EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Sound That Ate Itself
from The Breaking Point · host Podcaster
In 1964, two Bell Labs engineers trying to eliminate mysterious static from their radio antenna accidentally discovered the leftover whisper of the Big Bang itself. This is the story of how cosmic background radiation was found by accident, and why the universe still hums with the echo of its own birth 13.8 billion years later. 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 1964, two Bell Labs engineers trying to eliminate mysterious static from their radio antenna accidentally discovered the leftover whisper of the Big Bang itself. This is the story of how cosmic background radiation was found by accident, and why the universe still hums with the echo of its own birth 13.8 billion years later.
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