Does quantum mechanics conserve energy?

Daniel and Kelly talk about what it means to be a physics fudge factor and whether DM is fudgy or solid science.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Dr. John Hutchinson is back to help Kelly and Daniel answer listener questions about how fast animals can grow, how fast animals can go, and whether animal size impacts average lifespans. Also, cheese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Daniel and Kelly explore what lice can teach us about human evolution, and the role lice have played in some of humanity's most devastating wars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>Today we explore different interpretations of quantum mechanics, from Copenhagen to the many-worlds hypothesis, in an attempt to uncover what quantum reality really is. This episode is a rebroadcast of one of our early favorites.<br/><br/>For ad-free episodes and other exclusi ... Show More

<p>Quantum mechanics revolutionized our understanding of the universe. But have you ever wondered how it was first discovered? What&apos;s it like to live through such a dramatic scientific moment? </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse">Support the sho ... Show More

It is hard to shake the intuition that there's a real and objective physical world out there. If I see an umbrella on top of a shelf, I assume you do too. And if I don't look at the umbrella, I expect it to remain there as long as nobody steals it. But the theory of quantum mecha ... Show More

Two SciAm editors duke it out to see if wormholes and multiverses could in fact exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Dan and Shalma have a candid conversation about the state of dark matter research, and the ways the field has changed over the last few years.For exclusive ask-us-anything episodes, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse. Our merch is availabl ... Show More

<p>Is there something bigger than infinity? Does quantum mechanics affect how I think? And why can I suddenly do algebra? As ever, we’re not afraid to tackle the big questions on CrowdScience. After a previous episode about the relationship between mathematics and reality, we rec ... Show More

<p>Can nuclear fusion become the ultimate renewable energy source? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions about transporters, the smallest unit of time, expansion, and other ideas that push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe.</p><p>NOTE: ... Show More

<p>Daniel Whiteson and Jorge Cham talk to us about what science communication means to them.<br/><br/>Listen to their podcast, Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-daniel-and-jorge-explain-t-29862087/<br/><br/>Support WTU on Patreon: https://w ... Show More