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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

The surprising shape of the Milky Way

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

iHeartPodcasts

Astronomy, Physics, Science, Natural Sciences

4.62.5K Ratings

🗓️ 10 November 2020

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

How do we know the shape of our galaxy, since we're stuck in the middle of it?

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0:00.0

What if buildings could tell you how they could be more efficient?

0:05.0

Well, you could partner with IBM, use their software to collect and analyze data from HVACs to elevators to lights.

0:12.0

Then you can use AI-driven insights to pinpoint inefficiency and act on it, saving energy, money, and emissions.

0:19.0

That's the sustainability solution IBM and the global real estate company created.

0:23.0

What will you create? Learn more at IBM.com slash sustainability.

0:28.0

IBM, let's create.

0:30.0

America loves its founding fathers, but that's a tough act to follow as a founding son.

0:36.0

I'm Bob Crawford. Join me, Patrick Warburton, and Nick Offerman as we bring the sixth president to life.

0:42.0

Was there ever witnessed such a bare-faced corruption in any country before?

0:47.0

Let justice be done, though the heavens fall!

0:51.0

Listen to Founding Son, a curiosity podcast on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

1:08.0

Hey, Daniel, you're often saying that things in space are beautiful.

1:13.0

Yeah, you know, I never look at a telescope image and think,

1:17.0

I love the swirls of galaxies, I love the explosions of stars, it's all gorgeous.

1:22.0

But what makes it beautiful? Is it the symmetry?

1:25.0

No, I think it's beautiful just to see the power of physics and action at a grand scale.

1:30.0

So would you still think something in space was beautiful if it was a little off?

1:34.0

Why did you do something, Jorge? Is there something I should know about?

1:37.0

I mean, I'm not saying I had anything to do with it, but you know, maybe she's be open-minded about the shape of things in space.

1:44.0

Fortunately, I love galaxies and stars of all shapes and sizes.

2:05.0

I am Borham, a cartoonist and the creator of PhD Comics.

2:09.0

Hi, I'm Daniel. I'm a particle physicist and I do really think the universe is beautiful.

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