Earth's 1-ms Day, Baby Solar Systems, Record Black Hole, CRISPR Hack & AI Indiana Jones
Last week the Earth finished a full rotation one millisecond early – but that's just the opener. In this week's From First Principles we dive into six mind-bending headlines with our trademark mix of hard science and light-hearted banter.
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How Scientists Actually Study Dark Matter
A first principles interview with astrophysicist Dan Gilman on what dark matter is, why strong gravitational lensing matters, and how the next generation of surveys could reveal the universe’s hidden structure.
Dr. John Mulchaey on Carnegie Science and the Future of Astronomy
A wide-ranging interview with Carnegie Science President John Mulchaey on dark matter, giant telescopes, exoplanets, science funding, and why eclipses still matter.
Ant Scans, Lunar Chickpeas, Hidden Galaxies & Superconductivity
A fast-moving rundown on 3D-scanned ants, chickpeas grown in simulated moon soil, AI-discovered Hubble anomalies, and the path to room-temperature superconductivity.
The Prometheus Constellation: Dramaturgical and Scientific Analysis of the Physicists in Oppenheimer
A movie cast list turned into a deep dive on quantum mechanics, black holes, nuclear physics, and the greatest minds of the 20th century.