Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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Sep 26, 2023 • 42min

Great, Big Questions about the Universe

The hosts discuss the greatness of the universe and introduce a new book about an 11-year-old astrophysicist. They explore cosmic scale travel and the possibility of alien colonization. They delve into the concept of infinite universes and the implications for alien civilizations. They speculate on alien visitation and time travel and discuss superpowers inside a black hole. They admire curious and intelligent kids and encourage further listening.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 44min

How important is cosmic dust?

Daniel and Jorge dust off their knowledge of the tiny-but-mighty grains of space dust which help form our world and block our view of the cosmos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 30min

Explain the Universe: Behind the Scenes

To mark the 500th episode, Daniel gives a tour of the podcast's history and production process, including candid interviews with the co-hosts, Sean Carroll and other podcasters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 48min

How big is the smallest habitable planet?

Daniel and Kelly talk about what it would take to live away from Earth, and whether a small planet could host humanity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 12, 2023 • 50min

Why do moving objects look shorter?

Daniel and Jorge wrestle with the weird consequences and hard questions of special relativity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 7, 2023 • 49min

How do we measure the Higgs boson mass?

Daniel and Jorge talk about the important role and measurement of the Higgs boson mass, including its connection to giving mass to other particles and exploring the unique properties and interactions of the boson. They discuss the challenging process of measuring its mass and its significance in understanding the universe.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 48min

Listener Questions 42: Life, the Universe and Ghosts!

Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you! Send your questions to questions@danielandjorge.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 59min

Why do scientists do simulations?

Explore the world of simulations and how they help scientists gain insights about complex systems and make accurate predictions. The podcast discusses the use of simulations in scientific research, their importance in fields like particle physics, aerospace, and cosmology, and their role in understanding the evolution of the universe, origins of life, and formation of planets. It also explores the limitations of simulations and the potential of simulation-based science to revolutionize different fields.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 3min

Have we seen more or fewer gravitational waves than expected?

Daniel and Katie talk about what physicists expected when they turned on a new kind of ear for listening to the Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 51min

Why is space so flat?

Daniel and Jorge discuss the concept of space curvature and its implications, exploring the shape of the universe and the mysteries it holds. They delve into the difference between flat and curved space, the motion of light, and the role of density in determining curvature. They also touch upon the concept of energy density and its contributions to the expansion of the universe, including dark energy and matter.

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