What is the best way to explore the galaxy?

Why haven't aliens visited us?

A fun-filled discussion of the big, mind-blowing, unanswered questions about the Universe. In each episode, Daniel Whiteson (a Physicist who works at CERN) and Jorge Cham (a popular online cartoonist) discuss some of the simple but profound questions that people have been wondering about for thousands of years, explaining the science in a fun, shorts-wearing and jargon-free way.

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Daniel and Jorge talk about how our understanding of physics is central to making the internet work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Physics of the Internet

Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you. Get your questions answered: questions@danielandjorge.com
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Listener Questions 54: String cosmology, cosmic strings, and alien numbers

Daniel and Jorge talk about real science of element 115 and whether it aligns with the spectacular story of anti-gravity alien ships at Area 51. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can element 115 be used for anti-gravity?

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Listener Questions 53: Strong force, primordial atoms and infinities

Daniel and Jorge explore the enduring mystery of how much heavy metal sits in our Sun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why haven't aliens visited us?

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