Why This Universe?

Why This Universe?

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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17 - Why Haven't We Met Aliens?

17 - Why Haven't We Met Aliens?

Are there other intelligent civilizations out there, or are we alone here on Earth? And what have we done to try to find them? Support the show

16 Marras 202025min

16 - Where Is Life in the Universe?

16 - Where Is Life in the Universe?

What does it takes for a planet to support life? How different could extraterrestrial life be from what we see on Earth? Support the show

2 Marras 202026min

15 - What are Grand Unified Theories?

15 - What are Grand Unified Theories?

These theories aim to explain all of the fundamental forces (except gravity) in one neat package. How does it work? Support the show

19 Loka 202024min

14 - Why Does Time Move in One Direction?

14 - Why Does Time Move in One Direction?

What in the laws of physics differentiates between past and future? Is there a physical reason that time always moves forward? Support the show

12 Loka 202026min

13 - Does Quantum Mechanics Imply a Multiverse?

13 - Does Quantum Mechanics Imply a Multiverse?

Today we explore different interpretations of quantum mechanics, from Copenhagen to the many-worlds hypothesis, in an attempt to uncover what quantum reality really is. Support the show

5 Loka 202030min

12 - Please Stop Emailing Dan About MOND

12 - Please Stop Emailing Dan About MOND

Some physicists have considered the possibility that dark matter might not exist - and that instead, it's our theories of gravity which are wrong. Today we take a deep dive into these theories of modi...

28 Syys 202030min

11 - Discovery Alert! Let's Talk About Gravitational Waves

11 - Discovery Alert! Let's Talk About Gravitational Waves

You may have heard of the new gravitational wave discovery of September 2020. Here's everything you need to know to understand what this detection means for physics! Support the show

21 Syys 202026min

10 - What is Dark Energy?

10 - What is Dark Energy?

Get introduced to one of the most mysterious characters in physics. Support the show

14 Syys 202028min

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