Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
iHeartPodcastsScientists Daniel and Kelly cannot stop talking about our amazing, wonderful, weird Universe! Each episode is a fun, easy-to-understand, and in-depth explanation of topics in science, from particles to black holes to moon colonies to ecosystems to parasites and everything else in the Universe!
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 822 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Natural SciencesSciencePhysics | |||
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Daniel and Kelly explain the bizarre Tychonic model of the solar system, which for centuries stood as a valid theory alongside the Copernican model.
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Daniel and Kelly answer questions about relativistic paradoxes, parasitoid wasp viruses, and detector technologies.
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A recent paper found tantalizing evidence that rural raccoons are showing evidence of domestication. So how long until we all have pet raccoons? And how well do we really understand the domestication process anyway?
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Daniel and Kelly dig into the mysterious concept of quantum contexuality: how measurements depend on each other.
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- I learn, and laugh!
Great pod!! Witty, wide-ranging!
Apple Podcasts5Jed-I jester
United Statesa month ago - Mediocre writing, annoying delivery
I tried to like this podcast (I love the subjects!) but as is the bane of other podcasts, the hosts try too hard to be entertaining. Kelly is loud and overly exuberant while Daniel comes across as smug.
Apple Podcasts3SaurolophusUnited Statesa month ago - Easy listening for hard subjects
Love the show and the hosts casual style BUT they stay on topic . Leave me in the cosmic dust sometimes , but I generally learn stuff every show !
Apple Podcasts5Rev Dr DadUnited Statesa month ago - One of the most entertaining & excellent podcasts
I was lisenting to the latest episode on parasites and remembering how much I loved parasitology as an undergrad before going to the dark side of biochemistry. I once wrote a paper that argued parasites are a 5th or 6th trophic level because they rely on their hosts to expend the energy needed to extract energy from lower levels and the energy economics of only 10% of the energy transferred up the chain makes them very efficient and leads to these amazingly complex life cycles. So my response ... more
Apple Podcasts5kpm-nprUnited Statesa month ago Love this podcast. Fun and informative!
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Apple Podcasts | #5 | United States/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #32 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #4 |  United Kingdom/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #6 |  Canada/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #51 | Canada/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #64 | United Kingdom/Science |
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Two scientists explain big ideas in science with humor and accessible intuition, spanning physics, biology, astronomy, and technology. Episodes balance deep explanations with playful banter, listener questions, and real-world analogies, making complex topics approachable for a curious, educated audience. Notable strengths include strong host chemistry, entertaining storytelling, and a willingness to tackle fringe or debated topics while clearly distinguishing theory from evidence. The show's range from particles to ecosystems plus science history and tech-inspired questions makes it appealing to listeners who want both intellectual rigor and entertainment, with potential sponsorship fits in education, science media, and research communities... more
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