What If
What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities
An epic exploration of possibilities. What If is a Webby Award-winning science web series that takes you on a journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities, some in distant corners of the universe, others right here on Earth. Each scenario examines a scientific theory, research or fact through a hypothetical question.
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Episodes
What If Our Universe Was Inside a Black Hole? 05.03.2026 27:02
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Exploring Triton: 5-Second Adventure 04.03.2026 26:08
Triton, Neptune's immense moon, stands out as one of the Solar System's most peculiar celestial bodies. It intriguingly orbits in reverse, conceals a potential ocean teeming with life, and is enveloped in ice volcanoes. Support us on Patreon. Get the What if book. Join our channel for perks: YouTube Membership. Interested in sponsoring or collaborating? Email us: contact@underknown.com Our other c...
Biggest Lies About Space and Dinosaurs 03.03.2026 1:20:11
Support us on Patreon: Patreon Check out our other channels: How to Survive Animalogic Aperture T-shirts and merch: What If Store What If elsewhere: Instagram: Instagram Discord: Discord Podcast: Podcast 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...
Auroras on Jupiter 02.03.2026 3:52
Jupiter has auroras larger than Earth. The JWST recently captured new images of this largest planet in our Solar System, and scientists are puzzled by the findings. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/whatifshow/membership Get the What If book: bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-book Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UCphTF9wHwhCt-BzIq-s4V-g/join Interested in sponsoring our epi...
Exploring the Unknowns of Exoplanets 27.02.2026 2:09:17
Support us on Patreon. Join us as we delve into the mysteries of exoplanets. From the potential horrors of landing on Proxima Centauri b to the stunning discoveries of Earth-like planets, we explore what living on these distant worlds might be like. Could there be life on Kepler 69c? What are the most dangerous planets in the galaxy? Discover these cosmic possibilities and more. Check out our othe...
Deadly Extinct Animals 26.02.2026 2:01:28
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Episode Shorts: What Would Dying on Pluto Be Like? 25.02.2026 4:23
Pluto isn't exactly a planet. It's a dwarf planet on the outskirts of the Solar System. It's smaller than the Earth's Moon. But even this tiny rock has ways to kill you. Huh, it's cold in here. You feel that? 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...
What Would Dying on Uranus Be Like? 24.02.2026 4:27
Uranus is a beautiful, stormy, and deadly ice giant, infamous for its fart-smelling atmosphere. It boasts the coldest atmosphere in our Solar System and offers many lethal challenges. Support us on Patreon. Get the What if book. Join this channel to get access to perks: Join Here. Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: contact@underknown.com. Our other channels: How to S...
Episode Shorts: What Would Dying on Mars Be Like? 23.02.2026 5:26
Mars is located just outside the Sun's habitable zone. It lacks water and a magnetosphere, resulting in a very thin atmosphere. Primarily composed of carbon dioxide, the Martian 'air' means you would need to wear a spacesuit at all times to survive the harsh conditions. Support us on Patreon: PatreonGet the What If book: The What If BookJoin this channel for perks: YouTube Membership Interested in...
What Would Dying on Jupiter Be Like? 20.02.2026 4:46
Being twice as massive as all the other planets in the Solar System combined, Jupiter has astronomical pressure. This planet is basically a gigantic ball of hydrogen and helium. It doesn't have a solid surface you could step on. You'd fall all the way through its atmosphere, although it wouldn't be that long of a fall for you. Support us on Patreon Get the What if book Join this channel to get acc...
If Earth Lost 1% of Oxygen Every Second 19.02.2026 22:00
You wouldn’t notice at first, but every second, the air thins a bit more. After 30 seconds, you're gasping; engines fail, and hospitals go dark. By minute two, planes crash, oceans suffocate, and the sky turns deadly. If Earth started losing 1% of its oxygen every second, this is how quickly the world would end. But how long would it take until we completely run out? Can anything survive in a zero...
The Most Brutal Ways Humanity Ends 18.02.2026 2:30:44
Support us on Patreon: Patreon link Explore cosmic and earthly disasters that could spell the end for humanity. What happens if the Earth is sucked into a black hole or collides with Mars? Discover the potential consequences of supervolcano eruptions, sudden ice melts, or an asteroid impact. What if we confront alien invasions or the evolution of killer creatures? Check out our other channels:How...
These Space Objects Collided 17.02.2026 2:03:53
Support us on Patreon: Patreon Check out our other channels: How to Survive Aperture T-shirts and merch: What If Store What If elsewhere: Instagram: Instagram Discord: Discord Podcast: Podcast 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...
