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Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell

2013 - 16 seasons 619 eps TV-PG

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16 min

S2025 · E1 · Feb 4, 2025

What Actual Aliens Might Look Like Episode 1

Humans assume aliens look human. But why would they? Let's explore what life might actually look like in strange, distant worlds.

15 min

S2025 · E2 · Feb 25, 2025

If You Eat Meat You Should Know This Episode 2

Most of us love animals but also eat meat. Unfortunately, most animals we eat live in truly horrible conditions. We don’t torture them for better meat, just for cheaper meat. If we all paid just a bit more, we could avoid most animal suffering – often just for a few cents per meal. What would it truly cost us to avoid animal torture and still eat meat?

11 min

S2025 · E6 · May 6, 2025

What If It Rains Bananas For A Single Day? (Spoiler: It's Bad) Episode 6

Can jellyfish power Tokyo? What would happen if it rained bananas for a day? We're taking two of your most absurd (and brilliant) questions and answer them with real science.

11 min

S2025 · E8 · Jun 3, 2025

How Nuclear Flies Protect You from Flesh-Eating Parasites Episode 8

A war has been raging for decades in the jungles of Panama, as we fight one of the most terrifying parasites on Earth. It is so relentless that our best defense is to drop 100 million radiation-blasted, flesh-eating flies from the sky – every week. It’s one of the most successful biological campaigns in history, but it’s a war we can never stop fighting… and one we can’t afford to lose.

11 min

S2025 · E9 · Jul 1, 2025

When Your Body Attacks Itself – Autoimmune Episode 9

What happens when the immune system meant to protect you becomes your worst enemy? This is the betrayal of autoimmune diseases like Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease, lupus, Crohn’s disease, and many others. What exactly goes on in your body and why does it happen in the first place?

12 min

S2025 · E12 · Aug 19, 2025

The Drug To Master Reality Episode 12

From study sessions to dance floors, amphetamines can feel like a shortcut to superhuman focus and energy. Why do they work so well? What happens to your body once you take them? And what toll does it take on your health?

12 min

S2025 · E17 · Oct 7, 2025

AI Slop Is Destroying The Internet Episode 17

AI-generated content is flooding the internet, from videos and music to news and books. On top of that, generative AI is making false information look more convincing than ever. We're entering a new era of information overload, and figuring out what's real and what's not is becoming more and more of a challenge. While AI slop is slowly changing the internet as we know it, one thing is certain: kurzgesagt videos will always remain human-made.

14 min

S2025 · E18 · Nov 4, 2025

You Need To Quit Weed. Episode 18

Weed is often seen as harmless, and in some cases, even helpful. But for many people, it can slowly become a serious problem, especially as they approach their twenties or thirties. Today, we take a closer look at how long-term daily use can affect your relationships, motivation, mental health, and life in general. Can it really be used safely? How easy is it for weed to turn into an addiction?

12 min

S2025 · E20 · Nov 18, 2025

The Fat Problem Episode 20

Fat is not just stored energy, it’s a complex organ that controls crucial hormones and communicates with your brain, immune system, and metabolism. It's one of the most powerful organs, but it can be one of the most dangerous ones, as well. When there’s too much of it, fat can trigger inflammation, disrupt hormonal balance, increase your risk for nearly every major disease, and significantly shorten your life. What is fat really, and how does it function? When does it become dangerous and can the damage caused by excessive amounts of fat be reversed?

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Kurzgesagt (German for "in a nutshell") is a Munich based design studio with a distinctive perspective on design and animation within the fields of education, science and commerce. Founded in 2012 by Philipp Dettmer & Stephan Rether, the studio engages in information design projects of all kinds. We love science, minimalism, colors and music. But most of all combining them to tell stories.

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Philipp Dettmer

Total runtime 103h 10m · Episode length 10 min · Country Germany

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July 11, 2013

Latest episode

October 27, 2026

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YouTube

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Germany

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Episode length

10 min

Total runtime

103h 10m

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English

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Germany

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English

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