Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe

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The SF Universe of Blake Crouch's "Recursion" Mar 24, 2020

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Daniel and Jorge discuss the science fiction book "Recursion" by Blake Crouch. Blake comes on for an interview to discuss his thoughts and method. Pickup your own copy of Recursion. It's a thrilling novel!

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How small is an electron? Mar 19, 2020

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Shrink down the the quantum realm with Daniel and Jorge and discover the size of the electron

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Why is strange matter so strange? Mar 17, 2020

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Find out why strange matter is so strange with daniel and jorge

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The science fiction universe of "Ancillary Justice" Mar 12, 2020

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In this very special new series of episodes Daniel and Jorge interview famous authors. Today we discuss "Ancillary Justice" the debut novel of the talented Anne Leckie. It's the only novel to ever win the Hugo, Nebula and Arthur C. Clarke awards. You can find it here.

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What is the biggest explosion in the universe Mar 10, 2020

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What is the biggest explosion in the universe that mankind has ever witnessed? Find out with Daniel and Jorge.

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Is it possible to move the sun? Mar 05, 2020

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If we needed to move the sun, could we do it?

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Is the Universe infinite? Mar 03, 2020

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Is the universe finite or infinite?

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What have we learned from the Spitzer Space Telescope? Feb 27, 2020

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The Spitzer Space Telescope is retiring. What have we learned from it?

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Choose your own physics adventure! Feb 25, 2020

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Which of these four physics adventures would you prefer?

Visit the Quantum Realm
See inside a Black Hole
Travel faster than light
Meet intelligent aliens

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Can quantum gravity save physics? Feb 20, 2020

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Daniel and Jorge discuss loop quantum gravity with a special appearance from Bianca Dittrich, a PhD in gravitational physics and an expert in loop quantum gravity and spin foam.

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