June 27, 2022
MP3 FILE / 52 MINUTES / 60 MB
The End of Everything: Astrophysicist Katie Mack on her book describing ways to destroy the universe, & on hints of new physics at the LHC; a quantum engine that heats & cools simultaneously; how the thermodynamic gradient may have driven the evolution of intelligence through culture; & the UK's physics of life network.
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The End of Everything
MP3 FILE / 52 MINUTES / 60 MB
Astrophysicist Katie Mack talks about her book on the different ways the universe could meet its doom. Mack also discusses hints from the LHC, earlier this year, suggesting that there may be new particles, new forces, and new physics beyond the Standard Model.
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Quantum Engine
MP3 FILE / 6 MINUTES / 15 MB
Physicist Franco Nori discusses a new quantum machine built by his colleagues that can work as a heat pump and a mini fridge simultaneously. With reporter Colin Stuart.
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Intelligence from Thermodynamics
MP3 FILE / 6 MINUTES / 15 MB
Philosopher Jenann Ismael on her theory that the thermodynamic gradient drove the evolution of human intelligence through culture. With reporter John Farrell.
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Physics of Life
MP3 FILE / 8 MINUTES / 21 MB
A new network brings together physicists and biologists to work on developing new medicines and help discover more about fundamental physics. Physicist and network chair Tom McLeish talks to reporter Colin Stuart.
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