General Relativity
Discover key takeaways from 14 podcast episodes about this topic.
Solo: Theories of Dark Energy | Mindscape 359
Sean Carroll explores the theoretical landscape of dark energy, dissecting dynamical models like quintessence and phantom energy, and modified gravity, while reflecting on their naturalness, experimental implications, and his personal contributions to the field.
Can We Test Quantum Gravity? | World Science Festival
Physicist Vlatko Vedral discusses the compelling arguments for quantum gravity and outlines groundbreaking, near-future experiments designed to test its fundamental principles, including the entanglement of massive objects and even living systems.
Solo: Vacuum Energy and the Cosmological Constant | Mindscape 358
Explore the perplexing history and current challenges of the cosmological constant, from Einstein's initial 'blunder' to the modern 10^122 discrepancy and its profound implications for the universe's past and future.
The Hardest Questions in Physics | World Science Festival
Leonard Susskind, a co-founder of string theory and a former plumber, shares his unique approach to physics, focusing on resolving fundamental conflicts between established principles like general relativity and quantum mechanics.
Basement: Daniel Whiteson | Dark Matter, Dark Aliens, Dark Physics
A particle physicist from CERN challenges our fundamental understanding of reality, suggesting physics might be an invention, not a discovery, and explores the profound implications of dark matter, alien intelligence, and the universe's deepest mysteries.
Live Q&A with Brian Greene | World Science Festival
Brian Greene answers diverse questions on cosmology, quantum mechanics, and the future of science, from black holes and multiverse theories to the impact of AI on physics research.
Black Holes May Not Be What We Thought | World Science Festival
Theoretical physicist Samir Mathur presents the 'fuzzball' theory, a radical string theory-based alternative to the classical black hole model that resolves the long-standing information paradox by eliminating the singularity and event horizon.
Modern physics is forcing us to rethink existence | Michelle Thaller: Full Interview
NASA astronomer Michelle Thaller reveals how cutting-edge physics is dismantling our fundamental understanding of space, time, and reality, pushing us to embrace a universe far stranger than human perception allows.
The Crisis at the Edge of a Black Hole | World Science Festival
Physicists confront a fundamental crisis at the black hole's edge, debating whether its event horizon is a smooth, empty space or a violent 'firewall' that challenges core principles of quantum mechanics and general relativity.
Do We Need New Math to Understand the Universe? With Terence Tao
Mathematician Terence Tao discusses how pure and applied mathematics drive scientific discovery, from accelerating MRI scans to grappling with the universe's biggest mysteries and even the simulation hypothesis.
Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll | March 2026
Sean Carroll explores the multifaceted nature of information, the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics and cosmology, and the societal impacts of AI and technological disruption in this wide-ranging AMA.
The Problem With Uploading Your Consciousness | Cosmic Queries #105
Neil deGrasse Tyson and guests explore the universe's biggest mysteries, from the nature of dark energy and the reconciliation of quantum mechanics with general relativity to the philosophical implications of quantum consciousness and the dangers of scientific misinformation.
The Complex Universe, with Sean Carroll
Cosmologist Sean Carroll joins Neil deGrasse Tyson to unravel the universe's biggest mysteries, from the arrow of time and black holes to the reality of dark matter and the multiverse.
Confronting Neil with Our Burning Questions… Yet Again!
Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles fundamental physics questions, from the true nature of gravity to the emergent property of free will and the practical implications of cosmic rays on modern technology.