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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Scientists Daniel and Kelly cannot stop talking about our amazing, wonderful, weird Universe! Each episode is a fun, easy-to-understand, and in-depth explanation of topics in science, from particles to black holes to moon colonies to ecosystems to parasites and everything else in the Universe!
Episodes
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Does consciousness come from quantum processes in the brain?
Daniel and Kelly explore Penrose's Orchestrated Objective Reduction Theory that aims to explain consciousness, quantum measurements, quantum gravity and…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #34
Daniel and Kelly answer listener questions about what creates the morning fog, why bats don't get dizzy, and the cauchy horizon. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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How cholera kills you and how we kill it
Daniel and Kelly talk about what Vibrio cholerae does to your body, and the methods we have to combat it. They also talk about some of the really bad methods…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
To swill or to smell: How John Snow determined the cause of cholera
Daniel and Kelly dive into the history of medicine, and discuss the data John Snow collected to argue that cholera is transmitted through contaminated water…
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Listener Questions #33
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about tongue worms, units, and Kelly's nightmares. Link: Standard reference peanut butter See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Do we live in a super bubble?
Daniel and Kelly explore the structure of the space between solar systems and reveal our cosmic context. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Is Cold Fusion impossible?
Daniel and Kelly talk about the challenges of hot fusion and the frustrated potential of cold fusion. And Keanu Reeves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #32
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about the expanding universe, how sleep aids impact sleep quality, and what characteristics might make aliens better adapted…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Becoming Martian (featuring Dr. Scott Solomon)
Daniel and Kelly welcome Dr. Scott Solomon back on the show to talk about his new book Becoming Martian: How Living in Space Will Change our Bodies and Minds…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Musk on the Moon
Daniel and Kelly discuss Elon Musk's recent announcement that SpaceX has shifted focus from a self-sustaining settlement on Mars to a self-growing city on the…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #31
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about how it can both be true that humans share 98.7% of their DNA with bonobos and that fraternal twins share 50% of their…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Which planet has the most moons?
Daniel and Kelly revel in the amazing multiplicity of moons in our solar system and what they reveal about our cosmic history. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Why do animals cooperate?
Daniel and Kelly talk about the evolution of cooperation, and why humans struggle so much with isolation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #30
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about sentience, chicken eggs, and the early Universe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Why does the Universe minimize action?
Daniel and Kelly dive into one of the most important but mysterious principles of physics: least action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Rabies
Daniel and Kelly talk about rabies, which results in very few deaths in the United States but is a neglected tropical disease - taking approximately 60,000…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Bonus Episode: History Daily - The First Reported Case of the Spanish Flu
Here’s an episode of a show we think you’ll love. It’s History Daily which tells the fascinating stories of what happened “on this…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #29
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about bark beetles, ambipolar fields, and gray hairs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Can cosmic rays corrupt computers?
Daniel and Kelly talk about how computers store information, and how cosmic rays might flip some vital bits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
What is interspecific brood parasitism?
Daniel and Kelly talk about interspecific brood parasites - which are species that sneak their eggs into the nests of other, unsuspecting species. How do they…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #28
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about black holes, duplicate organs and bubble Universes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
How fast are we moving?
Daniel and Kelly slow down to understand what velocity really means, and how much we have of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Can quantum measurements change the past?
Daniel and Kelly talk about the problem of time in quantum mechanics and how the past might depend on the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Listener Questions #27
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about birthing multiple species, mental imagery, and face mites! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
What can we learn by smashing muons together?
Daniel and Kelly talk about why particle physicists are excited about a muon collider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Zombie fish
Daniel and Kelly talk about a brain-infecting parasite of California Killifish, and discuss how the parasite might be altering the fish's behavior to its own…
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The several styles of singularities
Daniel and Kelly take a tour through the various singularities that are predicted by general relativity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #26
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about tornadoes, water purification, and massive moons in the sky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Perimenopause
Daniel, Kelly, and Katrine discuss what happens during menopause, why evolutionary biologists think menopause occurs, and our current knowledge of the risks of…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
What's the densest thing in the Universe that's not a black hole?
