Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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What did we learn from the Arecibo Radio Telescope? Jun 03, 2021

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Daniel and Jorge tell the story of the construction, the scientific insights and the collapse of the Arecibo Radio Telescope in Puerto Rico

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Why does measuring a quantum object change it? Jun 01, 2021

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Daniel chats with Adam Becker about the "measurement problem" in quantum mechanics: does the wavefunction collapse, and what causes it?

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Can there be life INSIDE a black hole? May 27, 2021

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Daniel and guest host Katie Goldin talk about astro-blackhole-biology and whether it's possible to have life evolve inside a black hole.

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Listener Questions: the expanding observable Universe, what it's like to be a photon and the age of the Universe May 25, 2021

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Daniel answers questions from listeners like you! Got questions? Come to Daniel's public office hours: https://sites.uci.edu/daniel/public-office-hours/

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What is Frame Dragging? May 20, 2021

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Daniel and Jorge explain how space can get twisted up around spinning objects.

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Is space-based solar power realistic? May 18, 2021

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Daniel and guest host Kelly Weinersmith talk about getting solar power FROM SPACE!

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Does Mars Have a Liquid Center? May 13, 2021

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Daniel and Jorge crack open the red planet and talk about whether it is totally solid, or whether it still has liquid flowing inside!

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What's the most promising theory of EVERYTHING? May 11, 2021

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Daniel and Jorge talk about string theory, loop quantum gravity, M-theory, p-branes, geometric unity and ice cream!

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What's the most powerful volcano in the Solar System? May 06, 2021

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Daniel and Jorge break down how volcanos work and blow up your idea of what makes a powerful volcano blow.

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Can the Universe exist without space? May 04, 2021

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Daniel and Jorge break down the Universe to its most basic level and ask if space is necessary

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