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The Ecology of Superheroes

Superheroes - imaginary and real - aren't all that super on their own...here's why.

You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yGm7PcfKPvo

Thanks for being part of our super squad here on Patreon! 🦸🌳🦹

-Julián

The only explanation of proteins you'll ever need

Dear patrons,

This is Ever writing here and I've come back with a brand new video about the molecular world, specifically, about proteins. I'm really proud of this one and I hope you like it. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdNv8VtXjRg

Every time I had to draw proteins for past videos, I was left slightly confused at the diagrams and the illustrations you can find online. The...

Patreon Exclusive: BTS of Ever's yearlong coronavirus video journey | MinuteEarth Talkshow

In this episode of the Patreon Exclusive MinuteEarth talkshow, Julián speaks with Ever about his recent video, "I found the BEST coronavirus depiction (+ explanation)". Ever talks about what it was like to write, narrate, and illustrate this video over the course of a year, fighting "imposter syndrome," and Henry's many many questions!

Slowly, but surely we will figure out all the technical kinks in recording these (I may need to use a higher quality camera) 😅 

Thank you...

Which Will Kill You First?

The body can get a whole lot colder - but not a whole lot hotter - before we die. Why is that?

You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/JFhmRfBhIHQ

Thank you for your support! 🔥❄️

-Julián

Why "Nothing" Matters in Science

Null results often get a bad rap, sometimes characterized as a study finding "nothing," but there's a lot we can learn from studies whose results fail to support their hypotheses.

You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/DHGKqTPQq6U

Thank you for your support! 🧑‍🔬🔭🧪🔬
-Julián

P.S. What do you think about the music style for this video? We tried something different.

The Problem With Life Expectancy

In order to truly understand differences among animal lifespans, we need to stop thinking about a specific number and start thinking about a distribution.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/i2qckcs_tmI

And check out the MinuteLabs interactive here: https://labs.minutelabs.io/survival-curves/

Thanks for your support! �...

I found the BEST coronavirus depiction (+ explanation)

Ever found a really cool coronavirus illustration that led him to learn about viral attachment and entry...and now you get to fall down the rabbit hole with him!

You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6WqKfJxDcZY

These kinds of videos that are a bit different from our usual stuff are made possible by your monthly support, so thank you so much for being a MinuteEarth patron! 🦠🕳🐇

-Julián<...

Patreon Exclusive: MinuteEarth Talkshow – February 2021

In this episode of the Patreon Exclusive MinuteEarth talkshow, Julián speaks with Kate and Josh about their recent video, "Dogs vs Cats: The Diversity Paradox".

Thank you for all the support!

[PET PHOTOS] Dogs vs Cats: The Diversity Paradox

Different dogs look incredibly different - but that doesn't mean they are necessarily more diverse.  

You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/g1gj5yn5IyU

As promised in the post title (and the ending message) behold the pets of MinuteEarth!

Kate's cats: Neko (grey) and Paka (cream)

Kate's pup: Wa...

Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics

Certain cognitive biases cause humans to make unsafe decisions in a pandemic, making a terrible disease even worse.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/8NJKh3J9kIM

Thanks for your support! 😇🧠😈

-Julián

What would you like to see MinuteEarth do on Patreon?

Hey patrons!

We've been working on making our Patreon community an even cooler place to be, so we'd love to hear what you'd like to see more of on here! Here's a poll, but feel free to also leave a comment if you have an idea we didn't list. You can choose more than one answer.

Thanks for your support! 💚🌍
-Julián

How Wildfires Generate Relentless Storms

Under the right conditions, wildfires can form clouds and generate firestorms, which last far longer than normal thunderstorms.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/nF5-PrLWgK8

Thank you for your support! 🔥🌩

-Julián

Why Most New Species Are Discovered By Amateurs

Most new species are discovered by amateurs because nowadays non-professionals are actually better suited to the requirements of new species “discovery.”

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/B5fT_ohCl68

Thank you for supporting us! 🐌🐚🧬🧑‍🔬

-Julián

We’re Switching to Monthly Billing - But Basically Nothing’s Changing

Hey patrons!

On February 1st, we’ll be switching from a “pay per video” to “monthly” billing model here on Patreon. There are more details below, but here’s the TL;DR: basically you’ll keep paying the amount you’re accustomed to, just without the small fluctuations you might have seen in the past.

(Presumably) FAQs

Why is MinuteEarth switching to monthly?

We’ve heard from patrons that they prefer the monthly model tha...

MinuteBody | Patreon Exclusive

Hi patrons,

For the last couple of years, we’ve been working on a new series - MinuteBody - in which we explore the human body one minute at a time. (We made it in partnership with Japan’s NHK, and it is being released over there, but only in Japanese. It’s also available on Nebula.)

Each episode is about a different body part; there’s one about bones and one about eyes and one about fat, etc.  It was made with kids in mind, but we think adults will like it too! We wa...

NEW VIDEO: Does It Pay To Cheat?

For some birds, trying to cheat your neighbors into raising your babies is just as much work - and is no more successful - than doing it yourself.

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/Lh09mW-Bk0k

Thanks for your support! 🐦🥚

-Julián

NEW VIDEO: The Plant That’s Full Of Metal

The amount of metal some special plants are able to take up from the soil would be toxic enough to an average plant to kill it several times over.

You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/L89sLg4H4BA

Thanks for your support! 🤘🌱🎸

-Julián

Directors' Picks: The Best of MinuteEarth

The writers/directors at MinuteEarth (Kate, David, Julián, and Henry) got together to take a trip down memory lane and share some of their favorite MinuteEarth videos. As with all of our compilation-style videos, you won't be charged as a patron.

You can watch here: https://youtu.be/AI-weq8T-5A

Thanks for your support! 📝🎬
-Julián

The Best Pokémon (According to Science)

Which Pokémon character would be the most likely to exist in real life? To find out, we did a deep dive into both evolutionary biology and our favorite pocket monsters. 

Watch it before everyone else here: https://youtu.be/Sk10Bz_TKPU

Thanks for your support! 🐀🐸🐢🦎

- David & Ever

NEW VIDEO: Dangerous Marshmallows?! [+4K wallpapers in this post]

Burning a marshmallow can release more energy than detonating an equal mass of TNT...so why isn't a marshmallow as dangerous?

You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/4mWxL8upOPo

Thank you for your support! 🍬💥
-Julián

P.S. I've attached some explody marshmallow 4K wallpapers for your computer and phone!

WATCH: MinuteEarth October Q&A Talkshow

We included this in our last post, but wanted to make sure you had the chance to see it in case you missed it. This is the first of what we plan to make a monthly "talkshow" exclusively posted here on Patreon (and if there is sufficient interest, perhaps a podcast too) where MinuteEarth staff gets together to discuss the behind-the-scenes of videos we've released and answer your questions about them!

In this video, Kate, Arcadi, Sarah, and I (Julián) chat about the weird, fun, someti...

NEW VIDEO: Why Scientists Love Roadkill [+ Q&A Talkshow]

Surprisingly, flattened fauna can teach us a lot about wildlife biology.

You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/tgIR8xyrblE

Plus, check out our first talkshow where MinuteEarth staff go behind-the-scenes of our recent videos (plus some hints for upcoming videos at the end): https://youtu.be/h9dYr3IeduE

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