Daniel and Kelly dive into the hearts of blue giants, massive planets, and neutron stars to reveal a surprising limit on cosmic density. See…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #25
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about kissing bugs, magnetic fields in the Sun, and microbiomes in space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
How many rogue planets and stars are there?
Daniel and Kelly answer a question from a listener about planets without stars and stars without galaxies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
How bad are microplastics?
Microplastics are everywhere. How did they get there, and should we worry? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #24
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about Jupiter and circadian rhythms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
How do we predict the weather?
Daniel and Kelly explain how physics predicts the future rain and shine, and all of the incredible science involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
How do we control mosquito populations?
Daniel, Kelly, and Katrine chat about how mosquitos find us, and what we can do to protect ourselves from the diseases they transmit. See…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #23
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about fingerprints, particle beam accidents, tickles and yawns! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
The physics of shadows
Daniel and Kelly shine a light on the mysterious every day physics of shadows, including whether they can move faster than light. See omnystudio.com/listener…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Introducing : Inner Cosmos with Host David Eagleman and Guest Daniel Whiteson
Hello Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe listeners. We want to share a great show, Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman. ( Neuroscientist and Author) Join…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
How long have we been human? (featuring Dr. Scott Solomon)
Daniel and Kelly chat with Dr. Scott Solomon about ancient hominid species, and how we learn about them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Listener Questions #22
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about interstellar comets, evolution of parasitoids, and the nature of scientific theories. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Can we engineer the sun?
Daniel and Kelly exercise their optimism and explore engineering solutions to the Sun's projected overheating and demise. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
How to make sense of quantum entanglement
Daniel and Kelly talk about the confusing aspects of quantum entanglement, and try to untangle the concepts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
How do parasites evade our immune system? (featuring Dr. John Hawdon)
Daniel and Kelly chat with Dr. John Hawdon about how parasites like hookworm, malaria, and schistosomes hide from our immune system. See…
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Listener Questions #21 featuring Cat Bohannan
Daniel and Kelly are joined by Cat Bohannan, who answers questions about whether we can shorten gestation, superhuman feats of strength, and whether viruses…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Do Aliens Speak Physics, with Andy Warner
Daniel and Kelly are joined by Andy Warner, the co-author and illustrator of Daniel's new book, Do Aliens Speak Physics, and talk about how we might chat about…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
How was the polio vaccine developed?
Daniel and Kelly talk about the development of the polio vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #20
Daniel and Kelly answer questions from listeners about aliens, archaea and the speed of light. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Is physics discovered or invented?
Daniel and Kelly get concrete about whether physics is the map or the territory, the topic of Daniel's new book "Do Aliens Speak Physics?" See…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #19
Daniel and Kelly answer listener questions about how pinworms know it's nighttime, how quarks contribute to mass, and why eating too many carrots makes your…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Must there be a single unified theory of physics?
Daniel and Kelly talk to Ethan Siegal about whether we should expect physics to be explained by a single unified theory. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
How might aliens perceive the Universe?
Daniel and Kelly talk about how aliens might experience the Universe and how it might shape their science, a topic from Daniel's new book "Do Aliens Speak…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Why do we age? (featuring Dr. Venki Ramakrishnan)
Daniel and Kelly get answers to listener questions about why we age from Dr. Venki Ramakrishnan, author of "Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest…
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Relativistic beaming
Daniel and Kelly talk about how gravity, magnetism and relativity work together to create one of the most brilliant spectacles in the Universe. See…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Can we explore the galaxy with self-replicating probes?
Daniel and Kelly talk to Phil Metzger about the engineering challenges of building self-replication space probes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Listener Questions #18
Daniel and Kelly answer questions about gravtational slingshots, megafauna and microscopic black holes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
What came before the Big Bang?
Daniel and Kelly talk to Phil Halper about the many mysteries of the origins of the Universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
The Mysteries of Magnetism
Daniel and Kelly dig into the mysteries of magnetism, explaining how magnets work and what they reveal about the Universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Does physics have to be causal and local?
Daniel and Kelly talk to Sean Carroll about where some of the basic assumptions we make about the Universe come from, and whether we need them. See…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Zombie ants
Daniel and Kelly talk about the science behind the "zombie ants". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.