Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe
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Tech in the Great Outdoors
26 mei 2022 · 35 min
We often think of technology as stuff that keeps us sitting at home, wired to our phones or computers or game systems. But there's an entire world of technology designed to inspire you to get outside and go exploring. We look at how tech can play a part in getting back to nature. Lees meer
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What does our black hole look like?
26 mei 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about the recent picture of the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way Lees meer
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Is the whole Universe spinning?
24 mei 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether the whole Universe can spin, and whether it is. Lees meer
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What is a particle?
19 mei 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
Daniel and Jorge grapple with this particularly tricky and philosophical question. Lees meer
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Can we defend the Earth from deadly space rocks?
17 mei 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Daniel and Kelly talk about where space rocks come from, how dangerous they are and what humanity can do about it. Lees meer
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What does the NICER telescope study?
12 mei 2022 · 1 uur
Daniel and Jorge explain how an X-ray telescope works and what it reveals about the inside of neutron stars. Lees meer
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Can we escape a black hole with a warp drive or wormhole?
10 mei 2022 · 1 uur
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether loopholes and wormholes will let you escape black holes. Lees meer
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Creature Feature: The Physics of Animal Color
7 mei 2022 · 1 uur 14 min
An episode of Creature Feature where Daniel and Katie talk about the physics of how animals look so brilliant, and how some people can see in the UV. Lees meer
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Can the human eye see a single photon?
5 mei 2022 · 1 uur 22 min
Daniel and Katie talk about the physics of color and whether the eyeball is a quantum measurement device. Lees meer
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Introducing: Spyology Squad
4 mei 2022 · 3 min
Hi, Daniel and Jorge fans! If the children in your life are as curious as you are, we have the perfect podcast for them. Spyology Squad is an adventurous and educational podcast for kids 6-12 who love science and solving problems. Check out the trailer to see if this show is what the little ones you love will enjoy! Lees meer
Show description: Packed with adventure every week! In Spyology Squad, you’ll follow Jayden, Ava, and Mr. Jim as they work to defeat Dr. Stinkybreath and his Purple Ninjas! Every week we’ll learn all about a new subject in science, have fun, and save the world together!
Listen and subscribe to Spyology Squad on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!
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What came first matter or energy?
3 mei 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions about the solar system and the early Universe. Lees meer
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What can neutrinos teach us about supernovas?
28 april 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
Daniel and Jorge explore what we can learn about the Universe's biggest explosions using ghostly particles. Lees meer
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Is the W boson too massive?
26 april 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about the recent measurement of the W mass that shocked particle physicists. Lees meer
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Is nuclear power worth the risks?
21 april 2022 · 1 uur 16 min
Daniel and Kelly talk about whether we need nuclear power to reduce carbon emissions, and whether it can be done safely. Lees meer
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The science fiction universe of "Lost in Space"
19 april 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Daniel and Jorge talk to Kari Drake, writer on "Lost in Space" about the science of that Universe Lees meer
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What are zombie stars?
14 april 2022 · 58 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about stars that die, and then come back to shine again! Lees meer
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What if the speed of light were slower?
11 april 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions about ice ages, black holes and the speed of light. Lees meer
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Is it dangerous to send messages to aliens?
7 april 2022 · 1 uur 25 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether attempts to communicate with extra terrestrial civilizations are worth the risk. Lees meer
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Are there particles that don't have anti-particles?
5 april 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Daniel and Jorge discuss whether Majorana particles are real, and crack a real life mystery about the fate of Ettore Majorana. Lees meer
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How big can a comet get?
31 maart 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Daniel and Katie talk about the biggest possible scoop of solar-system gelato, and what it might mean for the future of humanity! Lees meer
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What could aliens teach us about the Universe?
29 maart 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Daniel talks to Noam Chomsky about how to communicate with aliens? Lees meer
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What will the new probes to Venus reveal?
24 maart 2022 · 55 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about the mysteries of Venus and what the next generation of probes might teach us. Lees meer
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Could we build a particle collider on the moon?
22 maart 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
Daniel and Katie talk about what such a huge collider could reveal, and whether it would be a good idea. Lees meer
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Can molton salt reactors produce electricity safely?
