
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!
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 847 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Natural SciencesPhysicsScience | |||

Daniel and Kelly talk about what a recent simulation project can tell us about how the Universe got so clumpy.
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Daniel and Kelly answer questions about crackpots, hearing meteors, and the age of everything.
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Daniel, Kelly, and Katrine take on the origins of life. They discuss competing definitions for "life", whether it's even helpful to have a definition, the oldest evidence we have for life, and how we think life got started.
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Daniel and Kelly review the recent movie 'Disclosure Day' and discuss some tough questions about knowledge and secrecy.
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Wow!!! Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe is an absolute blast. They somehow make mind‑bending science, cosmic mysteries, parasites, goats, aliens, and everything in between feel totally understandable and ridiculously fun. Beyond being brilliant storytellers, they’re warm, hilarious humans who make every episode feel like a cozy hangout. Highly, highly recommended!!!
I feel like you are my really smart friends who make me laugh while teaching me really cool science. I love your chemistry, the amazing guests you bring on, and your banter. Thank you for the joy you bring to learning. I look forward to every new episode and replay many old ones on repeat. You are so appreciated!
I rarely (never in fact !) take the time to write reviews to congratulate shows, but DKEU is so awesome that it reached well above my high minimum energy activation level !
Thank you and please keep on going !!
Brilliant podcast. Daniel.. sorry Prof. Daniel you are not just a great physicist and a humble human being but also an excellent teacher … learned a lot from you. Kelly I am not into biology but listened to all your segments with great joy. Bot of you guys make this planet a better place … Awesome
Get to the point. Too much time speaking about what you’re going to speak about.
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A duo of science communicators explore a wide range of topics across the natural world and the cosmos, blending approachable explanations with playful humor. Episodes often mix physics and astronomy with biology, ecology, and parasitology, and they frequently invite expert guests or field listener questions to illustrate complex ideas in accessible ways. A notable strength is translating high-level science into practical takeaways and vivid, memorable demonstrations, while maintaining a warm, conversational vibe that keeps even dense subjects engaging for curious listeners. The show appears to welcome diverse specialists and emphasizes clear distinctions between theory and evidence, making it a solid fit for listeners who enjoy deep dives t... more
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