Why This Universe?
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.
Why This Universe?
38 - The Nobel Prize's Greatest Misses (2025 Update)
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Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman
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