In this classic episode from February 27, 2020, theoretical physicist Brian Greene, author of ‘Until the End of Time,’ joins David Gornoski and Dr. Weiping Yu. David starts off the episode by briefly reflecting on the trial of Julian Assange. Is string theory the solution to better grasp the universe? Are we really designed for […]
Dr. Weiping Yu returns to the show for another refreshing segment of Science and U. According to a recent article, the Earth is pulsating every 26 seconds but scientists still cannot explain it. Is there an explanation for this? How can we rethink things like physics and technology without politicization and coercion? The future of […]
In this classic episode from May 23, 2019, David Gornoski and Dr. Weiping Yu are joined by theoretical physicist Abraham “Avi” Loeb. Dr. Yu and Dr. Avi Loeb comment on the first black hole image that was released last year. Do black holes exist? If black holes do exist, what exactly happens near the […]
David Gornoski, the host of A Neighbor’s Choice, sits down with Bob Greenyer, engineer and researcher in the field of LENR (low-energy nuclear reactions). The two discuss the work of Martin Fleischmann and Stanley Pons, the start of the Martin Fleischmann memorial project, the various experiments in the field of cold fusion and their fascinating […]
How did scientists manage to measure the total amount of matter in the universe? Dr. Weiping Yu returns for another segment of Science and U to answer this question. The physicist also comments on the news that NASA is planning to make nuclear fusion commercial and on the update of Michael Lisanti’s project to beat […]
Dr. Weiping Yu returns with Science and U to comment on new studies implying black holes from the Big Bang could be the Dark Matter. The physicist also comments on astronomers discovering “northern lights” surrounding Rosetta’s famous comet for the first time. Dr. Yu brings attention to the fact that electromagnetic emissions have been detected […]
“Mysterious gamma-ray ‘heartbeat’ detected from cosmic gas cloud.” This is the recent headline running on science news outlets. What could this mean? Physicist Dr. Weiping Yu calls in to offer his startling insights on this story as well as the validity of black hole reports, astronomers spotting a space rock turning into a comet, and […]
In this episode, Shannon Braswell calls in from Washington to deconstruct cancel culture and the revolutionary zeal that drives it forward. Shannon exposes the violent, cyclical nature of revolutions and points out how Jesus gave us the key to break that cycle. What does the kingdom of heaven look like and how does it differ […]
“Whenever you ask people about physics they feel like it’s so remote. I believe physics should be intriguing for everybody,” says Dr. Weiping Yu as he returns to the show to discuss the LHCb physicists’ measurements of B mesons particles and their search for a more complete theory beyond the standard model. Dr. Yu also […]
Technologist and public intellectual Jordan Hall joins David Gornoski, host of A Neighbor’s Choice, for a journey through sense-making in 2020. The conversation starts off with Peter Thiel’s comments on humanity reaching a technological stagnation after the moon-landing mission. Could this be due to lack of innovation in the world of atoms? asks David Gornoski. […]