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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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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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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Can quantum measurements change the past? 20.01.2026

Daniel and Kelly talk about the problem of time in quantum mechanics and how the past might depend on the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Questions #27 15.01.2026

Daniel and Kelly answer questions about birthing multiple species, mental imagery, and face mites! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can we learn by smashing muons together? 13.01.2026

Daniel and Kelly talk about why particle physicists are excited about a muon collider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zombie fish 08.01.2026

Daniel and Kelly talk about a brain-infecting parasite of California Killifish, and discuss how the parasite might be altering the fish's behavior to its own ends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The several styles of singularities 06.01.2026

Daniel and Kelly take a tour through the various singularities that are predicted by general relativity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Questions #26 01.01.2026

Daniel and Kelly answer questions about tornadoes, water purification, and massive moons in the sky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perimenopause 30.12.2025

Daniel, Kelly, and Katrine discuss what happens during menopause, why evolutionary biologists think menopause occurs, and our current knowledge of the risks of hormone therapy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the densest thing in the Universe that's not a black hole? 25.12.2025

Daniel and Kelly dive into the hearts of blue giants, massive planets, and neutron stars to reveal a surprising limit on cosmic density. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Questions #25 23.12.2025

Daniel and Kelly answer questions about kissing bugs, magnetic fields in the Sun, and microbiomes in space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many rogue planets and stars are there? 18.12.2025

Daniel and Kelly answer a question from a listener about planets without stars and stars without galaxies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How bad are microplastics? 16.12.2025

Microplastics are everywhere. How did they get there, and should we worry? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Questions #24 11.12.2025

Daniel and Kelly answer questions about Jupiter and circadian rhythms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we predict the weather? 09.12.2025

Daniel and Kelly explain how physics predicts the future rain and shine, and all of the incredible science involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we control mosquito populations? 04.12.2025

Daniel, Kelly, and Katrine chat about how mosquitos find us, and what we can do to protect ourselves from the diseases they transmit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Questions #23 02.12.2025

Daniel and Kelly answer questions about fingerprints, particle beam accidents, tickles and yawns! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The physics of shadows 27.11.2025

Daniel and Kelly shine a light on the mysterious every day physics of shadows, including whether they can move faster than light. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing : Inner Cosmos with Host David Eagleman and Guest Daniel Whiteson 26.11.2025

Hello Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe listeners. We want to share a great show, Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman. ( Neuroscientist and Author)   Join David and Daniel as they explore the Brain and the Universe. “Imagine we eventually meet some alien scientists. If they can see electrons or smell photons, would their science look like ours? Is physics a universal language, or j...

How long have we been human? (featuring Dr. Scott Solomon) 25.11.2025

Daniel and Kelly chat with Dr. Scott Solomon about ancient hominid species, and how we learn about them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Questions #22 20.11.2025

Daniel and Kelly answer questions about interstellar comets, evolution of parasitoids, and the nature of scientific theories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can we engineer the sun? 18.11.2025

Daniel and Kelly exercise their optimism and explore engineering solutions to the Sun's projected overheating and demise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to make sense of quantum entanglement 13.11.2025

Daniel and Kelly talk about the confusing aspects of quantum entanglement, and try to untangle the concepts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do parasites evade our immune system? (featuring Dr. John Hawdon) 11.11.2025

Daniel and Kelly chat with Dr. John Hawdon about how parasites like hookworm, malaria, and schistosomes hide from our immune system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Questions #21 featuring Cat Bohannan 06.11.2025

Daniel and Kelly are joined by Cat Bohannan, who answers questions about whether we can shorten gestation, superhuman feats of strength, and whether viruses are ever good for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do Aliens Speak Physics, with Andy Warner 04.11.2025

Daniel and Kelly are joined by Andy Warner, the co-author and illustrator of Daniel's new book, Do Aliens Speak Physics, and talk about how we might chat about science with aliens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How was the polio vaccine developed? 30.10.2025

Daniel and Kelly talk about the development of the polio vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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