Particles of Thought

by GBH

Category

Science

Frequency

Updated Biweekly

Language

English

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 under...

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Recent Reviews

My favorite podcast

Jeevdhhsbbesbhehs•3/3/2026

From the first episode, this became my favorite podcast in roughly 25 years of listening to podcasts. It’s engaging, enlightening, entertaining, informative, and fun all at once.

On point science communication 10/10

Nickname8375•2/4/2026

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!

Excellent listen!

kellllley k•1/5/2026

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.

what a treat!!

Madyjules•1/1/2026

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

Awesome awesome awesome

shakti shiny•12/29/2025

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.