Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
Episodes
What happens to event horizons when black holes collide?
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge take you step by step through the process of black hole mergers . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1M-AbWIlVQ&t=47sSee omnystudio...
Do photons bump into each other?
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge bump brains and talk about whether beams of light interact or pass through each other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Listener Questions about Annihilation
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge answer questions about anti-muons, Daniel's research, and dimensional weapons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is Energy?
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge tackle some of one of the simplest but trickiest concepts in physics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could aliens teach us science?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel talks to Sam Kimpton-Nye about whether aliens do science the same way we do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can the Earth survive when the Sun expands?
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Kelly talk about how we use our smarts to survive the changing conditions in the far future solar system.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
What will the next generation of space telescopes reveal?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the plans for a new set of Great Observatories in space, and what it might show us about the Universe.See omnystudio.com/l...
Could the Universe be shaped like a donut?
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about how much dark chocolate can fit in Universes of various shapes and sizes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Where is most of Earth's water?
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Katie drink deeply of the mystery of the Earth's formation and contents and talk about whether Earth's water might be hiding deep within th...
What if gravity were much stronger?
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions about gravity, the CMB and distant disappearing objects! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Tech in the Great Outdoors
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What does our black hole look like?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the recent picture of the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Is the whole Universe spinning?
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether the whole Universe can spin, and whether it is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is a particle?
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge grapple with this particularly tricky and philosophical question. Music credit: https://theamberbugs.com See omnystudio.c...
Can we defend the Earth from deadly space rocks?
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Kelly talk about where space rocks come from, how dangerous they are and what humanity can do about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
What does the NICER telescope study?
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge explain how an X-ray telescope works and what it reveals about the inside of neutron stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Can we escape a black hole with a warp drive or wormhole?
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether loopholes and wormholes will let you escape black holes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Creature Feature: The Physics of Animal Color
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.S...
Can the human eye see a single photon?
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Katie talk about the physics of color and whether the eyeball is a quantum measurement device. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Introducing: Spyology Squad
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 adventur...
What came first matter or energy?
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions about the solar system and the early Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What can neutrinos teach us about supernovas?
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge explore what we can learn about the Universe's biggest explosions using ghostly particles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Is the W boson too massive?
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the recent measurement of the W mass that shocked particle physicists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Is nuclear power worth the risks?
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Kelly talk about whether we need nuclear power to reduce carbon emissions, and whether it can be done safely. https://www.smbc-comics...
The science fiction universe of "Lost in Space"
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk to Kari Drake, writer on "Lost in Space" about the science of that Universe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
What are zombie stars?
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about stars that die, and then come back to shine again!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if the speed of light were slower?
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions about ice ages, black holes and the speed of light. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...
Is it dangerous to send messages to aliens?
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether attempts to communicate with extra terrestrial civilizations are worth the risk. Learn more about your ad-choices...
Are there particles that don't have anti-particles?
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge discuss whether Majorana particles are real, and crack a real life mystery about the fate of Ettore Majorana. Learn more about your ...
How big can a comet get?
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Katie talk about the biggest possible scoop of solar-system gelato, and what it might mean for the future of humanity! Learn more about yo...
What could aliens teach us about the Universe?
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel talks to Noam Chomsky about how to communicate with aliens? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnyst...
What will the new probes to Venus reveal?
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the mysteries of Venus and what the next generation of probes might teach us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
Could we build a particle collider on the moon?
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Katie talk about what such a huge collider could reveal, and whether it would be a good idea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...
Can molton salt reactors produce electricity safely?
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about alternative designs for fission plants that could produce electricity much more safely. Learn more about your ad-choices ...
How to take over the world
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk to Ryan North about how to use science to become a supervillain Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...
Can we put black holes to work for us?
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge discuss how the twisted spacetime around a spinning black hole can be used to pull energy from a black hole. Learn more about your a...
Why do stars twinkle?
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge sing a scientificsong about the many reasons a star might twinkle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...
What is dark radiation?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether dark matter feels dark forces. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnyst...
What is the future of exoplanet research?
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk to planet hunter Dr. Jesse Christiansen about what we have learned and what we might learn about exoplanets! Learn more about y...
Where does the Higgs get its mass?
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge wonder: if the Higgs gives mass to the other particles, how does it get mass itself? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
Can you roast a marshmallow in space, and other listener questions.
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about space marshmallows, our cosmic date with Andromeda, and surviving micrometeors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
Is there Uranium on Uranus?
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Kelly probe a heavy question about heavy metals on Uranus. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omn...
Does the Universe have a preferred direction?
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the hypothesis that there is a cosmological Axis of Evil Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...
Why does the Higgs boson like Mexican hats?
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the strange properties of the Higgs boson, and why its special powers are linked to a sombrero. Learn more about your ad-...
Can we build a wormhole?
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the latest ideas for how to make human portals to distant space. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
Listener questions about alien tech, the Earth's orbit and its future!
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you. Submit your questions to [email protected] Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
Is there an explanation for the Universe, or is it random?
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Katie explore the anthropic principle and whether it can provide some understanding of why the Universe is the way it is. Learn more about...
The next revolution in theoretical physics
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge explain Constructor Theory, a new way to approach building theories of everything. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
Could our galaxy have a dark matter center?
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. Learn more about your...
Could life have started much earlier in the Universe?
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Katie talk about what life needs and whether it could have started much earlier in the Universe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
The mysterious phenomenon of turning sound into light
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about sonoluminescence, a mystery that has evaded explanation for almost 100 years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
Do we know where dark matter is?
