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NEW VIDEO: Why Do Animals Eat Their Babies?

Sometimes, it makes sense for critters across the animal kingdom to chow down on their own young.Thanks for your support!!

NEW VIDEO! Why Biodiversity Is Good For The Economy

How the world's forests help us make cents of biodiversityWe're super excited about this one because it's about the same topic as a Science paper that our writer Peter Reich just published today! Check it out:http://science.sciencemag.org/content/354/6309/aaf8957

NEW VIDEO: How Different Are Different Types of Dogs?

A dog’s personality and intelligence aren’t determined by its breed group.Thanks for all your support!

NEW VIDEO! And join us in 15 min on Reddit!

Hey Patrons! Got questions about this video? Ask us or our brain(y) experts on Reddit at 1pm ET: https://www.reddit.com/r/askscience/comments/53oaf7/discussion_minuteearths_newest_youtube_video_on/

NEW VIDEO: The Faint Young Sun Paradox!

Thanks for all your support! Let us know what you think about this look back at early Earth!

WALLPAPERS! (attached)

Here you have some more wallpapers from previous episodes. Any favorite so far?If you have ideas for new ones, just let us know. And thank you so much for your support! <3-Ever

Wallpapers here! (Attached)

We are absolutely behind on delivering wallpapers for you, but this week we will be releasing them. Starting with these eight!Some are 1920x1080 and others are 3840x2160 so if you have a super-big screen, you can use them too. Let us know what you think! And thank you for your patience and support! <3- Ever

NEW VIDEO! Why Are Hybrid Animals Sterile?

Hybrid animals are infertile because of the way their sex cells form. But sometimes, life finds a way.Thanks for your support! <3

NEW VIDEO: How To (Literally) Save Earth

Farming erodes soil 50 times faster than it forms. We can change that, but will we?Let us know what you think! And, as always, thanks for your support!

NEW VIDEO: Can Math Explain How Animals Get Their Patterns?

More than 60 years ago, Alan Turing, the father of computer science, came up with an elegant set of rules to explain how biological patterns form. Today, scientists are trying to figure out whether nature actually follows them. Thanks for your support! <3

NEW VIDEO! Null Island: The Busiest Place That Doesn't Exist

In the Atlantic Ocean, about a thousand miles west of Africa,there is an island that doesn't really exist. Featuring Tom Scott!Thank you for your support!

2,728 People Took An Online Survey About Asparagus Pee

Here’s what they said:https://medium.com/minuteearth/2-728-people-took-an-online-survey-about-asparagus-pee-515627e3ae86

NEW VIDEO: Which Bear Is Best?

Why do some species flourish and others falter? Sometimes it just comes down to luck.Thank you so much for your support!

NEW VIDEO: Would You Drink Water Made From Sewage?

Disgust is such a powerful emotion that it can override rational ideas like recycling water.Thank you so much for your support!

NEW VIDEO: The Basics Of Digital Illustration

Have ever wondered how digital illustrations are made? This video explains the basics. Thank you so much for your support!

New Behind The Scenes Sneak Peek!

Dear Patrons, you can watch our newest Behind The Scenes video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A_rXJgDxGIIt is still unlisted!Thanks for your support.

NEW VIDEO: Orchids: The Masters Of Lying, Cheating & Stealing

Selfish specialization to unique habitats has made orchids successful, diverse, and attractive to humans, but sowed the seeds for their own vulnerability.

How We Make MinuteEarth Videos (Behind the Scenes)

Hi Patrons! Our latest video explains our process. (SPOILER: Most of it happens in a greenhouse ;) )- Would you like to see more behind-the-scenes stuff from us in the future?- What questions do you have about the MinuteEarth team or how we make our videos?We'd love to hear from you!And thanks, as always, for your support!(Note: We're not charging you for this video - enjoy!)

Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes Video on YouTube!

Hi Patrons! Out latest video is on YouTube, but we wanted to give you a chance to see it before it goes public. So get your sneak peek today! We'd also love to hear from you in the comments – would you like to see more behind-the-scenes stuff from us in the future? What questions do you have about the MinuteEarth team or how we make our videos?Thanks so much for your support!

NEW VIDEO: Why We Sucked At Counting Fish (Until Now)

A new fish counting method has revealed there are ten times more fish in the sea than we previously thought.Thank you so much for your support! <3

NEW VIDEO: The Energy Use of a YouTube Video

Online videos use a lot more energy than you might think. Or than we thought before making this video!

New Wallpaper and Profile Pics

Find attached a new wallpaper (2280x1800, for the ones looking for a higher resolution) and some square icons that you can use as profile pics. Hope you like!- Ever

The Mystery Of Asparagus Pee

Eating asparagus might make your pee stink—or it might not. Why does this springtime vegetable have such pee-culiar effects?And here is our Asparagus Pee Survey:bit.ly/AsparagusPeeSurveyThank you very much for your support! and Don't Forget To Pee Awesome!