Why This Universe?
Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman
The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.
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Ranking history
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Recent movement
| Date | Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2026 | Apple · Australia · science | 49 | Up 21 places |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Apple · United States · science | 73 | Up 4 places |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Apple · Canada · science | 78 | New entry |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Apple · United Kingdom · science | 88 | Down 14 places |
| 30 Aug 2026 | Apple · Australia · science | 70 | Down 20 places |
| 30 Aug 2026 | Apple · United Kingdom · science | 74 | Down 10 places |
| 30 Aug 2026 | Apple · United States · science | 77 | Down 1 place |
| 29 Aug 2026 | Apple · Australia · science | 50 | Down 8 places |
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