The old combined sewer systems of many major cities are no match for modern storms and impermeable surfaces.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/FxRZhQMdWG8
T...
2020-08-13 19:50:27 +0000 UTC View Post
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 Jasper. You can watch it here: 2020-07-30 20:44:20 +0000 UTC View Post
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Throughout history and around the world, most people dislike hyenas. But why?
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/xj2Nnj4kSIA
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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 our DFTBA s...
2020-07-18 01:16:26 +0000 UTC View Post
In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we’re bringing you four stories about extreme weather. We're not charging for this post.
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2020-07-13 17:26:26 +0000 UTC View PostDear patrons,
As you likely know, we recently published a video about the problem with misinformation - and what MinuteEarth is doing to combat it. As ...
2020-07-08 19:12:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
You can watch the video here: 2020-06-30 23:32:21 +0000 UTC View Post
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 unintended consequence we didn’t see coming.
Hope...
2020-06-29 19:27:38 +0000 UTC View Post
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 MinuteEarth characters and drawings are! It's for...
2020-06-26 22:22:23 +0000 UTC View Post
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: https://youtu.be...
2020-06-23 20:29:13 +0000 UTC View Post
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: https://yo...
2020-06-18 00:45:11 +0000 UTC View Post
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: https://youtu.be/P6lgr8wa8qk...
2020-06-15 19:07:21 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
You can watch the video here: 2020-06-09 17:39:16 +0000 UTC View Post
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: https://youtu.be/AJfEstmVY...
2020-06-01 18:43:26 +0000 UTC View Post
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
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 video). You can find us at 2020-05-26 02:37:43 +0000 UTC View Post
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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 the video here: 2020-05-20 23:54:53 +0000 UTC View Post
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
You might recall we made a video a while back titled "Why Do Female Hyenas Have Pseudo-Penises?!" and people really liked it (it has over 2 million views)! Well, p...
2020-05-07 21:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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: https://youtu.be/w4yf4gLIv_o<...
2020-05-06 22:31:55 +0000 UTC View Post![NEW VIDEO: This Atom Can Predict The Future [+new caption contest]](https://img5.illustratefans.com/storage/1/dk/li/102843-019e848c-7da1-7211-8f5e-045f5cd36b70.jpg)
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 watch the video here: 2020-04-29 20:56:55 +0000 UTC View Post
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 compilation we created for another project. But we know that...
2020-04-27 17:41:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Inspired by Primer’s “Simulating Natural Selection” video, Jasper decided to build an interactive version you can play with in a web browser! So far, it has all of the rule...
2020-04-22 16:20:18 +0000 UTC View Post
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 understand the consequences and find solutions.
You c...
2020-04-21 22:39:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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 “MinuteEarth Explains” series for another project. ...
2020-04-20 05:54:44 +0000 UTC View Post
In our fourth collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we learn more about the planet’s two favorite pets. You can watch it here.
This is a non-paid post....
2020-04-13 04:26:06 +0000 UTC View Post
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, programming is something that I’m able to do regardl...
2020-04-07 23:41:22 +0000 UTC View Post
In our third collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we take a look at how deep the divide between males and females actually goes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k...
2020-04-06 06:32:22 +0000 UTC View Post
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 toward the end of the stream!
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: https://youtu.be/b-9rW9crX...
2020-03-30 05:20:52 +0000 UTC View Post