Why This Universe?

Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman

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The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.

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Recent episodes

  • 100 - What is Light? A Journey from Ancient Philosophy to Quantum PhysicsAug 24, 2026 · 37 min
  • 99 - The 7 Most Exciting Developments in Physics Today + a WTU UpdateAug 3, 2026 · 36 min
  • 98 - An Improbable Quantum Ghost Story (Ft. David Kaplan)Jan 19, 2026 · 41 min
  • 97 - The Schrödinger Equation: The Heart of Quantum MechanicsDec 22, 2025 · 30 min
  • 96 - The Making of Particle Fever (Ft. David Kaplan)Nov 24, 2025 · 53 min
  • 95 - Would Aliens Have the Same Physics? (Ft. Daniel Whiteson)Nov 4, 2025 · 43 min
  • 38 - The Nobel Prize's Greatest Misses (2025 Update)Oct 13, 2025 · 34 min
  • 94 - Inside the Hubble Tension (Ft. Adam Riess)Sep 29, 2025 · 32 min
  • 93 - The Moment Dark Energy Appeared (Ft. Adam Riess)Sep 15, 2025 · 40 min
  • AUA: Changing Dark Energy, Twin Paradox, and What's Next for CERNMay 2, 2025 · 55 min

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