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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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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 • 48 min

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

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    Why can quarks never be alone?
    January 21, 2020 • 49 min

    Can quarks ever be free?

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    Is space filled with junk?
    January 16, 2020 • 45 min

    Is space mostly empty or full of junk?

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    Why is the universe inflating?
    January 14, 2020 • 53 min

    Learn about cosmic inflation with Daniel and Jorge

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    What will the new space telescope reveal?
    January 9, 2020 • 46 min

    Daniel and Jorge discuss the James Webb Space Telescope

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    Why do some particles die?
    January 7, 2020 • 47 min

    Find out why particles die with Daniel and Jorge

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    Is the universe left-handed?
    January 2, 2020 • 46 min

    Why does the universe seem to be left-handed?

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    Can you destroy a black hole?
    December 31, 2019 • 52 min

    Is it possible to destroy a black hole?

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    How does relativity affect our perception of time?
    December 26, 2019 • 46 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 • 47 min

    Learn about antimatter with Daniel and Jorge

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    What are cosmic strings?
    December 19, 2019 • 47 min

    Learn about cosmic strings with Daniel and Jorge.

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    What is quantum spacetime foam?
    December 17, 2019 • 42 min

    Learn about quantum spacetime foam with Daniel and Jorge

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    What are magnetic monopoles?
    December 12, 2019 • 44 min

    Learn about magnetic monopoles with Daniel and Jorge

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    How fast is the universe blowing up?
    December 10, 2019 • 48 min

    What is the hubble constant? Find out with Daniel and Jorge

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    Is there a fifth force of the universe?
    December 5, 2019 • 45 min

    Scientists recently discovered a supposed fifth force of the universe. Is it real and what does it mean for physics?

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    Listener Questions 7
    December 3, 2019 • 48 min

    Could you build a real death star? How do black holes begin? Where the heck is Jorge? Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you!

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    The mystery of the missing neutrinos
    November 28, 2019 • 47 min

    How did physicists lose trillions of neutrinos? 

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    Where is the coldest place in the Universe?
    November 26, 2019 • 41 min

    EXTREME UNIVERSE: Where is the coldest place in the Universe?

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    Is our solar system weird?
    November 21, 2019 • 44 min

    Is our solar system similar to others or is it unique?

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