Why This Universe?

Dive into the bizarre world of quantum mechanics where wave-particle duality reigns. Discover the illuminating double-slit experiment that reshaped our perception of light. Uncover the mind-bending Heisenberg uncertainty principle and its implications for measuring particles. Explore the mysterious phenomenon of quantum entanglement, revealing how particles communicate over vast distances. The discussion touches on misconceptions around faster-than-light communication and highlights the intricate dance between quantum mechanics and classical physics.

We revisit some of Dan's early predictions about dark matter, and talk about the biggest dark matter ideas and experiments of the last decade.Support the show

Every time a particle of matter is made, a particle of antimatter is also made. So it seems like all matter ever created should have annihilated with antimatter, leaving behind an empty universe. But then... why is our universe filled with matter?Support the show

Learn how special relativity and quantum mechanics come together to make an odd prediction about matter.Support the show

Quantum mechanics revolutionized our understanding of the universe. But have you ever wondered how it was first discovered? What's it like to live through such a dramatic scientific moment? Support the show

The hosts share their backgrounds in physics and their journey in pursuing advanced degrees. They introduce unconventional physics concepts in an accessible way.

Dark matter sounds as mysterious as it is - an invisible form of matter that permeates our universe that physicists have not yet been able to detect! And yet, most physicists are extremely confident that it exists. Learn why!Support the show