NEW VIDEO: We Have A Sewage Problem
The old combined sewer systems of many major cities are no match for modern storms and impermeable surfaces.
Watch here: 2020-08-13 19:50:27 +0000 UTC View Post
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NEW VIDEO: How To Go Extinct
Dear patrons, in this video we discuss some interesting results we found on the MinuteLabs Evolution Simulator regarding extinction and evolution. It's a pretty neat conversation between Kate and J...
2020-07-30 20:44:20 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: Did Disney Doom Hyenas? [+new caption contest]
Throughout history and around the world, most people dislike hyenas. But why?
You can watch the video here: https:/...
2020-07-23 00:10:16 +0000 UTC View PostHelp us choose a t-shirt design! (+ a chance to win one!)
Hey everyone!
We've been working on some new designs for MinuteEarth merch, because it's been a while since we added some new items to our2020-07-18 01:16:26 +0000 UTC View Post
MinuteEarth Explains: Extreme Weather
In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we’re bringing you four stories about extreme weather. We're not charging for this post.
Thanks for your support
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2020-07-13 17:26:26 +0000 UTC View PostWhat To Do About Misinformation on YouTube?
Dear patrons,
As you likely know, we recently published a video about the problem with misinformation...
2020-07-08 19:12:59 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: Will Gas Stations Survive?
Although it’s not likely to happen soon, someday gas stations may be replaced by (or turn into) another type of fueling station, because no fuel or mode of transportation is forever.
2020-06-30 23:32:21 +0000 UTC
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MinuteEarth Explains: Unintended Consequences
Dear patrons, we just released a new MinuteEarth Explains video, featuring the one and only Watson. In this one we learn that for pretty much every action we humans take, there’s an uninten...
2020-06-29 19:27:38 +0000 UTC View PostWhat are your favorite MinuteEarth characters and drawings?
Hello patrons!
Over the years our illustrators have drawn some truly weird, hilarious, and beautiful things for our videos and we'd love to know what your favorite MinuteEa...
2020-06-26 22:22:23 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: $100,000 For Everyone (*If We Aren't Too Late)
We’ll each have at least $100,000 more in our piggy banks, on average, if we stop climate change than if we don’t.
You can watch the video here: 2020-06-23 20:29:13 +0000 UTC View Post
NEW VIDEO: YouTube Is Misleading You. Help Us Make It Better.
As we see a rise in misinformation on YouTube, educational channels like MinuteEarth need your support today more than ever.
You can watch the video here: 2020-06-18 00:45:11 +0000 UTC View Post
MinuteEarth Explains: Animal Winners and Losers
Dear patrons, in this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we keep score on the winners and losers of the animal kingdom. You can watch it here: 2020-06-15 19:07:21 +0000 UTC View Post
NEW VIDEO: The Best Worst Energy Source
Although coal is such an amazing energy source that we've kept using it despite the harm it causes, today we may be better poised to stop using it than at any previous time in history.
Y...
2020-06-09 17:39:16 +0000 UTC View PostMinuteEarth Explains: Human Evolution
In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we answer the question "why are you the way that you are?"
You can watch the video here: 2020-06-01 18:43:26 +0000 UTC View Post
NEW VIDEO: Is There A Better Way To Power Airplanes?
It’s hard to replace jet fuel because the alternatives aren’t energetic enough, are too dangerous, or aren’t yet being made at scale.
You can watch the video here: 2020-05-27 16:23:58 +0000 UTC View Post
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Dear patrons, we hope you enjoy our latest compilation of classic MinuteEarth videos. This time: 💩 videos. Also, we are officially announcing our TikTok account! (more info at the end of the vid...
2020-05-26 02:37:43 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: Why You Can't Build A Clone Army... (Yet) [+new caption contest]
Because of the way genetic reprogramming works, it’s hard to make one clone based on an adult cell, and it’s almost impossible to make a second-generation one.
You can watch th...
2020-05-20 23:54:53 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: Why Wolves Don't Chirp
Sounds that animals make can be really different, and it turns out that there's a reason why some species communicate with certain sounds.
You can watch the video here: 2020-05-14 15:58:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Would you buy an anatomically correct female hyena plushie?
You might recall we made a video a while back titled "Why Do Female Hyenas Have Pseudo-Penises?!" and people real...
2020-05-07 21:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: Why Do We STILL Use Lead Pipes?!
We've known for millennia that lead pipes could make us sick, so why are we still drinking from them?
You can watch the video here: 2020-05-06 22:31:55 +0000 UTC View Post
NEW VIDEO: This Atom Can Predict The Future [+new caption contest]
Many of the bewildering correlations in our world - like that between Beryllium-7 and the Asian monsoon - are a result of huge and unseen forces that tie them together.
You can wat...
2020-04-29 20:56:55 +0000 UTC View PostMinuteEarth Explains: Water
In our 6th collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we take a look at one of Earth’s most critical - and unique - features: water.
This is a non paid post, since this is a video compilatio...
2020-04-27 17:41:54 +0000 UTC View PostThe MinuteLabs Evolution Simulator
Inspired by Primer’s “Simulating Natural Selection” video, Jasper decided to build an interactive version you can play wit...
2020-04-22 16:20:18 +0000 UTC View PostNEW VIDEO: The Extinction Happening Inside You
Our modern lifestyle and diet are leading to the extinction of parts of our microbiome, but we can use what we've learned from dealing with nearly-extinct macrobiota, like bald eagles, to understan...
2020-04-21 22:39:03 +0000 UTC View PostMinuteEarth Explains: Stuff That...Isn’t
In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we find out that lots of what we thought we knew about the world around us isn’t quite right.
We originally created the videos in the “Mi...
2020-04-20 05:54:44 +0000 UTC View PostMinuteEarth Explains: Cats vs Dogs
In our fourth collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we learn more about the planet’s two favorite pets. You can watch it 2020-04-13 04:26:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Beta-test our Evolution Simulator
Hey science fans!
Jasper here. It’s been a jarring few months since the last MinuteLabs beta test. I sincerely hope you’re all coping alright with current circumstances. Fortunately, prog...
2020-04-07 23:41:22 +0000 UTC View PostMinuteEarth Explains: Battle of the Sexes
In our third collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we take a look at how deep the divide between males and females actually goes: 2020-04-06 06:32:22 +0000 UTC View Post
LIVESTREAM: Working From Home Q&A with MinutePhysics
The MinuteEarth team (including Henry of MinutePhysics) will be going live at 2pm ET on Thursday, April 2nd to talk about how we work from home as a team. Plus we'll be having some illustration fun...
2020-04-02 01:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostMinuteEarth Explains: Food (Classics Compilation)
In this second collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we examine the weird world of what we like to eat. This is a non-paid post.
Here's the link: 2020-03-30 05:20:52 +0000 UTC View Post