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Feb 2017
26m 59s

Do You Believe There Was Nothing Before ...

The Cosmic Shambles Network
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In episode 2 Brian and Robin are joined by a very special guest, fellow particle physicist and Brian's regular co-author, Professor Jeff Forshaw. Recorded live from the shows in Preston and Reading they tackle questions of dark energy, the weight of the world, staring out of a black hole and more. 
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