How do we know the shape of our galaxy, since we're stuck in the middle of it?

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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.

Daniel & Jorge discuss some of the simple but profound questions about existence, explaining the science in a fun, shorts-wearing and jargon-free way.

Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe

How do we know the shape of our galaxy, since we're stuck in the middle of it?

The surprising shape of the Milky Way 

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Daniel and Jorge talk about how our understanding of physics is central to making the internet work.

Daniel and Jorge talk about how our understanding of physics is central to making the internet work.

Physics of the Internet

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Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you. Get your questions answered: questions@danielandjorge.com

Daniel and Jorge answer questions from listeners like you. Get your questions answered: questions@danielandjorge.com

Listener Questions 54: String cosmology, cosmic strings, and alien numbers

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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.

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.

Can element 115 be used for anti-gravity?

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The surprising shape of the Milky Way

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