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Quanta Science Podcast

Quanta Science Podcast

Quanta Magazine

Susan Valot narrates in-depth news episodes based on Quanta Magazine's articles about mathematics, physics, biology and computer science.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Quanta Science Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Quanta Science Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Quanta Science Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Quanta Science Podcast - Scientists Uncover the Universal Geometry of Geology
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02/18/21 • 23 min

An exercise in pure mathematics has led to a wide-ranging theory of how the world comes together.

The post Scientists Uncover the Universal Geometry of Geology first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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Quanta Science Podcast - Computer Scientists Break Traveling Salesperson Record
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01/07/21 • 19 min

After 44 years, there’s finally a better way to find approximate solutions to the notoriously difficult traveling salesperson problem.

The post Computer Scientists Break Traveling Salesperson Record first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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Quanta Science Podcast - Quantum Tunnels Show How Particles Can Break the Speed of Light
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01/21/21 • 22 min

Recent experiments show that particles should be able to go faster than light when they quantum mechanically “tunnel” through walls.

The post Quantum Tunnels Show How Particles Can Break the Speed of Light first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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Quanta Science Podcast - The Mystery of Mistletoe’s Missing Genes
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03/18/21 • 12 min

Mistletoes have all but shut down the powerhouses of their cells. Scientists are still trying to understand the plants’ unorthodox survival strategy.

The post The Mystery of Mistletoe’s Missing Genes first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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Quanta Science Podcast - The Most Famous Paradox in Physics Nears Its End
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02/04/21 • 37 min

In a landmark series of calculations, physicists have proved that black holes can shed information.

The post The Most Famous Paradox in Physics Nears Its End first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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Quanta Science Podcast - The New History of the Milky Way

The New History of the Milky Way

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03/04/21 • 16 min

Over the past two years, astronomers have rewritten the story of our galaxy.

The post The New History of the Milky Way first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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Quanta Science Podcast - Mitochondria May Hold Keys to Anxiety and Mental Health
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12/16/20 • 17 min

Research hints that the energy-generating organelles of cells may play a surprisingly pivotal role in mediating anxiety and depression.

The post Mitochondria May Hold Keys to Anxiety and Mental Health first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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Quanta Science Podcast - Machine Learning Confronts the Elephant in the Room
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08/15/19 • 12 min

A visual prank exposes an Achilles’ heel of computer vision systems: Unlike humans, they can’t do a double take.

The post Machine Learning Confronts the Elephant in the Room first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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Quanta Science Podcast - Giant Genetic Map Shows Life’s Hidden Links
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11/17/16 • 9 min

In 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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Quanta Science Podcast - Computing’s Search for Quantum Questions
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06/02/16 • 11 min

Recent tests show that quantum computers made by D-Wave systems should solve some problems faster than ordinary computers. Researchers have begun to map out exactly which queries might benefit from these quantum machines.

The post Computing’s Search for Quantum Questions first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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FAQ

How many episodes does Quanta Science Podcast have?

Quanta Science Podcast currently has 253 episodes available.

What topics does Quanta Science Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Life Sciences, Podcasts, Science and Physics.

What is the most popular episode on Quanta Science Podcast?

The episode title 'The New History of the Milky Way' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Quanta Science Podcast?

The average episode length on Quanta Science Podcast is 20 minutes.

How often are episodes of Quanta Science Podcast released?

Episodes of Quanta Science Podcast are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Quanta Science Podcast?

The first episode of Quanta Science Podcast was released on Jul 30, 2015.

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