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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.

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    • 4.6 • 172 Ratings

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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.

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    What is gravitoelectromagnetism?

    What is gravitoelectromagnetism?

    Daniel and Katie bushwack their way between theories of gravity and electromagnetism, looking for the elusive connection.
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    • 50 min
    Physics of the Internet

    Physics of the Internet

    Daniel and Jorge talk about how our understanding of physics is central to making the internet work.
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    • 46 min
    Listener Questions 54: String cosmology, cosmic strings, and alien numbers

    Listener Questions 54: String cosmology, cosmic strings, and alien numbers

    Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you. Get your questions answered: questions@danielandjorge.com

     
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    • 50 min
    Can element 115 be used for anti-gravity?

    Can element 115 be used for anti-gravity?

    Daniel and Jorge talk about real science of element 115 and whether it aligns with the spectacular story of anti-gravity alien ships at Area 51.
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    • 44 min
    Listener Questions 53: Strong force, primordial atoms and infinities

    Listener Questions 53: Strong force, primordial atoms and infinities

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    • 41 min
    How metallic is the Sun?

    How metallic is the Sun?

    Daniel and Jorge explore the enduring mystery of how much heavy metal sits in our Sun.
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    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
172 Ratings

172 Ratings

BedtimePodder ,

Most wonderful duo to teach you about science

This podcast is magnificent. They work so hard at making sure the listener stays engaged, helping you look at things in a different way and learn about stuff beyond your imagination. I don’t know how Daniel fits all this knowledge into his brain and finds the time to podcast to this quality. Thank you both for being such a big part of my universe fascination

Vivekdownunder ,

Great podcast

Very well explain topics from particle physics and Astrophysics in a witty and crispy conversion. Enjoying thoroughly. I would like they start covering other advancements in physics as they could explain better for the benefit of wider audience.

Vivek from down under

Octonions- episode was 8th wonder of the world

Question episode 47 was great- Hello Daniel and Jorge , Thank you very much for answering my question in great detail. Our job is easy to ask but you explain it very well and in an engaging manner.

Vivek from Brisbane

ZaphodZZ9 ,

Misleading through misunderstanding

One hour episode titled "quantum relativity" spent 44 and a half minutes giving a really bad explanation of "quantum" and "relativity", replete with just plain awful jokes, 15 minutes on ads, and thirty seconds actually talking about "quantum relativity", which was almost entirely unenlightening.

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