EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 12 MIN
The Ghost in the Signal
from The Breaking Point · host Podcaster
In 1965, two Bell Labs scientists thought bird droppings were ruining their antenna. Instead, they'd stumbled upon the leftover whisper of creation itself—the cosmic microwave background radiation that would revolutionize our understanding of the universe's birth. Sometimes the most profound discoveries hide in what we mistake for noise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1965, two Bell Labs scientists thought bird droppings were ruining their antenna. Instead, they'd stumbled upon the leftover whisper of creation itself—the cosmic microwave background radiation that would revolutionize our understanding of the universe's birth. Sometimes the most profound discoveries hide in what we mistake for noise.
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