Why This Universe?

Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman
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The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.

  1. 2 MAY

    AUA: Changing Dark Energy, Twin Paradox, and What's Next for CERN

    We answer your questions. To listen to our backlog of ask-us-anything episodes for free, head to our Patreon, or join for $3/month to submit your questions: https://www.patreon.com/whythisuniverse

    54 min

  2. 9 MAR

    AUA: The Early Universe, Quantum Interpretations, and Asteroids

    To listen to our backlog of past ask-us-anything episodes for free, head to our Patreon, or join for $3/month to ask us questions: https://www.patreon.com/whythisuniverse

    29 min

  3. 13 JAN

    92 - What Cosmology Has in Store for 2025 (Ft. Dan Scolnic)

    Learn what exciting cosmology results and potential discoveries await us in 2025! For exclusive ask-us-anything episodes, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse. Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe

    46 min

  4. 23/12/2024

    91 - What Neutrinos Reveal About the Milky Way

    A discovery last year reveals our galaxy in a whole new light - except it's not light, it's neutrinos! Learn what this discovery can teach us about the Milky Way and beyond. For exclusive ask-us-anything episodes, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse. Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe

    31 min

  5. 04/11/2024

    90 - Quintessence: Is Dark Energy Changing? (Ft. Sean Carroll)

    Is it possible that dark energy is not a constant, but rather is changing over time? Sean Carroll talks to us about how our understanding of dark energy evolved in recent history, and what is still left unknown. For exclusive ask-us-anything episodes, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse. Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe

    42 min

  6. 14/10/2024

    89 - A Dark Matter Vibe Check

    Dan and Shalma have a candid conversation about the state of dark matter research, and the ways the field has changed over the last few years. For exclusive ask-us-anything episodes, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse. Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe

    37 min

  7. 23/09/2024

    88 - Why Does Our Universe Exist At All? (Ft. Sean Carroll)

    Why does something exist, rather than nothing? Special guest Sean Carroll helps us explore this deep philosophical question. For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse. Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe

    28 min

  8. 02/09/2024

    87 - The Good and the Bad of Peer Review

    There has been some criticism of the process scientists use to check each other's work. Today we take a deep dive into peer review to determine how broken it really is. For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse. Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe

    40 min
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The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.

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  • Creator
    Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Why This Universe?
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