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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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Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    What mysteries are hiding in the extra-galactic background light?

    What mysteries are hiding in the extra-galactic background light?

    Daniel and Jorge explore the challenges of detecting light from outside the Milky Way, and the secrets it might reveal.
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    • 56 min
    What’s the largest asteroid impact in Earth’s history?

    What’s the largest asteroid impact in Earth’s history?

    Daniel and Kelly review the most cataclysmic impacts in our planet's history.
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    • 50 min
    Listener Questions 55: Time and waves!

    Listener Questions 55: Time and waves!

    Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you. Get your questions answered: questions@danielandjorge.com
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    • 51 min
    What is quantum biology?

    What is quantum biology?

    Daniel and Kelly explore how biological systems rely on the quantum nature of matter.
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    • 59 min
    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

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