From the Vault: Daniel Whiteson, Time Traveler

From the Vault: Daniel Whiteson, Time Traveler

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe welcome back Daniel Whiteson, particle physicist and co-host of Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe. Tune in for a discussion of time travel, wormholes and more that will actually transport you roughly an hour into the future. Plus Daniel will discuss the new book "Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe." (Originally published 12/09/2021)

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Your Health as a Mars Colonist

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The Strain: Dissecting del Toro's Vampires

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Summer Reading 2015: Books to Blow Your Mind

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From Hell's Heart: The Science of Spite

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Listener Mail: The Mailbot Reboots

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We've entered a new era of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, so it's time for Robert, Joe and Christian to reboot the mailbot with updated user data. As the former "Arnie" comes back online, your three hosts w...

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The Dreams of R. Buckminster Fuller

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Something for Everybody: The Forer Effect

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