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  • End of Inflation Theory? Neil Turok’s Bold New Mirror Universe Hypothesis Explained
    Feb 24 2025
    Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Is the key to understanding our universe hidden in its mirror image? Are the answers cosmologists seek much simpler than we think? And can we explain the origin of the universe without inflation? Here today to share his bold new theory is the renowned physicist and cosmologist Neil Turok. Neil, who specializes in mathematical and early-universe physics, is the Higgs Chair of Theoretical Physics at the University of Edinburgh and Director Emeritus of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. Recently, he’s been getting a lot of attention for proposing a simpler, more testable cosmological model that replaces inflation with a CPT-symmetric Mirror Universe, explaining dark matter, cosmic flatness, and density variations without adding unnecessary complexity. Join us as we explore this provocative new theory in depth! 👉 ‘Cosmic Inflation’: did the early cosmos balloon in size? A mirror universe going backwards in time may be a simpler explanation by Neil Turok: https://shorturl.at/jr8kd — Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Audio essay 00:17:02 Introduction 00:20:53 Going backwards in time? 00:26:26 Symmetry and broken symmetry in physics 00:29:02 CPT symmetry and its implications 00:37:56 Mirror universes and Sakharov conditions 00:41:43 Dark matter and right-handed neutrinos 00:57:34 Lambda CDM model and inflation 01:06:34 Conformal symmetry and Big Bang singularity 01:14:06 Dimension zero fields and quantum fluctuations 01:24:56 Anomally collection and standard model predictions 01:32:24 Where do we go from here? 01:35:03 Outro  — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Neil Turok: 📚 The Universe Within: https://a.co/d/5uzujNz 📚 Endless Universe: https://a.co/d/aJo2yIN ➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms: ✖️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating 🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 📝 Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/list ✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/ 🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast — Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known. Make sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 37 min
  • Is Disclosure Near? Nick Pope Breaks The Silence
    Feb 20 2025
    Prepare for an 🚨 Unveiling UFO Secrets with Nick Pope! 🛸 A dive into the unknown with Nick Pope—former UK Ministry of Defense UFO investigator turned global UAP expert! From government cover-ups to alien bases under the ocean, we’re asking the big questions. Why’s SETI dodging UFO evidence? What’s the deal with Roswell and Lue Elizondo? Are we ready for first contact? Nick’s got the inside scoop—don’t miss it! 🌌👽 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 4 min
  • How Strange Anomalies Lead to World-Changing Discoveries with Harry Cliff
    Feb 16 2025
    Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 If we look back at the history of physics, many of the biggest discoveries were triggered by strange anomalies that sparked curiosity in the minds of great scientists. But how do anomalies drive scientific discovery? What are some anomalies that are currently reshaping our understanding of the universe? And are we on the brink of discovering new physics? Here today to shine a light on this fascinating topic is none other than Harry Cliff. Harry is an experimental physicist at CERN and renowned science communicator who recently published “Space Oddities: The Mysterious Anomalies Challenging Our Understanding of the Universe.” In it, he examines a catalog of weird phenomena that simply can’t be explained by our long-established theories of the universe. Are these anomalies just accidents, or are they pointing us to new discoveries like they did many times in the past? Find out in our exciting conversation! — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:34 Judging a book by its cover 02:25 From anomalies to discoveries 05:03 Understanding sigma and confidence in science 13:30 Muon g-2 and its implications 19:18 Neutrinos and the search for new physics 21:58 Hubble tension and the future of cosmology 24:58 LHCb experiment 33:37 The matter-antimatter asymmetry problem 37:39 Harry’s gut feeling on dark matter 42:10 The role of anomalies in scientific discovery 46:10 Black hole information paradox 46:57 The importance of skepticism 49:13 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Harry Cliff: 💻 Website: https://www.harrycliff.co.uk/ 📚 Space Oddities on Amazon: https://a.co/d/eV4xhAv ➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms: ✖️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating 🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 📝 Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/list ✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/ 🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast — Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known. Make sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 min
  • How Marie Curie’s Genius Shaped Science | Dava Sobel [Ep. 478]
    Feb 9 2025
    Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 How did Marie Curie go from being rejected by the French Academy to winning two Nobel Prizes? In this episode of Into The Impossible, Dava Sobel, author of “The Elements of Marie Curie,” takes us on a journey through Curie’s life, from having an angry mob outside her house to making revolutionary discoveries that would change the course of history. Dava Sobel is an acclaimed author with a particular talent for telling the stories of historical figures in science and highlighting the human elements behind their groundbreaking achievements. Through Sobel’s incredible storytelling, we gain insight into the resilience and brilliance of one of history’s most iconic figures. Join us as we explore how Marie Curie’s legacy still shines today! — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Marie Curie’s scandal and public backlash in 1911 02:07 Her wartime efforts creating mobile X-ray units 04:28 Judging a book by its cover 07:40 Marie Curie’s work on magnetism 09:52 Explaining the names of the chapters 17:14 Curie’s success in breaking gender barriers 20:22 Dangerous misconceptions surrounding radium 23:10 Marie and Pierre Curie’s work 29:15 The distinctions between physics and chemistry 30:54 Galileo’s daughter and the human side of scientists 42:26 Galilean moons and solving the longitude problem 45:02 The Pope’s argument 50:46 What’s next for Dava Sobel 56:37 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Dava Sobel: 📚 The Elements of Marie Curie: https://a.co/d/gEyX6qI 💻 Website: https://www.davasobel.com/ 📚 Galileo’s Daugther: https://a.co/d/fVkwQLW ➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms: ✖️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating 🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 📝 Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/list ✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/ 🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast — Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known. Make sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 1 min
