Learn how Noether's profound mathematical theorem relating symmetries to conservation laws is deeply woven into the physics of the universe. Enjoy this rerun of an earlier episode as we take our summer break.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available here: https ... Show More
Dec 22
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
29m 52s
May 2025
Tell Me Something I Don't Know (Episode 200!)
Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringWant a month trial of Shopify for just a dollar? Grab it here!Visit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now!BUY OUR MERCH, YOU FILTHY ANIMALS!The Constant is part of the Airwave Media podcast n ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2024
Coming Up On Science Vs [VIDEO]
We will be BACK with brand-new episodes in just one week! Join us for pun-packed science romps on microplastics, social media, climate tipping points, narcissism, fiber, lucid dreaming — and a ton more. Fact you Sept. 12! Video production by Bobby Lord. Mix and sound design by Bo ... Show More
3m 1s
Nov 2024
Épisode 36 - Échos Poétiques de l'Univers - Partie 2
Astraordinaire, c'est un voyage de la pensée à la découverte des merveilles de l'univers et de l'espace, le tout sans cours d'astronomie ni formules. Préparez-vous à un podcast au-delà des possibles !Dans cet épisode, nous continuons d'explorer le pont que nous avons commencé à f ... Show More
17m 21s
Oct 2025
Chris Hadfield’s Fictional Universe Is Rooted in Real Space History
What happens when a real-life astronaut turns to fiction? In this episode, Chris Hadfield shares how decades of spaceflight and global diplomacy inspired his latest novel, Final Orbit, a cold war thriller packed with historical intrigue and technical precision. Host Rachel Feltma ... Show More
10m 52s
Oct 2023
3.1 - For Your Local Definition Of "Down"
In a surprise first episode of Series 3 (truly, no-one is more surprised than us to be popping up in your feed right now...) Steve tells the truth about the Prime Meridian, Helen brings a song from her new musical "Almost Astronauts", and Matt attempts to divert an apocalyptic fu ... Show More
57m 18s