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about where dark matter is in the Universe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystu...
What's happening to the Hyades Cluster?
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Kelly talk about the dramatic brutal cosmic fate of the Hyades Cluster. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...
Why black holes are actually bright.
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the incredible, ironic brightness of black holes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...
What happens when stars collide?
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the chances of two stars smashing, and whether we could survive. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
Did this particle cause the Big Bang?
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the inflaton particle, and whether its responsible for EVERYTHING. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...
What if the asteroid hadn't killed the dinosaurs?
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions and give a special birthday shout out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...
Could quantum mechanics be deterministic?
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel talks to Prof. Valia Allori about the theory of Bohmian Mechanics, a deterministic alternative to traditional Quantum Mechanics. Learn more ab...
What is Zodiacal Light?
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the amazing physics of space DUST. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio...
Will starlink spoil astronomy?
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about how megaconstellations of satellites might spoil our view of the Universe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...
Can something be both a conductor and insulator?
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the recent revolution in solid state physics that has led to weird new materials. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...
Did our Universe evolve?
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge discuss the theory of Cosmological Natural Selection Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omn...
How should we search for extra terrestrial intelligence?
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel talks to Jill Tarter, longtime head of the SETI program, about how to look for alien intelligence Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...
Things that glow in the dark
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the biology, chemistry and physics of glowing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSe...
Kids questions about the Universe!
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from kids about black holes, diamond planets and faster-than-light travel! Learn more about your ad-choices at http...
The Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel talks to Sean Carroll about the quantum multiverse, and whether it is real Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...
Could a solar flare wipe out humanity?
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge explain the physics of our chaotic Sun and why its so hard to predict whether or not it might kill us! Learn more about your ad-choi...
How to be a supervillain with physics.
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from aspiring supervillains, helping with their schemes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...
How do we measure the speed of light?
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about the history of how we measured this fastest of all velocities! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc...
Why do we think dark matter is made of particles?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge explore the "WIMP Miracle", which convinced a lot of physicists that dark matter was a particle. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
How did exotic particles change the Universe?
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about why all those weird heavy particles might actually be critical to the Universe Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...
What is Relational Quantum Mechanics?
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel talks to Carlo Rovelli about a fascinating alternative way of thinking about the nature of reality. And aliens. Learn more about your ad-choic...
Frequently Asked Listener Questions About the Universe!
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge's new book "Frequently Asked Questions about the Universe" is out today! Order your copy at universefaq.com Learn more about your ad...
Why does gravity slow down time?
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge explore why time slows down when space is curved Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystu...
How do you spot a wormhole?
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge ask if it's possible to tell if there's a wormhole nearby Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSe...
Are black holes really black holes?
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge explore the question of whether black holes are actually "dark stars" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...
Are neutrinos hiding the dark matter?
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about how dark matter might be hiding under the "neutrino floor" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...
Black Hole Questions!
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge answer listener questions about black holes Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.c...
What is a quantum eraser?
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge step through the details of a mind-boggling version of the double slit experiment. Check out their new book: universefaq.com Learn m...
How many generations of stars will there be?
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge break down the life cycle of stars and estimate how many more stars will be born in our Universe. Learn more about your ad-choices a...
Is time pixelated?
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about how finely sliced time can get. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.co...
What hidden symmetry is controlling the Universe?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge dive deep into quantum theory and explain gauge symmetry, the foundation of all modern physics. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
Do fission reactors occur naturally?
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether fission reactors are found in Nature Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee ...
Does the Universe need cause and effect?
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about whether things have to happen in a definite order, or not! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...
Does the weak force attract or repel?
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge break down this question that stumped Daniel at his public office hours! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...
Is the Universe a hologram?
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could the 3D entire Universe be a projection from a 2D surface somewhere? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee...
Listener Questions 17: hamsters, black holes and higgs fields!
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge dip the french fries of knowledge into the mysterious condiments of the Universe and answer questions from listeners like you! Learn...
Can you be motionless in space?
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everything is moving and spinning -- is it possible to be totally still in the Universe? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...
Why don't we have electric airplanes?
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Katie talk about how to get a battery-powered plane into the sky. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...
What will the Giant Magellan Telescope show us?
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Kelly talk about the exciting science that will be done by this new super telescope. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...
What is a space hurricane?
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge swirl their minds together into a stormy mix of puns and physics and tackle this spacey topic. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...
What's a proton made of?
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge crack open the basic building block of matter and find.. anti-matter! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...
What if our particles were different?
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge consider how the Universe would be different if our particles had different properties Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...
What is a light cone?
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge explain how the speed of light limits how events play out in the Universe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...
How many particles has the Large Hadron Collider discovered?
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge reveal that the Large Hadron Collider has found much more than just the Higgs boson! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
Why is the three-body problem so hard?
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about why something so simple is one of the oldest and hardest problems in physics. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
How many stars can a solar system have?
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge talk about binary star systems, trinary star systems and totally bonkers star systems with even more stars! Learn more about your ad...
Listener Questions 16: pictures from space, antimatter stars and Jupiter-eating aliens!
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you! Have questions? Send them to [email protected] Learn more about your ad-choices...
Can we use the galaxy as a gravitational wave detector?
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel explains how pulsars can be used as a galaxy-sized physics experiment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...
How does a plasma thruster work?
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will a plasma-based spaceship engine let humanity zoom between planets? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee o...