Today we are debunking the recent paper that claims our universe is much older than previously thought. For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse For fun dinosaur facts and research, check out I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast, on Apple or wherever you get your podcast ... Show More
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97 - The Schrödinger Equation: The Heart of Quantum Mechanics
Quantum mechanics is full of surprises. But somehow, the theory is captured almost entirely in a single equation. Today we explore the Schrödinger equation: how it works, what it says about nature, and why it revolutionized physics.For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us-anythi ... Show More
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95 - Would Aliens Have the Same Physics? (Ft. Daniel Whiteson)
<p>If we met aliens, could we communicate through physics? Daniel Whiteson explores this question on today's episode. For more, check out his new book, <em>Do Aliens Speak Physics?</em></p><p>For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us-anything segments, join us for just $3 a ... Show More
43m 10s
May 2021
Les dinosaures étaient bien plus évolués que ceux de Jurassic Park
Ils ont fait leur temps, mais ils y ont laissé leur empreinte... et pas mal de leurs fossiles. Vous voyez de qui je veux parler? Des dinosaures, bien sûr. Pendant 90 passionnantes minutes, le documentaire "Au temps des dinosaures" (disponible en replay gratuit sur France.tv jusqu ... Show More
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Things You Thought You Knew – Dinosaurs & Batteries
<p>What if the dinosaurs had a space program? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore what Earth Day meant for the dinosaurs, how batteries work, and changing our infrastructure, with creator of Atlas Obscura, Dylan Thuras. </p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watc ... Show More
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Cosmic Queries – Dinosaur Discoveries with Kimberly Chapelle
<p>What did dinosaurs really look like? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Marcia Belsky explore questions we all have about dinosaurs, fossils, feathers, and asteroids with paleontologist Kimberly Chapelle. Is Jurassic Park accurate?</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Pat ... Show More
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The King-sized World of Gigantism
<p>Finally, a podcast about Andre the Giant, dinosaurs and Nuralagus rex the bunny king. In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss gigantism. What causes some humans to become giants? Why are island ecosystems like Wonderland? Tune in to learn more.</p><p> </p> Learn more about y ... Show More
40m 58s