Quanta Science Podcast
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- Duración: 77:50:05
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Sinopsis
In-depth news about mathematics, physics, biology and computer science.
Episodios
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The Art of Teaching Math and Science
26/01/2017 Duración: 23minThe impasse in math and science instruction runs deeper than test scores or the latest educational theory. What can we learn from the best teachers on the front lines? The post The Art of Teaching Math and Science first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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The Case Against Dark Matter
08/12/2016 Duración: 17minA proposed theory of gravity does away with dark matter, even as new astrophysical findings challenge the need for galaxies full of the invisible mystery particles. The post The Case Against Dark Matter first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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What Sonic Black Holes Say About Real Ones
24/11/2016 Duración: 12minCan a fluid analogue of a black hole point physicists toward the theory of quantum gravity, or is it a red herring? The post What Sonic Black Holes Say About Real Ones first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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Giant Genetic Map Shows Life’s Hidden Links
17/11/2016 Duración: 09minIn a monumental set of experiments, spread out over nearly two decades, biologists removed genes two at a time to uncover the secret workings of the cell. The post Giant Genetic Map Shows Life’s Hidden Links first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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How to Cut Cake Fairly and Finally Eat It Too
10/11/2016 Duración: 09minComputer scientists have come up with a bounded algorithm that can fairly divide a cake among any number of people. The post How to Cut Cake Fairly and Finally Eat It Too first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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Strange Dark Galaxy Puzzles Astrophysicists
27/10/2016 Duración: 16minThe surprising discovery of a massive, Milky Way–size galaxy that is made of 99.99 percent dark matter has astronomers dreaming up new ideas about how galaxies form. The post Strange Dark Galaxy Puzzles Astrophysicists first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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Hacker-Proof Code Confirmed
20/10/2016 Duración: 15minComputer scientists can prove certain programs to be error-free with the same certainty that mathematicians prove theorems. The post Hacker-Proof Code Confirmed first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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Colliding Black Holes Tell New Story of Stars
13/10/2016 Duración: 13minJust months after their discovery, gravitational waves coming from the mergers of black holes are shaking up astrophysics. The post Colliding Black Holes Tell New Story of Stars first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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The Neuroscience Behind Bad Decisions
22/09/2016 Duración: 13minIrrationality may be a consequence of the brain’s ravenous energy needs. The post The Neuroscience Behind Bad Decisions first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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What No New Particles Means for Physics
15/09/2016 Duración: 13minPhysicists are confronting their “nightmare scenario.” What does the absence of new particles suggest about how nature works? The post What No New Particles Means for Physics first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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A Debate Over the Physics of Time
08/09/2016 Duración: 20minAccording to our best theories of physics, the universe is a fixed block where time only appears to pass. The post A Debate Over the Physics of Time first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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Biologists Search for New Model Organisms
18/08/2016 Duración: 15minThe bulk of biological research is centered on a handful of species. Are we missing a huge chunk of interesting biology? The post Biologists Search for New Model Organisms first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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Neutrinos Hint of Matter-Antimatter Rift
11/08/2016 Duración: 11minA hint that neutrinos behave differently than antineutrinos suggests an answer to one the biggest questions in physics. The post Neutrinos Hint of Matter-Antimatter Rift first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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A Bird’s-Eye View of Nature’s Hidden Order
05/08/2016 Duración: 14minScientists are exploring a mysterious pattern, found in birds’ eyes, boxes of marbles and other surprising places, that is neither regular nor random. The post A Bird’s-Eye View of Nature’s Hidden Order first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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How Feynman Diagrams Almost Saved Space
28/07/2016 Duración: 12minRichard Feynman's famous diagrams weren’t just a way to do calculations. They represented a deep shift in thinking about how the universe is put together. The post How Feynman Diagrams Almost Saved Space first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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The Oracle of Arithmetic
21/07/2016 Duración: 13minAt 28, Peter Scholze is uncovering deep connections between number theory and geometry. The post The Oracle of Arithmetic first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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New Life Found That Lives Off Electricity
07/07/2016 Duración: 10minScientists have figured out how microbes can suck energy from rocks. Such lifeforms might be more widespread than anyone anticipated. The post New Life Found That Lives Off Electricity first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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Simple Set Game Proof Stuns Mathematicians
17/06/2016 Duración: 15minA new series of papers has settled a long-standing question related to the popular game in which players seek patterned sets of three cards. The post Simple Set Game Proof Stuns Mathematicians first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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How Neanderthal DNA Helps Humanity
09/06/2016 Duración: 10minNeanderthals and Denisovans may have endowed modern humans with genetic variants that helped them thrive in new environments. The post How Neanderthal DNA Helps Humanity first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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New Support for Alternative Quantum View
02/06/2016 Duración: 13minAn experiment claims to have invalidated a decades-old criticism against pilot-wave theory, an alternative formulation of quantum mechanics that eliminates the most baffling features of the subatomic universe. The post New Support for Alternative Quantum View first appeared on Quanta Magazine