Getting Weird with Physics, with Harry Cliff

Published: April 21, 2024, 11:10 p.m.

For this episode, particle physicist Harry Cliff takes us on a deep dive into some of the universe's most perplexing scientific mysteries. His recent book, Space Oddities, draws on many findings found during his work at the University of Cambridge. Why are stars flying away from us faster than anyone can explain? What are the source of mysterious particles found to hold huge amounts of energy trapped beneath Antarctic ice? What really goes on at the CERN Large Hadron Collider? \u2013 another place where Cliff does much of his work. Joining him in conversation for this episode is Alex Wilkins, reporter for New Scientist. \nWe are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/IS for \xa3100 sponsored credit.\nIf you'd like to become a Member and get access to all of our longer form interviews and Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. \nFor \xa34.99 per month you'll also receive:\n- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts\n- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series\n- 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events\n- Our member-only newsletter The Monthly Read, sent straight to your inbox\n...\nOr Subscribe on Apple for \xa34.99:\n- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts\n- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series\n...\nAlready a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access.\n...\nSubscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more.\nhttps://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices