
Science news and updates from Sabine Hossenfelder. As simple as possible, but not any simpler.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 168 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

This is our weekly, ad-free compilation of science news.
00:00 - Did Physics Just Lose a Brilliant Idea?
5:30 - Maths is Cooked: AI's Latest Breakthrough -- And What's Next
11:24 - Nuclear Fusion is in Trouble
This is our weekly compilation of science news.
00:00 - Microsoft Announces Breakthrough With Quantum Chip
05:21 - Physicists Are Rethinking Dark Matter… In The Wrong Way.
10:33 - It's Beginning: AI Improves Itself
This is our weekly, ad-free compilation of science news.00:00 - This Giant Ring In Space Poses A Massive Problem For Cosmology5:24 - America is coming for Europe's most important machine
This is our weekly, ad-free compilation of science news.
00:00 - These Physicists Claim They Can Send Messages To The Past
5:11 - This Summer will be super-hot: Super El-Niño Risk Is Coming.
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For an overview of the sea change of new notions in physics, there is no better source than Dr Hossenfelder.
Sabine Hossenfelder’s podcast is a breath of fresh air in science communication. She cuts through hype and jargon with clarity, wit, and a sharp eye for what actually matters. Each episode gets straight to the point, making even the most complex physics topics understandable without ever dumbing them down. I love how she combines skepticism with curiosity always challenging assumptions while keeping the science front and center. A must-listen for anyone who values clear thinking and no-nonsense ... more
Utterly enjoyable even when I don’t quite understand it, which is about half the time.
As a physics student I did not find inconsistencies. She explains complex notions in a simple way in order to be understandable by other people outside of the world of physics, and she does this perfectly.
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The show delivers science news and thoughtful explanations with a clear emphasis on physics and critical thinking. Episodes synthesize recent papers, assess hype around frontier ideas, and explain complex topics in accessible terms, often with skepticism and light humor. Listeners can expect rigorous analysis of claims in cosmology, quantum physics, AI, and energy, along with practical takeaways for evaluating scientific news and research delays. A standout trait is the host's no-nonsense stance on hype, combined with approachable storytelling and a penchant for connecting big ideas to real-world implications. The format tends to mix digest-style updates with deep dives, and the content remains consistently approachable for curious non-expe... more
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