Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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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.

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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.

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.

Exploring the taste of celestial objects, the extreme density of neutron stars, and the catastrophic consequences of transferring matter from a neutron star to Earth. Delving into frozen mysteries of extreme pressure, shared atmospheres, and the concept of moons made of diamonds in an advanced civilization.

Explore the challenges of detecting light beyond the Milky Way and the secrets it holds. Delve into mysteries of extra-galactic background light, unravel cosmic enigmas, and ponder unknown phenomena in the universe. Discuss the complexities of analyzing distant sources and deciphering the universe's history through different light spectra. Engage in a lively exploration of high-frequency phenomena like gamma rays and x-rays, shedding light on the abundance of electrons and the enigmatic nature of cosmic emissions.

The podcast explores Earth's composition through catastrophic events like asteroid impacts, contemplates the risks of asteroid impacts in the universe, delves into the history and impact of asteroids on Earth, discusses the fascinating world of asteroids and comets, and explores massive asteroid impacts in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan.

Daniel and Jorge explore time dilation in space travel to Mars, discuss various 'Dan' personalities, and unravel the complexities of light waves, wavelengths, and quantum physics. They also delve into quasi particles in plasma and end with a call to support St. Jude in fighting childhood cancer.

Daniel and Kelly explore the intricate relationship between quantum mechanics and biology, discussing electron behavior, electron transport chains, and the interdisciplinary nature of quantum biology. They also explore the impact of quantum mechanics on understanding the human eye, birds' ability to sense magnetic fields, and the challenges of quantum mechanics on organisms like C elegans.