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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: https://youtu.be/FxRZhQMdWG8Thanks for your support! 🚽💩-Julián

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 Jasper. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/SHJDgWWGZo4We hope you like it. Thanks for your support!- Ever

NEW 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://youtu.be/xj2Nnj4kSIAAlso check out our new merch inspired by YOUR suggestions at https://dftba.com/MinuteEarthPlus, congratulations to Craig Brown on winning this video's caption contest! 🎉 Make sure to stick around to the end of the video to see it.Below is the image for the next contest. To play, comment with a caption. (Pro...

Help 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 our DFTBA store and you all have been very kindly asking us for new merch.In a recent Patreon post, we asked what some of your favorite illustrations from our videos are and we used those to inspire a few new designs. Now we'd like to know which of the following designs you would buy and wear on a t-shi...

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- Ever

What To Do About Misinformation on YouTube?

Dear patrons,As you likely know, we recently published a video about the problem with misinformation - and what MinuteEarth is doing to combat it. As a result, many of you became patrons for the first time or increased your pledges. Thank you! It really warms our hearts to have so many of you directly supporting our work.That video only scraped the surface of the topic of misinformation, though. And we’d love to continue the conversation with m...

NEW 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.You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/9QWuGgcgUwsThanks for your support! ⛽️🔋-Julián

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 unintended consequence we didn’t see coming.Hopefully you'll like it! And maybe we can get Watson to host again, hahaha.This is a non-paid post.- Ever

What 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 MinuteEarth characters and drawings are! It's for a project we're working on (don't worry, we'll tell you what it is once it's ready!).Drop your favorites in the comments below and feel free to mention specific videos where that character/drawing appears!Thank yo...

NEW 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: https://youtu.be/ajst4ZNjrhMWelcome to our 300+ new patrons! We truly appreciate you joining us here; you've blown us away with your support for our work. The MinuteEarth team is excitedly developing more ways to continue engaging with our patrons.Thanks for your support! 🔥🌏-Julián

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: https://youtu.be/7Qx3Ba5tn9UOh, and obviously we are not charging patrons for this particular video. Thanks to all of YOU who are already supporting us on Patreon, particularly through these uncertain times. It truly makes a huge difference in our ability to continue bringing you videos.All the ...

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: https://youtu.be/P6lgr8wa8qkThis is a non-paid post. Thanks for your support! <3- Ever

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. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/edBJ1LkvdQQThanks for your support! 🔥-Julián

MinuteEarth 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: https://youtu.be/AJfEstmVYW0This is a compilation video and we don't charge patrons for these.Thanks for your support! 🌎-Julián

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: https://youtu.be/5z7v69--UDsThanks for all your support! ✈️-Julián

💩💩💩

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 https://www.tiktok.com/@minuteearthThis is a non-paid post and you can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azYrI10CQr4Thanks for your support! <3- Ever

NEW 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 the video here: https://youtu.be/CeWXXWfddIEPlus, congratulations to Patrick W. Gilmore on winning this video's caption contest! 🎉 Make sure to stick around to the end of the video to see it.Below is the image for the next contest. To play, comment with a caption. (...

NEW 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: https://youtu.be/amTRpjdoldcThanks for your support! 🐺🐸-Julián

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 really liked it (it has over 2 million views)! Well, pretty much ever since then members of our staff have been mulling over the idea of producing and selling a female hyena plushie (stuffed animal toy), complete with a retractable pseudo-penis.To make this happen and sell them at an affordable price, we would have to order at leas...

NEW 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: https://youtu.be/w4yf4gLIv_oThanks for your support! 💧 -Julián

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 watch the video here: https://youtu.be/w5FThOk3NnUPlus, congratulations to Konstantin on winning this video's caption contest! 🎉 Make sure to stick around to the end of the video to see it.Below is the image for the next contest. To play, comment with a caption. (Pro...

MinuteEarth 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 compilation we created for another project. But we know that lots of people right now are looking for really good online educational content - and something to take their mind off current events - so we decided to release them here as well. We’d love to know what you ...

The MinuteLabs Evolution Simulator

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 rules in Justin’s original creation but Jasper is going to add some new features soon that allow for more complex simulations and behaviours. Hope you like it!Play with the Evolution Simulator here: https://labs.minutelabs.io/evolution-simulator/Introductory video for the E...

NEW 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 understand the consequences and find solutions.You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/-JHfC3nW9ToThank you for your support! 🧫🦅-Julián

MinuteEarth 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 “MinuteEarth Explains” series for another project. But we know that lots of people right now are looking for really good online educational content - and something to take their mind off current events - so we decided to release them here as well. We’d love t...

MinuteEarth 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 here.This is a non-paid post. We originally created the videos in the “MinuteEarth Explains” series for another project. But we know that lots of people right now are looking for really good online educational content - and something to take their mind off current events - so we decided to release them here as well. W...

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, programming is something that I’m able to do regardless of whether or not I’m locked away in my home… and so I’ve been putting together something for you to play around with. Hopefully it will help soften any sensations of boredom you may be feeling.I’ve...

MinuteEarth 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktkr76jzJisThis is a non-paid post. We originally created the videos in the “MinuteEarth Explains” series for another project. But we know that lots of people right now are looking for really good online educational content - and something to take their mind off current events - ...

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 toward the end of the stream!Have any questions for us about working from home? Drop them in the comments and we'll answer them on the stream!Here's the link to the stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2n0Esu1YNgThanks,Julián

MinuteEarth 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: https://youtu.be/b-9rW9crXngHope you enjoy, thanks for your support! <3- Ever