Why This Universe?

Theoretical physicist explains dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics KI-Zusammenfassung

Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman Zur Website › Science · EN · 117 Folgen · zuletzt 12.10.2026

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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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