Particle Physics
Discover key takeaways from 7 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.
Sabrina Pasterski - Quantum Gravity, Black Holes and the Holographic Universe Theory | SRS #312
Theoretical physicist Sabrina Pasterski, dubbed 'the next Einstein,' unravels the universe's deepest mysteries, from the holographic principle to spacetime's 'memory,' and shares her unique journey through elite science institutions.
Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll | June 2026
Sean Carroll fields a diverse range of listener questions, from the hypothetical Pope Leo XIV's stance on AI to the intricacies of quantum cyclic universes, the philosophy of free will, and the future of science and society.
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.
How We’re Trying to Detect Dark Matter Particles, with Katherine Freese
Theoretical physicist Katherine Freese reveals cutting-edge methods for detecting dark matter, from billion-year-old rocks to 'dark stars' observed by the James Webb Telescope, and challenges prevailing theories on dark energy.
Science at Warp Speed: StarTalk Live! @ The Novo Theatre
Neil deGrasse Tyson and a panel of astrophysicists and comedians dissect the scientific realities and fictional liberties behind iconic sci-fi concepts like warp drives, dark matter, and antimatter.