Astronomy Cast Ep. 166: Multiverses

<p class="p1"><strong>From November 30, 2009.</strong></p> <p class="p1">What if our Universe was just one in an infinite number of parallel universes; a possible outcome from the specific predictions of quantum mechanics. The idea of multiple universes is common in science fiction, but is there any actual science to back this theory up?</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>The Wikipedia nomenclature note from Pamela:</strong></p> <p class="p1">“Because, in the English-speaking world, the latter sounds like "your anus", the former pronunciation also saves embarrassment: as <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pamela_L._Gay">Pamela Gay</a>, an astronomer at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, noted on her podcast, to avoid "being made fun of by any small schoolchildren ... when in doubt, don't emphasize anything and just say /ˈjʊərənəs/. (You’re in us.) And then run, quickly."<a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranus#cite_note-47">[42]</a>”</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p class="p1">Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p class="p1">------------------------------------</p> <p class="p1">Do go visit <a href= "http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop">http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop</a> for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!</p> <p class="p1"><a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">http://cosmoquest.org/Donate</a> This show is made possible through your donations.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late!