What Would Dying on Venus Be Like? 16.02.2026 5:26
If you landed on Venus, this hot planet would crush you like a plastic bottle. It would be painful. Support us on Patreon: PatreonGet the What If book: What If BookJoin this channel to get access to perks: Join Channel Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: contact@underknown.com Our other channels:How to SurviveAperture T-shirts and merch: Shop What IfNewsletter: Newsle...
Future Tech That Could Save or Destroy Us All 13.02.2026 5:29
You know that feeling when you try to do a good thing and then accidentally scorch the entire planet? Yeah, the future can be terrifying. Lasers, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology are on the horizon. Soon, science will become so advanced that you could move objects with the power of your mind. Some of these advancements have the potential to end all life on Earth as we know it. Today, we...
Elon vs Trump: 10 Ways This Gets Worse 12.02.2026 5:25
When the world’s loudest president picks a fight with the world’s richest man… You don’t just watch. You brace for impact. Because this isn’t just a power struggle. It’s a battle for influence, infrastructure, and the future. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatifshow/membershipGet the What if book: http://bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-bookJoin this channel to get access to perks: http...
What Would Dying to Prehistoric Animals Be Like? 11.02.2026 30:18
From giant dinosaurs to the largest snakes ever discovered. If you were to come face to face with any of these creatures, there's a pretty good chance you'd end up dead. But how would that shake down? Well, today, we're going to show you what getting 'unalived' by these creatures would really be like. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatifshow/membershipGet the What if book: http://...
Future Tech That Could Save or Destroy Us All 10.02.2026 22:10
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Shorts: What If You Landed on Proxima Centauri b? 09.02.2026 5:29
Just four light-years away from Earth, sits the closest exoplanet that scientists have discovered: Proxima Centauri b. It could be the first exoplanet where we find extraterrestrial life. Who better to check it out than our interstellar team member, Chase? Support us on Patreon: PatreonGet the What If book: The What If BookJoin this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Membership Interested in...
Episode Shorts: What If the Moon Collided With Earth? 06.02.2026 5:23
It's been 150 days since the Moon has been on a collision course, headed right toward Earth. As the Moon gets closer, ocean tides are rising. Our cities are being flooded and destroyed. Volcanoes and earthquakes are erupting all around the world. The Moon's gravitational pull is getting stronger, and wreaking havoc on our planet. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatifshow/membership...
Better for Life: Mars or Venus? 05.02.2026 18:56
Visit today’s sponsor here to start coaching with a $50 credit. Which planet is more suitable for human habitation: Mars or Venus? While Mars might seem like the obvious choice, Venus presents a compelling case with its potentially better atmosphere and less severe gravity. On the flip side, Mars offers a more favorable surface and could potentially be terraformed. This episode explores five categ...
Episode Short: What If Jupiter Swallowed Every Planet in the Solar System? 04.02.2026 5:30
You start your day hearing wild news. Jupiter has just swallowed Saturn and it's not stopping there. Jupiter is on its way to swallow every planet in the Solar System. Jupiter has swallowed a planet before; around 4.5 billion years ago, a protoplanet slammed into the young Jupiter. How big would Jupiter get? What would you see from Earth? Would Jupiter get rings like Saturn? Support us on Patreon:...
Mars' Greatest Mysteries Explained 03.02.2026 1:47:43
Help us win a Webby by voting here. Support us on Patreon: here. From the sun going rogue to unstoppable infections and nature’s wildest disasters—today we explore every way humanity could meet its end. For our full disclaimer, please visit: here. Check out our other channels: How to Survive Aperture T-shirts and merch: here. What If elsewhere: Instagram: here Discord: here Podcast: here What If i...
What If China Invaded Taiwan? 02.02.2026 5:29
The battle lines are drawn. China is about to follow through on its long-standing threat to take over its neighbor, the island nation of Taiwan. What happens now? What could lead these two nations to the brink of war? How would the escalation begin? And if other world powers got involved, would we all be doomed? Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates Support us on Patreon: PatreonGet th...
Episode Shorts: What If a Marshmallow Hit the Earth at the Speed of Light? 30.01.2026 5:29
Imagine a marshmallow meteorite hurtling towards Earth at 99.9% of the speed of light, which is 299,792 km/s (186,282 mps). Would it disintegrate mid-air or make contact with Earth? Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates. Support us on Patreon. Get the What If book. Join this channel for perks: YouTube Membership. Interested in sponsoring or collaborating? Email us at contact@underknown...
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