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Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe

Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe

A fun-filled discussion of the big, mind-blowing, unanswered questions about the Universe. In each episode, Daniel Whiteson (a Physicist who works at CERN) and Jorge Cham (a popular online cartoonist) discuss some of the simple but profound questions that people have been wondering about for thousands of years, explaining the science in a fun, shorts-wearing and jargon-free way.... Show More

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Listener Questions 8: Can AI understand humor?
February 18, 2020 • 50 min

Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you!

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What causes the biggest explosions in the universe?
February 13, 2020 • 48 min

We're taking a deep dive into the subject of supernovas. What causes them? What do we know about them and can they harm us here on earth.?

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Are there planets without a star?
February 11, 2020 • 46 min

Do rogue planets exist? Could they support life?

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Can you slow down light?
February 6, 2020 • 47 min

The speed of light is constant but is it possible to slow it down?

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What is the great attractor?
February 4, 2020 • 47 min

What is the mysterious force that is attracting our galaxy to it?

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Can particles travel faster than light?
January 30, 2020 • 45 min

Is there any way particles can travel faster than light or is it against the laws of physics?

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4 ways physics could end the world
January 28, 2020 • 55 min

What would happen if....

  • Gravity turned off for 3 seconds
  • The earth started rotating the other way
  • All electrons within 1 light year suddenly disappeared
  • Our sun shut off for 2 weeks

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    Is Betelgeuse about to explode?
    January 23, 2020 • 51 min

    Betelgeuse appears to be dimming. Is it about to explode?

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    Why can quarks never be alone?
    January 21, 2020 • 52 min

    Can quarks ever be free?

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    Is space filled with junk?
    January 16, 2020 • 48 min

    Is space mostly empty or full of junk?

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    Why is the universe inflating?
    January 14, 2020 • 56 min

    Learn about cosmic inflation with Daniel and Jorge

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    What will the new space telescope reveal?
    January 9, 2020 • 49 min

    Daniel and Jorge discuss the James Webb Space Telescope

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    Why do some particles die?
    January 7, 2020 • 50 min

    Find out why particles die with Daniel and Jorge

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    Is the universe left-handed?
    January 2, 2020 • 49 min

    Why does the universe seem to be left-handed?

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    Can you destroy a black hole?
    December 31, 2019 • 54 min

    Is it possible to destroy a black hole?

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    How does relativity affect our perception of time?
    December 26, 2019 • 49 min

    Find out how relativity affects our perception of time with Daniel and Jorge

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    How was antimatter discovered?
    December 24, 2019 • 50 min

    Learn about antimatter with Daniel and Jorge

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    What are cosmic strings?
    December 19, 2019 • 50 min

    Learn about cosmic strings with Daniel and Jorge.

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    What is quantum spacetime foam?
    December 17, 2019 • 45 min

    Learn about quantum spacetime foam with Daniel and Jorge

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    What are magnetic monopoles?
    December 12, 2019 • 46 min

    Learn about magnetic monopoles with Daniel and Jorge

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