Do we live in a multiverse?
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
American Public Media
4.4 • 13.5K Ratings
🗓️ 1 February 2022
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
Get ready to learn the science behind the multiverse! That’s the idea that our universe isn’t the only universe out there. What if there were other, different universes existing alongside our own? Ones with different laws of physics, different planets and stars… or maybe even different versions of us!
In this episode we explain a few different theories behind this popular idea. Plus, we’ll learn some quantum mechanics, hear about string theory and meet many different versions of Sanden. All that and a brand new Mystery Sound!
Today’s episode is sponsored by Truebill (truebill.com/brainson) and Shopify (shopify.com/brainson). You can support the show by donating at brainson.org/donate or pre-order our books at brainson.org/books.
Tell us about the place you’d like to make sure you see during your trip around the world at brainson.org/contact
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| 0:00.0 | Hi, it's Molly from BrainsOn and Smash Boom Best with an important request for the curious |
| 0:04.4 | adults listening in today. As you may know, the BrainsOn universe is public media. |
| 0:10.0 | Philanthropic donations from you help power this show and so many others that our team created |
| 0:15.6 | this year. When you donate today, you could choose an extra special thank you gift, |
| 0:20.6 | maybe kids stop listening for a second if you want a surprise, this gift would be a personalized |
| 0:26.4 | message from me for the BrainsOn universe fan in your life. And it will get there in time |
| 0:32.2 | for the holidays. Find more details and make your donation at brainson.org slash donate. |
| 0:38.8 | That's brainson.org slash donate. Thank you so much for your support. |
| 0:44.2 | Hi friends, we are so excited to be back with new episodes. But before we begin the episode |
| 0:49.0 | today, we have a favor to ask of you. We're working on an episode right now about long journeys |
| 0:54.2 | and we want to hear from you. If you were walking around the world, what is one place you definitely |
| 1:00.0 | want to make sure you saw? Is it the pyramids in Egypt, maybe the glowworm caves in New Zealand, |
| 1:05.9 | or perhaps it's the lovely rolling hills of western Wisconsin? Record your answer and submit it |
| 1:10.8 | at brainson.org slash contact. We'll include some of your answers in the show. Again, that's brainson.org slash contact. |
| 1:18.6 | All right, on with the show. You're listening to brainson, where we're serious about being curious. |
| 1:25.2 | Brainson is supported on part by a grant from the National Science Foundation. |
| 1:32.8 | Okay, Sandin, we just need to get this final string of holiday lights down. |
| 1:37.2 | Oh, can't we just leave the decorations up until next year? It's so cozy and bright. |
| 1:43.1 | Yeah, I get that. But it's not as special if you do it all year long. Plus, |
| 1:47.3 | these decorations have already been up for next from one. I guess you're right. |
| 1:53.4 | Okay, I'm gonna climb the ladder. Will you spot me? Oh shoot me, shoelaces loose again. |
| 2:02.0 | Uh, Sandin? Dearest Manica, I will be the spotter of the... |
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