The Longest-Running Evolution Experiment
AdultsData ScienceEducationScienceSpecial thanks to Prof. Richard Lenski and team for showing me around the lab — it is an honor to be able to witness and document such a historic science experiment.
How An Infinite Hotel Ran Out Of Room
AdultsCreativityEducationLife...If there's a hotel with infinite rooms, could it ever be completely full? Could you run out of space to put everyone? The surprising answer is yes -- this is important to know if you're the manager of the Hilbert Hotel.
This Unstoppable Robot Could Save Your Life
AdultsConstructionCreativityScience...This robot has applications to archaeology, space exploration, and search and rescue — with a simple elegant design inspired by a plant.
How do wind turbines work?
AdultsNatureScienceTechnology...Explore how wind turbines convert wind into electricity, and the challenges of powering the world entirely with wind energy.
What’s the best fuel for your car?
AdultsAutomotiveNatureScience...Dig into which fuel— gasoline, electric, biofuels, or electrofuels— is both affordable for consumers and sustainable for the planet.
Why "Nothing" Matters in Science
AdultsData ScienceMathScienceNull 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.
The Problem With Life Expectancy
AdultsHealthHumanPsychology...In order to truly understand differences among animal lifespans, we need to stop thinking about a specific number and start thinking about a distribution.
What if the World turned to Gold? - The Gold Apocalypse
AdultsEducationEnvironmentWorld...The Map of Evolution and other sciency posters, researched and designed with love, are now available on the kurzgesagt shop.
Why Robots That Bend Are Better
AdultsEducationScienceTechnology...Robots of the future may be softer, squishier and bendier than robots today. This could make them ideal for space exploration. Check out http://kiwico.com/Veritasium50 for 50% off your first month of any subscription!