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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 into the discoveries that shatter assumptions, spark wonder, and completely transform how you understand reality.


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  • Why Tropical Trees Don’t Have Rings | Kirk Johnson

    Why Tropical Trees Don’t Have Rings | Kirk Johnson
    Jan 28 2026

    Growth rings on trees can measure time, allowing scientists to date things from the deep past. But, paleobotantist Dr. Kirk Johnson explains why, in the tropics, some trees have no rings.

    For more, check out the extended interview with Kirk Johnson.

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    1 m
  • How Weight Loss Drugs Were Inspired by Gila Monsters | Sean B. Carroll

    How Weight Loss Drugs Were Inspired by Gila Monsters | Sean B. Carroll
    Jan 21 2026

    Nature has been solving problems for billions of years. Evolutionary biologist Sean B. Carroll reveals why scientists still turn to evolution’s inventions for life-saving breakthroughs, from GLP-1 drugs to statins.

    For more, check out the extended interview with Sean B. Carroll.

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    6 m
  • De-Extincted” Dire Wolf Pups Are Growing Up | Beth Shapiro

    De-Extincted” Dire Wolf Pups Are Growing Up | Beth Shapiro
    Jan 14 2026

    In 2024, scientists claimed they achieved the unthinkable: the birth of dire wolf pups, reviving a species that vanished thousands of years ago. Now, those pups are growing—and changing. Evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro reveals what it’s like to watch these predators mature into modern beasts.

    For more, check out the extended interview with Beth Shapiro.

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    2 m
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As a retired IT professional, a retired clergyman, and a great-grandfather, I found this interview to be very informative. It is well-documented with crystal clear illustrations, and is presented by someone intensely involved in front-line work. Regardless of your age or career, these thoughts are vitally important as we all prepare for the disturbingly uncertain years just ahead.

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