Kurzgesagt: In a Nutshell

1. Did The Future Already Happen? - The Paradox of Time

The concept of time is put to the test as we explore whether the future is al...

2. What Happens AFTER Nuclear War?

The aftermath of a nuclear war would bring about a prolonged period of cold a...

3. The Paradox of an Infinite Universe

Beyond the universe's boundaries, lies the unknown, a question that has puzzl...

4. How The Dinosaurs Actually Died

A seemingly straightforward explanation for the dinosaurs' demise is turned o...

5. There Are Thousands of Alien Empires in The Milky Way

Advanced technology may not necessarily make it easy for aliens to colonize s...

6. Smoking is Awesome

The addictive nature of smoking stems from its ability to temporarily allevia...

7. This Black Hole Could be Bigger Than The Universe

Next episode delves into the fascinating concept of black holes, exploring th...

9. This Disease is Deadlier Than The Plague

The devastating plague has stalked humanity for millennia, claiming a stagger...

10. A.I. ‐ Humanity's Final Invention?

The dawn of a new era is approaching, as humans have long dominated the plane...

11. Fever Feels Horrible, but is Actually Awesome!

The next episode delves into the intriguing relationship between fever and im...

12. We Traveled Back in Time. Now Physicists Are Angry.

Unlock the secrets of time manipulation and discover the astonishing truth: y...

13. We Need to Rethink Exercise (Updated Version)

The next episode delves into the surprising truth that exercise has a minimal...

14. Why Scientists Are Puzzled By This Virus

The human body harbors trillions of viruses, but not all of them are maliciou...

15. ...Will Save Your Life Next Week

The next episode delves into the surprising statistics surrounding mortality,...

16. There Is Something Hiding Inside Earth

A new planet has been discovered, inhabited by extreme beings that thrive in ...

17. Tired of Doomscrolling?

As humanity reaches its peak in the 21st century, we're faced with overwhelmi...

18. We Fell For The Oldest Lie On The Internet

The next episode delves into a fascinating claim about human blood vessels, w...

19. The Most Insane Weapon You Never Heard About

The Cold War spawned a chilling idea: a bomb capable of devastating a 400-kil...

20. We Have To Talk About Weed

The decriminalization of cannabis is gaining momentum globally, and it's larg...

21. Vaping Is Too Good To Be True

Vaping is marketed as the “safe” alternative to smoking, but it’s far from be...

22. Black Hole's Evil Twin - Gravastars Explained

Gravastars could change how we think about the universe. These cosmic objects...

23. Syria, Israel, Ukraine - Is The World Getting More Violent?

Ten years ago, in 2014, we released a video titled "Is War Over?". Back then,...

24. How This Prawn Can Kill You - Allergies Explained

Allergies are more than just overreactions – they might be an evolutionary re...