Radiolab - The (Multi) Universe(s)

Robert and Brian Greene discuss what's beyond the horizon of our universe, what you might wear in infinite universes with finite pairs of designer shoes, and why the Universe and swiss cheese have more in common than you think.

Duration: 53m
Broadcast on: 12 Aug 2008
Audio Format: other

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