The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.

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25 - Could Extra Dimensions Exist? 2021-03-15
24 - Breaking Down the Standard Model 2021-03-01
23 - Does Physics Allow for Free Will? 2021-02-15
22 - The Particle That Might Do It All (Axions!) 2021-02-01
21 - The Quantum Mechanics of Black Holes 2021-01-18
20 - Everything To Do About Black Holes 2021-01-04
19 - Why Does Science Work? 2020-12-21
18 - Could a Hyper-Advanced Civilization Resist Dark Energy? 2020-11-30
The State of The Universe #81 - Dr. Daniel Whiteson - The Standard Model and Its Many Quirks! 2020-11-23
17 - Why Haven't We Met Aliens? 2020-11-16
16 - Where Is Life in the Universe? 2020-11-02
15 - What are Grand Unified Theories? 2020-10-19
14 - Why Does Time Move in One Direction? 2020-10-12
13 - Does Quantum Mechanics Imply a Multiverse? 2020-10-05
12 - Please Stop Emailing Dan About MOND 2020-09-28
11 - Discovery Alert! Let's Talk About Gravitational Waves 2020-09-21
10 - What is Dark Energy? 2020-09-14
9 - Is Space Expanding? 2020-09-07
8 - Is Space Flat or Curved? 2020-08-31
7 - Could Black Holes Be the Dark Matter? 2020-08-24
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