Why This Universe?

Written by: Dan Hooper Shalma Wegsman
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  • 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.
    © 2024 Why This Universe?
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Astronomy & Space Science Physics
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Episodes
  • 92 - What Cosmology Has in Store for 2025 (Ft. Dan Scolnic)

    92 - What Cosmology Has in Store for 2025 (Ft. Dan Scolnic)
    Jan 13 2025
    Learn what exciting cosmology results and potential discoveries await us in 2025! For exclusive ask-us-anything episodes, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse. Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe
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    46 mins
  • 91 - What Neutrinos Reveal About the Milky Way

    91 - What Neutrinos Reveal About the Milky Way
    Dec 23 2024
    A discovery last year reveals our galaxy in a whole new light - except it's not light, it's neutrinos! Learn what this discovery can teach us about the Milky Way and beyond. For exclusive ask-us-anything episodes, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse. Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe
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    31 mins
  • 90 - Quintessence: Is Dark Energy Changing? (Ft. Sean Carroll)

    90 - Quintessence: Is Dark Energy Changing? (Ft. Sean Carroll)
    Nov 4 2024
    Is it possible that dark energy is not a constant, but rather is changing over time? Sean Carroll talks to us about how our understanding of dark energy evolved in recent history, and what is still left unknown. For exclusive ask-us-anything episodes, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse. Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe
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    42 mins

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