What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities

By What If

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 univ... more

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January 16, 2026 The Most Painful Deaths in Space
In this intriguing episode, explore the nine most horrific ways to die in space, as we journey to the most dangerous places in the cosmos. From solar flares to black holes, discover the gruesome realities of space exploration.

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00:00: The Most Painful Deaths You Can Experience in Space
00:37: Solar Flares
03:06: Gravity Well Trap
05:33: Atmospheric Reentry
07:26: Orbital Debris Collision
09:37: Extreme Freezing
12:07: Decompression
13:43: Oxygen Leak
14:49: Black Holes

#space #deaths #solarflares #gravitywell #atmosphericreentry #orbitaldebris #extremefreezing #decompression #oxygenleak #blackholes #cosmos #nasa #science

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21min
January 15, 2026 What If the Moon Collided With Earth?
It's been 150 days since the Moon has been on a collision course toward Earth. As the Moon approaches, ocean tides rise, cities are flooded and destroyed, and volcanoes and earthquakes erupt worldwide. The Moon's gravitational pull grows stronger, causing havoc on our planet.
00:00: What If Earth Collided With the Moon?
00:29: Timeline: One Year Until Moon Hits Earth
01:31: Importance of the Moon’s Position
02:20: Potential Climate Shifts
03:00: Moon at 250,000 km from Earth
03:52: Theia Impact and Moon Formation
04:17: Interview with Dr. Gordon Osinski
06:26: Moon at 100,000 km from Earth
07:53: Historical Evidence of Higher Tides
10:01: 100 Days Until Impact
11:19: Potential Solutions: NASA’s DART Mission
12:00: Roche Limit
12:21: Moon at 18,000 km
13:02: Formation of an Asteroid Ring Around Earth
13:45: Global Cooling and Ecosystem Collapse
14:56: Space Travel Becomes Impossible (Debris Barrier)
15:25: Long-Term Effects: Humanity’s Survival
16:33: Potential Ring Formation Around Earth
17:46: Survival Strategies

#Moon #Earth #collision #tides #volcanoes #earthquakes #gravitationalpull #NASA #DARTMission #TheiaImpact #RocheLimit #asteroidring #globalcooling #spacetravel #survivalstrategies

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23min
January 14, 2026 Landing on Proxima Centauri-B
Explore the thrilling possibilities of landing on Proxima Centauri b, the closest exoplanet to Earth located four light-years away. Join our interstellar team member, Chase, as he investigates potential extraterrestrial life and navigates the challenges of this intriguing red dwarf star system. Discover the habitable zone, the dangers of atmospheric stripping, and the fascinating terminator zone. Learn more about transit spectroscopy and Chase's adventures in the night zone.
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Produced by Underknown: https://underknown.com
00:00: Introduction to landing on Proxima Centauri-B
01:18: Discussing the distance and star system
02:27: Landing on Proxima Centauri b
02:56: Exploring the habitable zone
03:20: Characteristics of the red dwarf star
04:10: Dangers of Proxima Centauri b
05:05: Impact of atmospheric stripping
05:50: Understanding a tidally locked planet
06:56: Insights into the terminator zone
08:28: Learning about transit spectroscopy
09:39: Chase explores the night zone
10:41: Chase gets lost in darkness
11:50: Chase returns from the exploration

#ProximaCentaurib #exoplanet #extraterrestriallife #reddwarfstar #habitablezone #atmosphericstripping #tidallylocked #terminatorzone #transitspectroscopy #spaceexploration #astronomy

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17min
January 13, 2026 Living on Jupiter's Moons
Did you know that Jupiter has 95 moons? And some of them are really big, like planet-sized big. I'm going to populate these big moons of Jupiter, and see which one isn't gonna kill me.

