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<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>We are celebrating our 3 year anniversary with a throwback to one of our earliest episodes! Entanglement, wave-particle duality, and uncertainty - here&apos;s a breakdown of the weirdest and wildest things about quantum mechanics.<br/><br/>To support our show and access exclus ... Show More

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<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

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<p>When cosmology was still an infant science, a daring physicist wrote a theory of the beginning of time.  We revisit this theory and see what value we can still glean from it today.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse">Support the show</a></p> 

<p>In this episode, Tech Tonic dives into the science at the heart of quantum computing. How do technologists use unexplained subatomic phenomena to build powerful computers?</p><p>FT artificial intelligence editor Madhumita Murgia tells the story of quantum physics with the help ... Show More

In the latest episode of Nature hits the books, physicist Athene Donald joins us to discuss her book Not just for the boys, why we need more women in science. We discuss how science has historically excluded women, the barriers to entry and retention that remain prevalent, and wh ... Show More

<p>&nbsp;In this episode, Tech Tonic dives into the science at the heart of quantum computing. How do technologists use unexplained subatomic phenomena to build powerful computers?</p><br><p>FT artificial intelligence editor Madhumita Murgia tells the story of quantum physics wit ... Show More