What’s the best fuel for your car?
Adults Automotive Nature Science Energy Environment TransportationDig into which fuel— gasoline, electric, biofuels, or electrofuels— is both affordable for consumers and sustainable for the planet.
Why "Nothing" Matters in Science
Adults Data Science Math ScienceNull 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.
How much land does it take to power the world?
Adults Industry Technology World Energy EnvironmentExplore the sustainability of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy and how much space each of these power sources use.
How much electricity does it take to power the world?
Adults Education Technology World Energy EnvironmentDiscover how much electricity humanity uses, and how clean energy sources could help revolutionize our energy supply in the future.
Illusions of Time
Adults Education Human Psychology Neuroscience ScienceYour brain is a time machine!
How Wildfires Generate "Never-Ending" Storms
Adults Ecology Environment Nature Natural DisastersUnder the right conditions, wildfires can form clouds and generate firestorms, which last far longer than normal thunderstorms.
Why Robots That Bend Are Better
Adults Education Science Technology SpaceRobots 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!
Four Reasons Our Brains Suck At Pandemics
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Certain cognitive biases cause humans to make unsafe decisions in a pandemic, making a terrible disease even worse.
Online Friends vs IRL Friends - Which is Better?
Adults Human Psychology Technology Relationships SocietyMore people are making friends online than ever before due to Covid-19. Are virtual friends better or worse than IRL friends?