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Particles of Thought

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Wetenschap Astronomie

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Your Brain’s Peak Performance Mode | Heather Berlin
25-02-2026 | 1 Min.
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.
For more, check out the extended interview with Heather Berlin.
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Black Hole Geometry Will Warp Your Brain | Janna Levin
18-02-2026 | 2 Min.
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.
For more, check out the extended interview with Janna Levin.
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What Exactly Is a Law of Nature? | Robert Hazen & Michael Wong
11-02-2026 | 2 Min.
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.
For more, check out the extended interview with Robert Hazen and Michael Wong.
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How Many Microbes Live on Earth? | Peter Girguis
04-02-2026 | 1 Min.
Sorry, Beyoncé, it turns out microbes rule the world. Microbiologist Peter Girguis explains how to conceptualize just how many microbes are on Earth… and how understanding this helps us look for life on other worlds.
For more, check out the extended interview with Peter Girguis.
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Why Tropical Trees Don’t Have Rings | Kirk Johnson
28-01-2026 | 1 Min.
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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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. Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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Wetenschap Astronomie