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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
What can neutrinos teach us about supernovas?
Daniel and Jorge explore what we can learn about the Universe's biggest explosions using ghostly particles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Is the W boson too massive?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the recent measurement of the W mass that shocked particle physicists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Is nuclear power worth the risks?
Daniel and Kelly talk about whether we need nuclear power to reduce carbon emissions, and whether it can be done safely…
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The science fiction universe of "Lost in Space"
Daniel and Jorge talk to Kari Drake, writer on "Lost in Space" about the science of that Universe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What are zombie stars?
Daniel and Jorge talk about stars that die, and then come back to shine again! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What if the speed of light were slower?
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions about ice ages, black holes and the speed of light. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Is it dangerous to send messages to aliens?
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether attempts to communicate with extra terrestrial civilizations are worth the risk. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Are there particles that don't have anti-particles?
Daniel and Jorge discuss whether Majorana particles are real, and crack a real life mystery about the fate of Ettore Majorana. Learn more about your ad-choices…
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How big can a comet get?
Daniel and Katie talk about the biggest possible scoop of solar-system gelato, and what it might mean for the future of humanity! Learn more about your…
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What could aliens teach us about the Universe?
Daniel talks to Noam Chomsky about how to communicate with aliens? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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What will the new probes to Venus reveal?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the mysteries of Venus and what the next generation of probes might teach us. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Could we build a particle collider on the moon?
Daniel and Katie talk about what such a huge collider could reveal, and whether it would be a good idea. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Can molton salt reactors produce electricity safely?
Daniel and Jorge talk about alternative designs for fission plants that could produce electricity much more safely. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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How to take over the world
Daniel and Jorge talk to Ryan North about how to use science to become a supervillain Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…
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Can we put black holes to work for us?
Daniel and Jorge discuss how the twisted spacetime around a spinning black hole can be used to pull energy from a black hole. Learn more about your ad-choices…
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Why do stars twinkle?
Daniel and Jorge sing a scientific song about the many reasons a star might twinkle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…
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What is dark radiation?
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether dark matter feels dark forces. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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What is the future of exoplanet research?
Daniel and Jorge talk to planet hunter Dr. Jesse Christiansen about what we have learned and what we might learn about exoplanets! Learn more about your…
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Where does the Higgs get its mass?
Daniel and Jorge wonder: if the Higgs gives mass to the other particles, how does it get mass itself? Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Can you roast a marshmallow in space, and other listener questions.
Daniel and Jorge talk about space marshmallows, our cosmic date with Andromeda, and surviving micrometeors. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Is there Uranium on Uranus?
Daniel and Kelly probe a heavy question about heavy metals on Uranus. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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Does the Universe have a preferred direction?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the hypothesis that there is a cosmological Axis of Evil Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…
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Why does the Higgs boson like Mexican hats?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the strange properties of the Higgs boson, and why its special powers are linked to a sombrero. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Can we build a wormhole?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the latest ideas for how to make human portals to distant space. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Listener questions about alien tech, the Earth's orbit and its future!
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you. Submit your questions to questions@danielandjorge.com Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Is there an explanation for the Universe, or is it random?
Daniel and Katie explore the anthropic principle and whether it can provide some understanding of why the Universe is the way it is. Learn more about your…
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The next revolution in theoretical physics
Daniel and Jorge explain Constructor Theory, a new way to approach building theories of everything. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Could our galaxy have a dark matter center?
Daniel and Jorge explore the idea that the center of the galaxy might hold a huge blob of dark matter rather than a black hole. Learn more about your…
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Could life have started much earlier in the Universe?
Daniel and Katie talk about what life needs and whether it could have started much earlier in the Universe. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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The mysterious phenomenon of turning sound into light
Daniel and Jorge talk about sonoluminescence, a mystery that has evaded explanation for almost 100 years. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Do we know where dark matter is?
Daniel and Jorge talk about where dark matter is in the Universe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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What's happening to the Hyades Cluster?
Daniel and Kelly talk about the dramatic brutal cosmic fate of the Hyades Cluster. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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Why black holes are actually bright.
Daniel and Jorge talk about the incredible, ironic brightness of black holes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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What happens when stars collide?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the chances of two stars smashing, and whether we could survive. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Did this particle cause the Big Bang?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the inflaton particle, and whether its responsible for EVERYTHING. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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What if the asteroid hadn't killed the dinosaurs?
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions and give a special birthday shout out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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Could quantum mechanics be deterministic?
Daniel talks to Prof. Valia Allori about the theory of Bohmian Mechanics, a deterministic alternative to traditional Quantum Mechanics. Learn more about your…
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What is Zodiacal Light?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the amazing physics of space DUST. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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Will starlink spoil astronomy?
Daniel and Jorge talk about how megaconstellations of satellites might spoil our view of the Universe. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Can something be both a conductor and insulator?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the recent revolution in solid state physics that has led to weird new materials. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Did our Universe evolve?
Daniel and Jorge discuss the theory of Cosmological Natural Selection Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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How should we search for extra terrestrial intelligence?
Daniel talks to Jill Tarter, longtime head of the SETI program, about how to look for alien intelligence Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Things that glow in the dark
Daniel and Jorge talk about the biology, chemistry and physics of glowing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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Kids questions about the Universe!
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from kids about black holes, diamond planets and faster-than-light travel! Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
Daniel talks to Sean Carroll about the quantum multiverse, and whether it is real Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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Could a solar flare wipe out humanity?
Daniel and Jorge explain the physics of our chaotic Sun and why its so hard to predict whether or not it might kill us! Learn more about your ad-choices at…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
How to be a supervillain with physics.
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from aspiring supervillains, helping with their schemes. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
How do we measure the speed of light?
Daniel and Jorge talk about the history of how we measured this fastest of all velocities! Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Why do we think dark matter is made of particles?
Daniel and Jorge explore the "WIMP Miracle", which convinced a lot of physicists that dark matter was a particle. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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How did exotic particles change the Universe?
Daniel and Jorge talk about why all those weird heavy particles might actually be critical to the Universe Learn more about your ad-choices at…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
What is Relational Quantum Mechanics?
Daniel talks to Carlo Rovelli about a fascinating alternative way of thinking about the nature of reality. And aliens. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Frequently Asked Listener Questions About the Universe!
Daniel and Jorge's new book "Frequently Asked Questions about the Universe" is out today! Order your copy at universefaq.com Learn more about your ad-choices…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Why does gravity slow down time?
Daniel and Jorge explore why time slows down when space is curved Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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How do you spot a wormhole?
Daniel and Jorge ask if it's possible to tell if there's a wormhole nearby Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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Are black holes really black holes?
Daniel and Jorge explore the question of whether black holes are actually "dark stars" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Are neutrinos hiding the dark matter?
Daniel and Jorge talk about how dark matter might be hiding under the "neutrino floor" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Black Hole Questions!
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions about black holes Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
What is a quantum eraser?
Daniel and Jorge step through the details of a mind-boggling version of the double slit experiment. Check out their new book: universefaq.com Learn more about…
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How many generations of stars will there be?
Daniel and Jorge break down the life cycle of stars and estimate how many more stars will be born in our Universe. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
- Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Is time pixelated?
Daniel and Jorge talk about how finely sliced time can get. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…