64 - The Journey to the Big Bang

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64 - The Journey to the Big Bang

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May 8, 2023

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The Big Bang is well accepted today as the leading theory of how our universe evolved over time - but in today's episode, we talk through all the very wrong theories that came before it.The Intergalactic Space Travellers JournalSpace Comedy , Astronomy , Planets , Stars and really big things. Could be good !Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and PhD student 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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64 - The Journey to the Big Bang

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