Episodes

1. How Evolution Works

The mechanisms of evolution explained in one video. The theory of evolution explains how the enormous variety of life could come into existence. How it is possible for primitive life forms to spawn the millions of different creatures, that exist today. Unfortunately, evolution is often misunderstood, because it's mechanisms seem counter intuitive.

2. The Solar System — Our Home in Space

An info-graphic trip through the wonders of the Solar system.

3. Fracking Explained: Opportunity or Danger

Fracking explained in five minutes.

4. The Gulf Stream Explained

Learn about the role of the sea in global warming.

5. How the Stock Exchange Works (For Dummies)

Why are there stocks at all?

6. The History and Future of Everything — Time

How much time do you have left?

Overview

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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