Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

The podcast explores the blurring line between humans and machines in the future, the physics of fictional universes, the impact of sleep on well-being, the ethics of genetic engineering, spheroidal shell living, terraforming Mars, and the future of humanity.

The podcast explores the concept of vacuum in space, discussing the presence of particles, gas, dust, and rarefied plasma. It delves into the nature of a true vacuum, fields in the universe, and the concept of nothing. The speakers also touch on the existence of dark matter, zero point energy, and the search for a true vacuum configuration.

Daniel and Kelly talk to Tayio Fujii, author of "Orbital Cloud" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel and Jorge turn their eyes to the center of the galactic action and give us a sense for where we are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel and Katie get their heads spinning as they spiral into the center of spinning black holesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel and Jorge talk about a particle with a pure magnetic charge and how to look for it using a cubic kilometer of ice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel and Jorge talk about the mysterious mass of the neutrino and how we can measure it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast discusses the need for reliable power sources in space and explores alternatives to solar power. It focuses on the challenges of keeping solar panels clean on Mars and explores different cleaning methods. The speakers also discuss the potential for self-cleaning solar panels on Earth.

Daniel and Jorge talk about the gooey physics of honey, gravity, asphalt and ketchup!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.