Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe

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The SF Universe of Sue Burke's "Semiosis" Apr 28, 2020

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Daniel and Jorge talk about what happens when plants can think. Is eating a banana now murder?

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Can planets lose their atmospheres? Apr 23, 2020

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How do planets get atmospheres, and how long do they last? Will Earth one day run out of air?

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What is the Cosmological Constant? Apr 21, 2020

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Was it Einstein's greatest blunder, or smartest prediction?

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How quarks were discovered? Apr 16, 2020

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One day in November 1974 that changed particle physics forever.

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What is the tallest mountain in the solar system? Apr 14, 2020

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Where is the biggest, tallest or widest mountain in the Solar System? Hint: it's not on any planet.

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The SF Universe of Mary Robinette Kowal's "The Calculating Stars" Apr 09, 2020

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Daniel and Jorge discuss the book "The Calculating Stars" and interview the author. Mary Robinette Kowal's science fiction debut, 2019 Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Award for best novel, The Calculating Stars, explores the premise behind her award-winning "Lady Astronaut of Mars."

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Could dark matter be made of quarks? Apr 07, 2020

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Learn about hexaquarks with Daniel and Jorge

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The SF Universe of Becky Chamber's "The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet" Apr 02, 2020

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Daniel interviews Becky Chambers about her book "The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet. " Volume 1 of the Wayfarers series which won the Hugo award for best series. You can purchase a copy of the book here.

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