The old combined sewer systems of many major cities are no match for modern storms and impermeable surfaces.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/FxRZhQMdWG8
Thanks for your support! š½š©
-JuliƔn
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: https://youtu.be/SHJDgWWGZo4
We hope you like it. Thanks for your support!
- Ever
2020-07-30 20:44:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Throughout history and around the world, most people dislike hyenas. But why?
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/xj2Nnj4kSIA
Also check out our new merch inspired by YOUR suggestions at https://dftba.com/MinuteEarth
Plus, congratulations to Craig Brown on winning this video's caption con...
2020-07-23 00:10:16 +0000 UTC View PostHey 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...
2020-07-18 01:16:26 +0000 UTC View Post
In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, weāre bringing you four stories about extreme weather. We're not charging for this post.
Thanks for your support
- Ever
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 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 misinformati...
2020-07-08 19:12:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Although itās 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/9QWuGgcgUws
Thanks for your support! ā½ļøš
-JuliƔn
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, thereās an unintended consequence we didnāt see coming.
Hopefully you'll like it! And maybe we can get Watson to host again, hahaha.
This is a non-paid post.
- Ever
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 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!
2020-06-26 22:22:23 +0000 UTC
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Weāll each have at least $100,000 more in our piggy banks, on average, if we stop climate change than if we donāt.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ajst4ZNjrhM
Welcome 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 patr...
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://youtu.be/7Qx3Ba5tn9U
Oh, 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 differen...
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
This is a non-paid post. Thanks for your support! <3
- Ever
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: https://youtu.be/edBJ1LkvdQQ
Thanks for your support! š„
-JuliƔn
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/AJfEstmVYW0
This is a compilation video and we don't charge patrons for these.
Thanks for your support! š
-JuliƔn
2020-06-01 18:43:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Itās hard to replace jet fuel because the alternatives arenāt energetic enough, are too dangerous, or arenāt yet being made at scale.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/5z7v69--UDs
Thanks for all your support! āļø
-JuliƔn
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: š© 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/@minuteearth
This is a non-paid post and you can watch the video here: https://www.yo...
2020-05-26 02:37:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Because of the way genetic reprogramming works, itās hard to make one clone based on an adult cell, and itās almost impossible to make a second-generation one.
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/CeWXXWfddIE
Plus, congratulations to Patrick W. Gilmore on winning this video's caption contest! š Make sure to stick around to the end of the video to see i...
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: https://youtu.be/amTRpjdoldc
Thanks for your support! šŗšø
-JuliƔn
2020-05-14 15:58:15 +0000 UTC View PostYou 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 affordab...
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
Thanks for your support! š§
-JuliƔn
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/w5FThOk3NnU
Plus, congratulations to Konstantin on winning this video's caption contest! š Make sure to stick around to the end of the video to see it.<...
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 Earthās 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. Weād love to know what you think, so leave us a comment below!
<... 2020-04-27 17:41:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Inspired by Primerās āSimulating Natural Selectionā 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 Justinās 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: 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 can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/-JHfC3nW9To
Thank you for your support! š§«š¦
-JuliƔn
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 isnāt quite right.
We originally created the videos in the āMinuteEarth Explainsā 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. Weād love to know what you think, so leave us a com...
2020-04-20 05:54:44 +0000 UTC View Post
In our fourth collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we learn more about the planetās two favorite pets. You can watch it here.
This is a non-paid post. We originally created the videos in the āMinuteEarth Explainsā 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 - s...
2020-04-13 04:26:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey science fans!
Jasper here. Itās been a jarring few months since the last MinuteLabs beta test. I sincerely hope youāre all coping alright with current circumstances. Fortunately, programming is something that Iām able to do regardless of whether or not Iām locked away in my homeā¦ and so Iāve been putting together something for you to play around with. Hopefully it will help soften any sensations of boredom you may be feeling.
Iāve been working with 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=ktkr76jzJis
This is a non-paid post. We originally created the videos in the āMinuteEarth Explainsā series for another project. But we know that lots of people right now are looking for really good online educational content - and ...
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!
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://...
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-9rW9crXng
Hope you enjoy, thanks for your support! <3
- Ever
2020-03-30 05:20:52 +0000 UTC View Post