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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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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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    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

    Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you. Get your questions answered: questions@danielandjorge.com
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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
    Listener Questions 52

    Listener Questions 52

    Daniel and Jorge talk about aliens, answer a question from a high school class, and advise a listener about destroying the moon.
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    • 51 min

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