17 maart 2022 · 57 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about alternative designs for fission plants that could produce electricity much more safely. Lees meer
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How to take over the world
15 maart 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
Daniel and Jorge talk to Ryan North about how to use science to become a supervillain Lees meer
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Can we put black holes to work for us?
10 maart 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Daniel and Jorge discuss how the twisted spacetime around a spinning black hole can be used to pull energy from a black hole. Lees meer
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Why do stars twinkle?
8 maart 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
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song about the many reasons a star might twinkle.
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What is dark radiation?
3 maart 2022 · 1 uur
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether dark matter feels dark forces. Lees meer
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What is the future of exoplanet research?
1 maart 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
Daniel and Jorge talk to planet hunter Dr. Jesse Christiansen about what we have learned and what we might learn about exoplanets! Lees meer
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Where does the Higgs get its mass?
24 februari 2022 · 1 uur
Daniel and Jorge wonder: if the Higgs gives mass to the other particles, how does it get mass itself? Lees meer
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Can you roast a marshmallow in space, and other listener questions.
22 februari 2022 · 59 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about space marshmallows, our cosmic date with Andromeda, and surviving micrometeors. Lees meer
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Is there Uranium on Uranus?
17 februari 2022 · 1 uur
Daniel and Kelly probe a heavy question about heavy metals on Uranus. Lees meer
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Does the Universe have a preferred direction?
15 februari 2022 · 57 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about the hypothesis that there is a cosmological Axis of Evil Lees meer
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Why does the Higgs boson like Mexican hats?
10 februari 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about the strange properties of the Higgs boson, and why its special powers are linked to a sombrero. Lees meer
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Can we build a wormhole?
8 februari 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about the latest ideas for how to make human portals to distant space. Lees meer
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Listener questions about alien tech, the Earth's orbit and its future!
3 februari 2022 · 58 min
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you. Submit your questions to questions@danielandjorge.com Lees meer
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Is there an explanation for the Universe, or is it random?
1 februari 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
Daniel and Katie explore the anthropic principle and whether it can provide some understanding of why the Universe is the way it is. Lees meer
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The next revolution in theoretical physics
27 januari 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
Daniel and Jorge explain Constructor Theory, a new way to approach building theories of everything. Lees meer
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Could our galaxy have a dark matter center?
25 januari 2022 · 57 min
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. Lees meer
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Could life have started much earlier in the Universe?
20 januari 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
Daniel and Katie talk about what life needs and whether it could have started much earlier in the Universe. Lees meer
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The mysterious phenomenon of turning sound into light
18 januari 2022 · 1 uur
Daniel and Jorge talk about sonoluminescence, a mystery that has evaded explanation for almost 100 years. Lees meer
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Do we know where dark matter is?
13 januari 2022 · 59 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about where dark matter is in the Universe. Lees meer
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What's happening to the Hyades Cluster?
11 januari 2022 · 54 min
Daniel and Kelly talk about the dramatic brutal cosmic fate of the Hyades Cluster. Lees meer
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Why black holes are actually bright.
6 januari 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about the incredible, ironic brightness of black holes. Lees meer
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What happens when stars collide?
4 januari 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about the chances of two stars smashing, and whether we could survive. Lees meer
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Did this particle cause the Big Bang?
30 december 2021 · 1 uur 1 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about the inflaton particle, and whether its responsible for EVERYTHING. Lees meer
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What if the asteroid hadn't killed the dinosaurs?
28 december 2021 · 1 uur
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions and give a special birthday shout out. Lees meer
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Could quantum mechanics be deterministic?
23 december 2021 · 59 min
Daniel talks to Prof. Valia Allori about the theory of Bohmian Mechanics, a deterministic alternative to traditional Quantum Mechanics. Lees meer
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What is Zodiacal Light?
21 december 2021 · 1 uur 1 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about the amazing physics of space DUST. Lees meer
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Will starlink spoil astronomy?
16 december 2021 · 57 min
Daniel and Jorge talk about how megaconstellations of satellites might spoil our view of the Universe. Lees meer
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