New Video: Introducing Paradigms
Hi Patrons,
Last week, we told you guys about Paradigms in a Patreon post; today, we're telling the rest of the world with an announcement video on YouTube.
Watch here: 2018-03-16 00:30:16 +0000 UTC View Post
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PILOT EPISODE OF OUR NEW SHOW!
Hi Patrons,
A few months ago, an online platform called VRV approached MinuteEarth with the opportunity to make a new, original series about, well, pretty much anything we wanted. We have no plans t...
2018-03-07 05:02:30 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO! Is It Safe To Get Your DNA Tested?
Dear patrons,
Once it’s out of your body, your genetic information is valuable to a variety of people, but you can keep it safe(ish) with a few simple steps.
Watch here: 2018-02-20 01:35:56 +0000 UTC View Post
NEW VIDEO! We Asked Bill Gates: Do You Need To Be Rich To Be Healthy?
Dear patrons,
We’re really excited to share a collaboration video we made with Bill Gates.
Check it out! https://...
2018-02-14 05:14:44 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: Why Electroshock Therapy is Back
Dear patrons,
Shocking the brain has come and gone as a medical treatment, but it’s currently resurging, as it often provides the best form of relief for severe depression and advanced Parkinson...
2018-02-07 14:51:50 +0000 UTC View PostMath + Illustration + Animation + Programming
Dear patrons,
This is Ever, illustrator at MinuteEarth. I just wanted to share a short behind-the-scenes story with you.
For our latest video I got to do an animation that required...
2018-01-25 17:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: Why Our Favorite Crops Live Fast and Die Young
Dear patrons,
Have you ever wondered why our fields are barren for much of the year?
We mostly grow annual plants because they reliably produce energy-rich seeds, which we like to eat.
W...
2018-01-23 21:31:34 +0000 UTC View PostPilot Project
Hi patrons,
We’re really excited to share some news: next month, we’re going to launch the pilot episode of a new series we’ve been feverishly working on. It’s a joint production of MinuteEa...
2018-01-22 19:41:17 +0000 UTC View PostQuestion about Animal Idioms
Hi guys,
We’re working on a fun video about how the natural world has wormed its way into our language and culture, and we’re hoping you can help. In particular, we’re focusing on how differen...
2018-01-12 19:49:59 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: A Disease's Guide to World Domination
There's something surprising that helps determine how damaging a disease is: distance.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/Ch4d9qEKmHE 2018-01-08 18:21:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Panda on a Cliff - Wallpaper
Hiya patrons,
Here's a 4k wallpaper for you (attached)!
It's from our video "Should We Let Pandas Go Extinct?" which you can (re)watch here: 2017-12-21 17:13:35 +0000 UTC View Post
NEW VIDEO! Why Do Birds Migrate Like This?
Dear patrons,
Migrating birds care more about the ease of their trip than the distance they travel, and that leads to some truly roundabout routes.
Watch here: 2017-12-20 03:23:19 +0000 UTC View Post
NEW VID: Are "Acts of God" Disappearing?
Hi patrons!
*Update: Patreon is not changing its fees after all* https://blog.patreon.com/not-rolling-...
2017-12-13 18:08:43 +0000 UTC View PostPOLL: what should we title our next video?
Dear patrons,
Which is a better title? (As in, would make you more interested in watching the video? They're both equally accurate as to the video content)
Thanks!
Alex
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Thoughts on Patreon's new service fee
Hey patrons,
As you might have heard, Patreon is making some changes to fees on pledges.
We’re trying to figure out exactly what that means, but as far as we can tell, it looks like th...
2017-12-08 00:08:10 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: Why Pets Have Surprisingly Small Brains
When we domesticate an animal species, their brains shrink and they freak out less.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/S9Dj-xf3iVo
<... 2017-12-06 16:56:33 +0000 UTC View PostSNEAK PEEK OF NEW VIDEO: Why Do Some Animals Get Gigantic?
Occasionally, internal or external factors change, allowing certain animals to become giant versions of themselves.
How does it happen? Watch our latest video to find out! We’ll make it public on ...
2017-11-22 23:49:56 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: What Are Brain Waves?
Even the parts of our brains that don't control physical movement show a lot of rhythm, and that might be integral to how our brains work.
Watch here: 2017-11-07 19:49:00 +0000 UTC View Post
NEW VIDEO: Why Bird Penises Are So Weird
Dear patrons,
We made another genitalia/reproduction/evolution video. We're sort of sorry, but... it's so interesting! We hope you think so too.
NEW VIDEO: Where Do Our Drugs Come From?
Dear patrons,
Check out our new video!! https://youtu.be/0hLx_1Q15eY
The incredible chemical weapon-making abilities ...
2017-10-12 15:00:59 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VID: Why Do Female Hyenas Have Pseudo-Penises?!
Dear Patrons,
Here you have an exclusive preview of the video we're posting tomorrow: https://youtu.be/-Egtbs-go4Q
We...
2017-10-04 01:07:45 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: Why Farming Is Broken
If we want to feed everyone in the future, we may need to disrupt 10,000 years of farming practices, and turn agriculture into a closed system.
The video: 2017-09-27 15:32:35 +0000 UTC View Post
NEW VIDEO: Why Is Your Grandma So Short?
Dear patrons,
Check out our latest video! https://youtu.be/VQTyRVBkeIw
Nutrition during the first few years of life has a h...
2017-09-22 23:42:39 +0000 UTC View PostInside our process
Hello there patrons!
We want to let you in a little bit on our process.
Our goal for much of our existence has been to make a video a week. That way you, our audience, can expect a consistent ...
2017-09-15 19:37:14 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: Why Do India And China Have So Many People?
Dear Patrons,
Have you ever wondered why India and China are so populous?
We try to answer the question here: https://you...
2017-08-31 14:16:15 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: Why Is Syrup Sticky?
Dear Patrons,
What exactly makes sugary syrups so sticky, when neither water nor sugar is very sticky on its own?
Find out here: 2017-08-23 20:59:09 +0000 UTC View Post
NEW VIDEO: Our Definition For “Moon” Is Broken (MinutePhysics Collab)
Dear Patrons,
We did a collaboration with MinutePhysics!!! (Finally!)
Watch here: https://youtu.be/pAI1N96t8Vk
Henry'...
2017-08-15 14:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostPlease give us your thoughts on this issue!
Hi Patrons!
We got rave reviews for our recent hyena video, but we also got a LOT of questions and comments (and confusion!) about one thing we didn’t mention: female hyenas’ pseudopenises...
2017-08-03 15:56:46 +0000 UTC View PostNew vid: UPSIDE-DOWN Rivers On Mars?! (Response to MinutePhysics)
Dear patrons,
We got really excited about a MinutePhysics video Henry made, and it led us to discover another really cool phenomenon: inverted relief.
We made a whole video about it: 2017-08-02 02:50:09 +0000 UTC View Post
NEW VIDEO: TRANSPARENT Solar Panels?!
Dear Patrons,
This technology is clearly exciting, but we'll have to see where it goes. For now, enjoy learning the basics about "solar windows":