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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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Gravity
Moon
Earth
Galaxies
Solar Wind
Solar System
Electromagnetism
Dark Energy
Electrons
Photoelectric Effect
Protons
Space Exploration
Particles
Exoplanets
Dark Flow
Superclusters
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
Universe Expansion
Hubble Flow
Astronauts

Scientists 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!

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Daniel and Kelly revel in the amazing multiplicity of moons in our solar system and what they reveal about our cosmic history.

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Daniel and Kelly talk about the evolution of cooperation, and why humans struggle so much with isolation.

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Daniel and Kelly answer questions about sentience, chicken eggs, and the early Universe!

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Daniel and Kelly dive into one of the most important but mysterious principles of physics: least action.

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Nathan Lentz
Professor of biology at John Jay College, City University of New York
John Jay College, City University of New York
Episode: Why do animals cooperate?
John Martin
Professor of Meteorology
University of Wisconsin
Episode: How do we predict the weather?
Jane Baldwin
Professor at UC Irvine
University of California, Irvine
Episode: How do we predict the weather?
Robert Shackleford
High school teacher and listener who submitted a question
Episode: How do we control mosquito populations?
Katrina Whiteson
Dr. and Professor, frequent guest on the podcast
Episode: How do we control mosquito populations?
Daniel Whiteson
Physicist and author at UC Irvine, co-host of the podcast Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe.
UC Irvine
Episode: Introducing : Inner Cosmos with Host David Eagleman and Guest Daniel Whiteson
Dr. Scott Solomon
Teaching professor in the Department of Biophysics at Rice University, author of 'Future Humans' and 'Becoming Martian'
Rice University
Episode: How long have we been human? (featuring Dr. Scott Solomon)
Dr. John Hawdon
Molecular biologist and parasitologist specializing in parasitic infections
George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Episode: How do parasites evade our immune system? (featuring Dr. John Hawdon)
Cat Bohannan
PhD in 2022 at Columbia University, studied the evolution of narrative and cognition
Episode: Listener Questions #21 featuring Cat Bohannan

Hosts

Daniel Whiteson
Host and particle physicist known for making complex concepts accessible and engaging. He brings a wealth of knowledge in physics to discussions about the universe.
Kelly Weinersmith
Co-host and expert on biology specializing in parasites and space, infusing her expertise with entertaining narratives that make science enjoyable.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • Great if you like political commentary from your plumber

    “Go back in time, change the butterfly ballot in Florida, and change History “. I never understand why podcaster limit their audience to half the population by injecting their uniformed and irrelevant political views.

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    PrfssnlEngineer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Where is Jorge

    I miss the other guy, Jorge.

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    MarkChicagoIL
    United Statesa month ago
  • Too many ads lasting way too long

    The hosts are awesome and the content is great, but the ads are just unbearable. Too long, too many, and too repetitive. Like 30% or more of the episodes is just the same repeating ads.

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    MatiasWasAlreadyTaken
    Spaina month ago
  • Thank you for this wonderful Christmas gift! Posted today and I listened today!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dave McLellan
    2 months ago
  • Informative

    Highly informative podcast on different aspects of the universe.

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    5
    TJ Omuntu
    United States3 months ago

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Why does the Universe minimize action?
Q: What is the coolest demonstration you have done for your students as a teacher?
One of the coolest demonstrations I did was using a homemade cloud chamber to show muons flying through the air, revealing the complexity of the universe around us.
Why do animals cooperate?
Q: What is the question that inspired today's episode?
The question inspired by a 13-year-old listener was about why humans evolved to be social and why they go crazy if isolated for too long.
Listener Questions #30
Q: How do gravitational waves help us look further into the universe's past?
Daniel explains that gravitational waves and neutrinos could reveal information about the early universe, as both can pass through matter differently than light.
Listener Questions #30
Q: What came first, the chicken or the egg?
Kelly explains that eggs existed long before chickens, thus eggs came first, sharing insights from evolutionary biology.
Listener Questions #30
Q: How do we classify and explain the different levels of self-awareness in the universe?
Daniel and Kelly discuss the continuum from basic reactivity to sapience, exploring different levels of awareness across living systems, with a recognition that solid answers are elusive.

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A dynamic exploration of the universe emerges through engaging discussions led by two knowledgeable scientists. The content centers on a wide array of scientific topics, seamlessly weaving through the complexities of physics, the mysteries of alien life, and the intricacies of human biology. Episodes often delve into listener inquiries, adding an interactive dimension, making science approachable and entertaining. The hosts blend humor and curiosity, creating an environment where listeners can easily grasp challenging concepts while enjoying captivating anecdotes and lively explanations.

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2. John Martin
3. Jane Baldwin
4. Robert Shackleford
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7. Dr. Scott Solomon
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