What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities

Out of all the plastic we use on Earth, only 10% is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills, incinerators, or our oceans. It's estimated that 1 to 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans yearly, harming marine life, damaging ecosystems, and introducing microplastics into our food chain. If plastic disappeared tomorrow, would it save the planet or destroy modern civilization as we know it? #plas...

Explore the terrifying possibilities that could threaten humanity in 2025, including nuclear war, alien encounters, and bioengineered viruses. Which scenarios are most likely? We also consider the positive changes that might occur. This episode is conducted on behalf of Brazil Potash Corp. and funded by Outside The Box Capital Inc. For our full disclaimer, please visit: (https://bit.ly/3CuU527) Su...

Discover the possibilities of a modern-day Mosasaurus, a giant lizard monster that could be lurking in our oceans if it had evolved beyond its extinction 66 million years ago. In this episode, we explore the special traits it would need to survive today. Connect with us: - Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatifshow/membership - Get the What If book: http://bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100...

Forty light-years away, there exists a planet resembling Venus. Unlike the sweltering environment of Venus, this nearby planet, Gliese 12 b, could potentially be the next Earth. Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates: https://ontariocreates.ca Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatifshow/membership Get the What if book: http://bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-book Join this chann...

Join us on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities as we explore what might happen if extinct creatures never stopped evolving. This mini-documentary series takes you on an imaginary adventure through time, space, and chance, breaking down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining manner. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatifshow/membership. Check out our oth...

Explore the harrowing scenarios of what it would be like to die on different planets. On Venus, you'd be crushed in a matter of seconds due to its oppressive atmosphere. And Mars? That's a whole different story. Discover the unsettling truths of interplanetary demise. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatifshow/membership Get the What if book: http://bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-book J...

Explore the mysteries of Jupiter, the largest and oldest planet in our Solar System. Learn about its massive size, gas giant composition, and its formation from the remnants of the Sun. Discover fascinating insights into what might happen if you could fall into this colossal planet. This episode includes a compensated endorsement arranged between Backyard Media D/B/A Underknown and Outside The Box...

Explore the hypothetical scenario of humanity evolving into a type 6 or 7 civilization. Discover the possibilities of life, human evolution, and potential drawbacks of reaching such an advanced stage. This episode was conducted on behalf of Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd. and funded by Outside The Box Capital Inc. Please see our full disclaimer: https://bit.ly/3OUWNk4. Support us on Patreon: ht...

Imagine Earth with an even 50/50 split between continents and oceans. Our planet covered half by land and half by water. How would this change the planet as you know it? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatifshow/membership Get the What if book: http://bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-book Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphTF9wHwhCt-BzIq-s4V-g/j...

What if humans suddenly became as big as dinosaurs? Could the consequences be as astronomical as the asteroid that wiped out those prehistoric beasts? Would it be a world-ending event? Try Opera browser FOR FREE here: Opera browser Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates: Ontario Creates Support us on Patreon: PatreonGet the What If book: The What If BookJoin this channel to get access t...

Support us on Patreon. From the sun going rogue to unstoppable infections and nature’s wildest disasters—today we explore every way humanity could meet its end. This YouTube video was conducted on behalf of Onco-Innovations Ltd. (CSE: ONCO.CN | OTC: ONNVF) and was funded by Outside The Box Capital Inc. after Backyard Media d/b/a Underknown was engaged by Outside The Box Capital Inc. to advertise f...

If you've always thought our star was a bright yellow ball of fire, you were wrong. For starters, it's not yellow. It's green. Sort of. But that's not the only thing you were wrong about. Is Mercury the hottest planet? Is there any sound in space? Transcript and sources: https://whatifshow.com/things-you-were-lied-to-about-space/ Questions or concerns? Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/...

Join Peter on his mission to recreate the periodic table in real life! Discover how many elements he can gather and which ones are impossible to find. Questions or concerns? Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: inquiries@underknown.com Get our 100 best episodes in one mind-blowing book: http://bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-book...

This blue, marble-like planet looks just like Earth, but only five seconds on this hostile death-orb would kill you. Welcome to HD 189733b. This planet is enormous, even larger than Jupiter, and like Jupiter, it's entirely made of gas. Scientists classify HD 189733b as a hot Jupiter. Stay tuned for our new exciting Saturday episode where Peter, our host, will take on a real-life What If challenge!...

Let's hang out and recap some of our most watched Jupiter scenarios. Get our 100 best episodes in one mind-blowing book: http://bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-book Watch more what-if scenarios: Planet Earth: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-Earth The Cosmos: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-Cosmos Technology: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-Technology Your Body: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-Body Humanity: http://bit.ly/YT-what-...

13.8 billion years ago, the entire Universe emerged from one single point in space. This theory is known as the Big Bang and it's the most widely accepted explanation for the creation of our Universe. But what if we have this all wrong? What if the Universe didn't start like this? What else were we wrong about? Transcript and sources: https://whatifshow.com/what-if-everything-you-knew-about-the-un...

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatifshow/membership What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space, and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way. Check out our other channels:How to SurviveAperture T-shirts and...

Saturn, with its majestic rings of ice and dust, stands as one of the Solar System's most iconic planets. While its beauty is undeniable, the mysteries hidden behind its bright clouds invite exploration. In this episode, discover why walking on this gas giant's surface is an impossibility. Transcript and sources Questions or concerns? Contact us Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborati...

Stars are massive balls of fire that hold planets, asteroids, and meteorites in their gravitational grip, emitting light across their galaxies. But where do they originate? Discover the fascinating story behind the birth of these incredible orbs. Questions or concerns? Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/ Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: inquiries@underkno...

Imagine Earth as a planet-sized spaceship, increasing its speed to light speed. What would happen if Earth started orbiting the Sun so quickly? Discover the effects and experiences from the ground. Transcript and Sources: https://whatifshow.com/what-if-earth-orbited-the-sun-at-the-speed-of-light/ Questions or concerns? Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/ Interested in sponsoring our epis...

Explore how landing in snow can protect you from falls, from rooftops to mountain tops, and even from an airplane. Discover the amount of snow needed to break such extreme falls. Questions or concerns? Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/. Join this channel to access perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphTF9wHwhCt-BzIq-s4V-g/join. Check out our other channels: How to Survive, Apertur...

A dark, mysterious object has appeared at the outer edges of our Solar System, resembling the remnants of a dying star but behaving like a black hole. Discover the journey into its heart of darkness. What makes this object unique? How dangerous is its powerful gravity? And how might it become one of the Universe's strangest experiences? 00:00 What If You Fell Into a Black Neutron Star? 02:34 Thank...

Explore the fascinating idea of each planet in our Solar System having a twin. Discover where these planetary doubles might fit, why Earth 2.0 might not support life, and which planet's twin could be habitable. Transcript and sources: [What If Every Planet Had a Twin](https://whatifshow.com/what-if-every-planet-had-a-twin/) Questions or concerns? Contact us at [Underknown Contact](https://underkno...

As humans, we've always been curious about life beyond Earth. In this episode, we explore the possibilities of leaving our planet. Could we build a ring world in space, or is terraforming Venus a viable option for sustainable living? What materials would we need, and how would life on Venus differ from Earth? Before we venture into space, we ask: why should we leave Earth? Questions or concerns? C...

Explore the hypothetical transformation of Mars into a planet that is half land and half water. Discover where we might find enough water to fill Martian oceans and consider the controversial idea of using nuclear methods to transform the red planet. For more information, visit the transcript and sources: https://whatifshow.com/what-if-mars-was-half-land-and-half-water/. Questions or concerns? Con...