Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

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Animation videos explaining things with optimistic nihilism since 12,013. We’re a team of illustrators, animators, number crunchers and one dog who aim to spark curiosity about science and the world we live in. To us nothing is boring if you tell a good story. For updates on our videos and other news from the kurzgesagt universe follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Your Brain on Magic Mushrooms
YouTubeSep 28, 2026
Humans Can Regrow an Organ
YouTubeSep 26, 2026
Your Skeleton Is Electric
YouTubeSep 24, 2026
This Is What a Godlike Civilization Would Look Like
YouTubeSep 22, 2026
This Woman Cured Her Cancer with an Insane Method
YouTubeSep 15, 2026
How ADHD Medication Works
YouTubeSep 5, 2026
What If You Never Slept?
YouTubeSep 3, 2026
Can Earth Run Out of Water?
YouTubeAug 31, 2026
What If Gravity Was 10% Stronger?
YouTubeAug 29, 2026
Dust Is Not What You Think
YouTubeAug 27, 2026
Why Ebola Keeps Coming Back
YouTubeAug 24, 2026
How Stress Changes Your Brain
YouTubeAug 22, 2026
How Antidepressants Work
YouTubeAug 20, 2026
What the Flu Does to Your Body
YouTubeAug 17, 2026
Why Humanity Will Never Leave The Solar System
YouTubeAug 4, 2026
Building a Secret Moon Base
YouTubeJul 27, 2026
The Deadliest Thing in Your Kitchen
YouTubeJul 23, 2026
What’s It Like to Be Killed by Nature’s Most Brutal Predator
YouTubeJul 7, 2026
The True Cost of War
YouTubeJul 6, 2026
What is El Niño?
YouTubeJul 1, 2026
The World’s Most Average Person
YouTubeJun 29, 2026
Processed Food Won’t Kill You
YouTubeJun 22, 2026
How Is a Memory Stored Inside Your Squishy Brain?
YouTubeJun 16, 2026
The Power of 1%
YouTubeJun 15, 2026
Let’s Steal a New Moon
YouTubeJun 10, 2026
Your Brain Peaked at Birth
YouTubeJun 4, 2026
The Deadliest Year of Your Life
YouTubeJun 1, 2026
Why Earth Sucks Compared to the Planet Hestia
YouTubeMay 26, 2026
The Uncomfortable Truth About Ozempic (Updated Version)
YouTubeMay 19, 2026
Where Did the Antimatter Go?
YouTubeMay 18, 2026
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The Real Cost of 'Cheap' Meat: Why Soil Health Starts with the Animals
Business
The Real Cost of 'Cheap' Meat: Why Soil Health Starts with the Animals

We talk a lot about soil health, but the welfare of the animals that feed us is just as critical. Understanding the economics of truly ethical farming helps us build local food systems that work for everyone.

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Rogue Farms
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
When Your Toaster Gets Self-Aware: Why Local AI is Our Digital Right
Science
When Your Toaster Gets Self-Aware: Why Local AI is Our Digital Right

If AI consciousness is inevitable, the biggest threat isn't a Skynet moment—it's outsourcing our intelligence to centralized API stacks.

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Rogue Geeks
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Your Brain Is Running a Simulation: Why Self-Sovereign Reality Matters
Science
Your Brain Is Running a Simulation: Why Self-Sovereign Reality Matters

If your perception of reality is an engineered prediction, how can you trust the digital systems that govern your life? It's time to own your data stream.

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Rogue Geeks
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Did an Asteroid or Volcanoes REALLY End the Dinosaurs?
Science
Did an Asteroid or Volcanoes REALLY End the Dinosaurs?

The end of the Cretaceous period is a massive scientific mystery. We dive into the competing theories—the dramatic asteroid impact versus the slow, toxic rise of super-volcanoes.

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Rogue Scientists
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
When Stars Die: Engineering the Ultimate Atomic Core (Neutron Stars)
Science
When Stars Die: Engineering the Ultimate Atomic Core (Neutron Stars)

Forget hydraulic claws and marble runs. We're talking about gravity and density so extreme, they rewrite the rules of physics. Dive into the unbelievable science of neutron stars.

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Rogue Scientists
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Beyond Black Holes: Gravastars and the Science of Breaking Reality
Science
Beyond Black Holes: Gravastars and the Science of Breaking Reality

Black holes are the accepted dogma, but what if the universe offers a better, more stable alternative? We dive into Gravastars, cosmic objects that challenge our understanding of fundamental physics.

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Rogue Geeks
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
When the Sirens Sound: Understanding the Collapse and Preparing Your Place to Go
Science
When the Sirens Sound: Understanding the Collapse and Preparing Your Place to Go

The speed and scale of modern warfare mean that the 'bunker' may not be enough. We must understand the mechanics of systemic collapse to ensure our Provident Self-Reliance and find our Place to Go.

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Rogue Preppers
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Beyond the Cabinet: Understanding Invisible Poisons and Deep Detox
Science
Beyond the Cabinet: Understanding Invisible Poisons and Deep Detox

Our commitment to clean living extends beyond our home cabinets. We explore the science of powerful synthetic toxins and how proactive vigilance protects our generational wellness.

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Rogue Wellness
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
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