, quest for universal rules in electricity and magnetism, and theories of charge conservation. Explore the enigma of the universe's electric charge and its potential revelation at the time of the Big Bang.
