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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.
Episodes
What If: Science, Theory, and PossibilitiesExploring a Billion Years Into the Future
Imagine traveling through time to witness the distant future of Earth. What transformations await over the next billion years? Would our planet be a volcanic…
What If: Science, Theory, and PossibilitiesWhat If No One Ever Died
Human life expectancy is getting longer. In 1910, humans in the United States were only expected to live 40 to 50 years. Now, in just over a century, we've…
What If: Science, Theory, and PossibilitiesWhat If You Ate Sugar for a Month? with Gary Taubes
Explore the health effects of consuming only sugar for an entire month with Gary Taubes, author of 'The Case Against Sugar'. Join hosts Peter and Richard as…
What If: Science, Theory, and PossibilitiesWhat If the Earth Was Actually Flat?
Explore the intriguing concept of a flat Earth. Imagine the Earth's edge, a mesmerizing flat Earth solar eclipse, diagonally growing trees, and the great wall…
What If: Science, Theory, and PossibilitiesThe First 48 Hours After Aliens Make Contact
Aliens have invaded Earth. They're not here to play; they're here for our resources, our planet, and maybe even you! Alternatively, could this be a beneficial…
What If: Science, Theory, and PossibilitiesWhat Was Earth Like 2 Billion Years Ago?
Let's step back. 2 billion years back into Earth's evolution. A time full of life. But also mass extinction. An invisible killer was on the loose, ready to…
What If: Science, Theory, and PossibilitiesSpending 5 Seconds on Io
Explore Io, one of Jupiter's largest moons, known for its extreme landscape. With lakes of molten lava larger than cities and massive volcanic eruptions, Io…