24 - Breaking Down the Standard Model
Take a deep dive into (a contender) for the most successful theory of physics ever! Support the show
1 Mar 202128min
23 - Does Physics Allow for Free Will?
Can free will exist in a universe described by the laws of physics? Support the show
15 Feb 202128min
22 - The Particle That Might Do It All (Axions!)
Today we talk about the theoretical particle at the forefront of current research. Learn how axions might explain not one but *two* open problems in physics! Support the show
1 Feb 202119min
21 - The Quantum Mechanics of Black Holes
Here's what happens when we introduce quantum mechanics to one of the weirdest objects in the universe. Hint - things get hairy. Support the show
18 Jan 202129min
20 - Everything To Do About Black Holes
Today we talk about black holes - from their early history to their role in the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics. Support the show
4 Jan 202129min
19 - Why Does Science Work?
Does science get us closer to understanding what the universe is actually like, or is it just a useful tool to build technology with? Today we get philosophical and talk through this deep question! Su...
21 Des 202029min
18 - Could a Hyper-Advanced Civilization Resist Dark Energy?
If life in the universe survives into the far future, it will eventually come face to face with the accelerating expansion of the universe caused by dark energy. Could a hyper-advanced civilization fi...
30 Nov 202037min
The State of The Universe #81 - Dr. Daniel Whiteson - The Standard Model and Its Many Quirks!
Today our feed is getting taken over by Brendan Drachler to bring you an episode of his show, The State of the Universe! Science moves at an impossibly fast pace. It will leave you wondering, what is...
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