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 <a href="https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/particles-of-thought/extended-interview-extremophiles-the-deep-sea-and-alien-life-with-peter-girguis">extended interview</a> with Peter Girguis.Learn more about <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/">NOVA</a> and subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA">YouTube </a>channel.

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. Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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.&nbsp;For more, check out the <a href="https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/particles-of-thought/extended-interview-extremophiles-the-deep-sea-and-alien-life-with-peter-girguis" rel="noopener noreferrer">extended interview</a> with Peter Girguis.Learn more about <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NOVA</a> and subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube </a>channel.&nbsp;

How Many Microbes Live on Earth? | Peter Girguis

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 <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/">NOVA</a> and subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA">YouTube </a>channel.

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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.

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.&nbsp; Learn more about <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NOVA</a> and subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHz5SVHeMT0AViCYZvsGDA" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube </a>channel.&nbsp;

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