Why This Universe?

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28 - How Noether's Theorem Changed Physics (Rerun)

Episode 88

Monday, August 5, 2024 • Duration 24:12

Learn how Noether's profound mathematical theorem relating symmetries to conservation laws is deeply woven into the physics of the universe. Enjoy this rerun of an earlier episode as we take our summer break. For ad free episodes and other exclusives, 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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86 - The Life and Death of Stars

Episode 86

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 • Duration 40:43

We explore the diverse world of stars in the universe, from those similar to our Sun to those totally unrecognizable. For ad free episodes and other exclusives, 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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77 - All About Quantum Computing (Ft. Henry Lamm)

Episode 77

Monday, February 5, 2024 • Duration 40:31

Quantum computing makes big promises, but how does it work? What is the real state of quantum computing today? Special guest Henry Lamm answers our questions.

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76 - Do We Live in a Simulation?

Episode 76

Monday, January 22, 2024 • Duration 37:59

Is the world around us real, or are we living in someone's computer program?

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75 - Physics in Extreme Locations (Ft. Daniel Baxter & Alexandra Rahlin)

Episode 75

Monday, January 8, 2024 • Duration 42:01

We hear two physicists describe their lives collecting data in remote locations, from deep underground in an active mine and from the South Pole.

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8 - Is Space Flat or Curved?

Episode 85

Monday, December 18, 2023 • Duration 24:23

Learn how the geometry of space defies our intuition, and why it gave Einstein so much anxiety.

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74 - The Copernican Revolution (Ft. Aviva Rothman)

Episode 74

Monday, December 4, 2023 • Duration 58:30

Today we visit a turning point in the history of science: the discovery that the Earth is not at the center of the cosmos.

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73 - Life Beyond Earth (Ft. Avi Loeb and Garrett Graff at the Chicago Humanities Festival)

Episode 73

Monday, November 20, 2023 • Duration 01:08:41

Dan moderates a lively discussion on extraterrestrial life at the Chicago Humanities Festival.

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72 - The Physics Of Music (Ft. Tim Cohen)

Episode 72

Monday, November 6, 2023 • Duration 43:31

Where does the musical octave come from? What makes a C note a C? Why do different instruments sound different? Special guest Tim Cohen comes on to answer these questions and more.
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71 - How the Universe Got Its Structure

Episode 71

Monday, October 23, 2023 • Duration 20:20

We tell the story of how the Universe developed large scale structure, starting from the Big Bang to today. It could have all turned out very differently, if not for some key players.

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