
Particles of Thought from the producers of NOVA unleashes the universe's biggest questions through the lens of astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi and the world's most brilliant scientific minds. Should we resurrect extinct species? Are we blind to a fundamental force of nature? What secrets do ancient fossils reveal about humanity's destiny? Across 10 mind-bending episodes, each conversation dives deep... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

If the universe is expanding, why aren’t galaxies stretching apart? Cosmologist Adam Riess breaks down the physics behind cosmic expansion, the forces that resist it, and why dark energy dominates the vast spaces between.
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Why does thinking too hard ruin your rhythm? Neuroscientist Heather Berlin unpacks the science of flow states, explaining why mastery means trusting your brain’s hidden systems to do what they do best.
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Black holes can be bigger on the inside than they are on the outside. Astrophysicist Janna Levin explains how this is possible, and what that means about how black holes work.
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What’s the difference between a fact, a law, and a theory? Mineralogist Robert Hazen and astrobiologist Michael Wong unpack the hierarchy of scientific ideas and reveal how laws of nature elegantly unify the universe.
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This podcast definitely lives up to the standard I would expect from Nova. Hakeem is a wonderful host and brings his curiosity to each conversation. Also the guest line up is incredible. I’m always excited to see when a new episode drops!
Love this podcast. It’s mind-bending, paradigm-shifting, and awesome. So grateful to the host and his guests for communicating complex concepts in terms someone like me (ie. not a scientist) can understand.
Love this podcast…it never disappoints with it’s constantly engaging and brilliant guests. Thank you, Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, you’re such an awesome interviewer and your thirst for knowledge is wonderfully infectious
I just listened to Sean Carroll on Evolution , so well relayed for anyone to understand. PBS bringing all the great scientists that serve us earthlings, i am so grateful.
Hakeem is wacky but his wackiness is a good thing. He explores scientific topics with some pretty hard core scientists. His guests are met with thoughtful and curious questions many seem genuinely pleased to receive.
Occasionally he even asks deep questions—and imo, the world needs more of this.
Of course this opportunity to listen to people talk about science is time well spent.
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Exploring some of the universe's most profound questions, this podcast features compelling conversations led by an astrophysicist and a diverse array of brilliant scientific minds. Topics range from the complexities of dark energy and the nature of black holes to the implications of resurrecting extinct species and the relationship between fame and mental health. The discussions aim to shatter common misconceptions, spark curiosity, and invite listeners into the immense realm of scientific discovery. With a unique blend of personal anecdotes and rigorous inquiry, episodes inspire a deeper understanding of the universe and our place within it, often revealing insights that challenge preconceived notions about reality itself.
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Recent guests on Particles of Thought include:
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2. Sean B. Carroll
3. Peter Girguis
4. Beth Shapiro
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7. Janna Levin
8. Hany Farid
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