Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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While there's still a lot that astrophysicists don't know about the Big Bang, there are some things we do know. So today, let's get caught up on the Big Bang basics.

Hosted by: Reid Reimers (he/him)

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Original Episodes:
Where Did the Big Bang Happen?
youtu.be/9hxOMw-7aTM
How (a Lack of) Bird Poop Proved the Big Bang
youtu.be/8OvcWc-xYjA
How Do We Know the Age of the Universe?
youtu.be/tCn96DbBnB4