Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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Listener Questions #33 Mar 19, 2026

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Daniel and Kelly answer questions about tongue worms, units, and Kelly's nightmares.

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Do we live in a super bubble? Mar 17, 2026

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Daniel and Kelly explore the structure of the space between solar systems and reveal our cosmic context.

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Is Cold Fusion impossible? Mar 12, 2026

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Daniel and Kelly talk about the challenges of hot fusion and the frustrated potential of cold fusion. And Keanu Reeves.

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Listener Questions #32 Mar 10, 2026

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Daniel and Kelly answer questions about the expanding universe, how sleep aids impact sleep quality, and what characteristics might make aliens better adapted for interstellar travel.

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Becoming Martian (featuring Dr. Scott Solomon) Mar 05, 2026

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Daniel and Kelly welcome Dr. Scott Solomon back on the show to talk about his new book Becoming Martian: How Living in Space Will Change our Bodies and Minds.

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Musk on the Moon Mar 03, 2026

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Daniel and Kelly discuss Elon Musk's recent announcement that SpaceX has shifted focus from a self-sustaining settlement on Mars to a self-growing city on the Moon.

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Listener Questions #31 Feb 26, 2026

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Daniel and Kelly answer questions about how it can both be true that humans share 98.7% of their DNA with bonobos and that fraternal twins share 50% of their DNA, why black holes don't have color charges, and whether or not you could treat a fever or let it ride.

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Which planet has the most moons? Feb 24, 2026

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Daniel and Kelly revel in the amazing multiplicity of moons in our solar system and what they reveal about our cosmic history.

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Why do animals cooperate? Feb 19, 2026

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Daniel and Kelly talk about the evolution of cooperation, and why humans struggle so much with isolation.

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Listener Questions #30 Feb 17, 2026

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Daniel and Kelly answer questions about sentience, chicken eggs, and the early Universe!