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The Universe Itself Might Be Hiding the Gravity Particle From Us

Season 11 Episode 19 | 18m 42s

To progress to the next level in understanding reality, we need to combine quantum mechanics and Einstein’s general relativity. And to do that, most physicists believe we need a theory of quantum gravity which means we need gravitons.

Aired: 01/12/26
2025 was the international year of quantum science, but today we examine its origins.
We’ve found lots of “habitable” worlds but we don’t know what factors are needed for life.
What is the graviton, and does it even exist?
Antimatter drives sound like science fiction, but they may not be as far as you think.
Does quantum mechanics allow the future to retroactively influence the past or not?
Life on mars could result in humanity’s destruction via Fermi Paradox.
Is there evidence for the existence of an enormous number of other universes?
How to build a particle collider the size of the solar system.
One of the most important reasons we go to space is to know our own planet better.
Can something that exists be bad science?