  • JWST: The Telescope That Changed How We See the Universe with Richard Panek [Ep. 477]
    Feb 2 2025
    Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been making headlines since its announcement. But what makes the telescope so special? How do astronomers create the captivating images we see online? And is the $10 billion gamble actually paying off? Here today to invite us into the intricacies of the controversial telescope is none other than Richard Panek, an award-winning science writer who specializes in astronomy and telescopes. Panek is known for making complex scientific concepts accessible to general audiences by blending them with his excellent storytelling. In his latest book, Pillars of Creation, he tackled the JWST and detailed its story from the very beginning. Join us as we dive into the telescope’s groundbreaking design, the controversies surrounding it, the remarkable discoveries it has already made, the science behind the stunning images we see, and what the future of astronomy looks like. — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Panic! at the Discs 02:13 Hubble vs. Webb 05:05 Judging a book by its cover 09:26 The discovery of dimethyl sulfide on Kepler K2-18b 11:27 Exoplanet detection and scientific goals 13:33 Historical rhymes in astronomy 16:56 The process and costs of running JWST 21:21 Controversy around naming JWST 28:25 How JWST images are made 37:43 Margin beyond the margin of error 40:11 Assigning colors to infrared images 43:26 The future of NASA’s giant observatories 45:08 The 4-Percent Universe and what’s next for Richard 48:33 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Richard Panek: 📱 Website: https://www.richardpanek.net/ 📚 Pillars of Creation: https://a.co/d/d86haI5 📚 The 4-Percent Universe: https://a.co/d/hBlWtol ➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms: ✖️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating 🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 📝 Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/list ✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/ 🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast — Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known. Make sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 min
  • 300K SUBSCRIBERS SPECIAL: Your Questions Answered + BIG Announcement [Ep. 476]
    Jan 30 2025
    Please join my mailing list here 👉 https://briankeating.com/list to win a meteorite 💥 Five years ago, I started this podcast from scratch. My idea was simple: create a platform to interview the world’s most brilliant scientists and make their genius known to as many people as possible. Since then, I’ve released nearly 500 episodes, interviewed some of the world’s brightest minds, and gained over 300K subscribers! I never thought it was possible, and I’m incredibly grateful to all of my guests and to every single one of you. Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. To celebrate this incredible milestone, I’m answering all the questions you left for me across different platforms and reflecting on this journey and the lessons I’ve learned. P.S. I also share a BIG announcement in this episode, so don’t miss out! — Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 00:42 The beginning of my podcasting journey 04:55 Reflecting on community building and limited reach 09:26 Why you should join me on Web 3.0 11:00 Pleasing the algorithm 14:13 On theories of everything and publishing your ideas 20:20 The existence of higher dimensions 23:31 Thoughts on the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics 25:59 What happens when things overlap? 28:20 Big announcement!! 31:37 My biggest lesson on YouTube 35:43 My favorite topics to discuss 41:52 Appreciation comments 43:44 Biology and astrobiology 48:02 Roman Goddess of the CMB? 49:43 Balancing fatherhood with having a podcast 54:01 Outro — Additional resources: ➡️ Check out the videos mentioned: 🪄 Felix Flicker: The Magic of Physics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJJGv-5Rk4I 🧵 Brian Greene: The Truth About String Theory & TOEs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpsxH7mOopM 📚 What Is A Theory of Everything? Featuring Sabine Hossenfelder, Lee Smolin, & Eric Weinstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saamEkrBZfM 🤯 Stephen Wolfram: My Discovery Changes Everything: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-RO3vM10Ok 🧬 The mRNA Breakthrough That Changed Medicine Forever with Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCq__JpieNQ 🔬 Life's Catalyst: RNA with Nobel Prize Winner Tom Cech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y2knbUnpN0 👽 Is Earth Unique? Mario Livio and Jack Szostak on the Odds of Alien Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPUS-V6XX8E 🛸 Aliens Existed (Now They’re Dead): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl8N_aK_q0Y ➡️ Follow me on your fav platforms: ✖️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBrianKeating 🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 📝 Join my mailing list: https://briankeating.com/list ✍️ Check out my blog: https://briankeating.com/cosmic-musings/ 🎙️ Follow my podcast: https://briankeating.com/podcast — Into the Impossible with Brian Keating is a podcast dedicated to all those who want to explore the universe within and beyond the known. Make sure to follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 min
  • Into The Impossible: Unleash Your Curiosity
    Jan 29 2025
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    1 min
  • Can you be a "real" scientist and believe in God? Brian Keating & Michael Dennin Debate
    Jan 24 2025
    Can a "real" scientist believe in God? Physics professors Brian Keating and Michael Dennin engage in a fascinating discussion about the existence of God, exploring the intersection of science and faith. From cosmic origins to the nature of miracles, these two accomplished scientists examine different perspectives on religion, including insights from Judaism and Catholicism. They tackle challenging questions about the Big Bang theory, multiple universes, and whether scientific evidence can prove or disprove God's existence. The conversation features reactions to arguments from both William Lane Craig and Neil deGrasse Tyson, offering a balanced and nuanced exploration of one of humanity's most fundamental questions. This inaugural episode of The God Question brings together scientific expertise and personal faith journeys, demonstrating how two physicists with similar backgrounds can arrive at different but respectful conclusions about the divine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 min