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Whatsapp: WhatsApp Channel
Instagram: Instagram
Twitter: Twitter
Facebook: Facebook

Produced by Underknown: Underknown

00:00:00: What If You Lived on the Moons of Jupiter?
00:01:14: Building on Callisto
00:03:29: Radiation on Callisto
00:05:11: Moving to Ganymede
00:08:39: Arriving on Europa
00:11:58: Exploring Io

#Jupiter #moons #Callisto #Ganymede #Europa #Io #space #nasa #cosmos #universe

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18min
January 12, 2026 What If We Destroyed a Black Hole?
A black hole is heading straight for Earth. Instead of letting it consume us, we're on a mission to destroy it. We'll use everything from nukes to advanced, possibly inaccessible technology, and maybe even a white hole.
Is it possible to destroy a black hole? Enough questions; we have a critical mission—humanity's extinction is on the line.

Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates.

Support us on Patreon.
Get the What If book: here.
Join this channel to get access to perks: here.
Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: [email protected]

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How to Survive: here.
Aperture: here.

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Newsletter: here.

What If elsewhere:
Discord: join.
Whatsapp: join.
Instagram: follow.
Twitter: follow.
Facebook: like.

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#blackhole #space #technology #nukes #whitehole #humanextinction #OntarioCreates #Patreon

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16min
January 09, 2026 Everything That Could Go Wrong With Rocky Planets
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.

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#rockyplanets #hypotheticalworlds #space #time #science #cosmos #earth #universe #disaster

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1h 22min
January 08, 2026 Living in the Cambrian Period: A Journey 500 Million Years Back
You've traveled 500 million years into the past to experience some of the most dangerous seas and alien organisms ever to exist on Earth. Welcome to the Cambrian Period.

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00:00: Introduction to living in the Cambrian Period
00:38: Exploring the Cambrian Period
01:54: The Cambrian Explosion
04:53: Understanding the environment

#CambrianPeriod #CambrianExplosion #endangeredspecies #Alienorganisms #PlanetWild #WhatIf

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10min
January 07, 2026 Leaving Earth: Megastructures That Could Save Humanity
Explore the fascinating world of megastructures that might one day save humanity. Dive into the hypothetical scenarios and innovative concepts that challenge our understanding of space and human survival.

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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.

Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: Underknown
Contact us at Contact

#megastructures #humanity #space #hypotheticalworlds #innovation #shorts #AI #OpusClip #WhatIf

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1h 6min
January 06, 2026The Scariest Things In The Ocean You Didn't Know Existed
Though it may not seem like it, the ocean is a much more terrifying place than the cosmos. From hideous, alien-like creatures to the mysteries that lie below the sea, these are just some of the reasons why the ocean is scarier than space.

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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.

Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: https://underknown.com

Contact us at https://underknown.com/contact/

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00:00: Oceans Have Black Holes
00:53: Alien-Like Creatures
01:22: Mysterious Ocean Floor
01:49: Killer Ocean
02:16: Rising Sea Levels
03:35: Lack of Light
04:41: Hurricanes
04:58: Tsunamis
05:21: Getting Lost
05:59: Lightning
06:15: Deadly Bacteria
06:40: Garbage Patch

#ocean #scary #deepwater #alien-likecreatures #mysteries #space #sealevels #hurricanes #tsunamis #lightning #bacteria #garbagepatch

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11min
January 05, 2026 Scientists Discover the Bermuda Triangle of Space
Did you know there's a mysterious area in space where astronauts face communication blackouts, extreme radiation, and spaceship malfunctions?
00:00 Bermuda Triangle of Space
02:26 South Atlantic Anomaly
03:03 Hubble Telescope
05:00 NASA
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Watch what-if scenarios by topic:
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-if-Humanity
T-shirts and merch: http://bit.ly/whatifstore
Suggest an episode: http://bit.ly/suggest-whatif
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/whatif-newsletter
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Discord: https://discord.gg/Bj5UnspbwE
Twitter: http://bit.ly/whatif-twitter
Facebook: http://bit.ly/facebook-whatif
What If in Spanish: http://bit.ly/YT-Spanish-what-if
What If is a mini-documentary web series that explores hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an epic journey through time, space, and chance while we simplify complex subjects in an entertaining way.
Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: https://underknown.com

00:00: Bermuda Triangle of Space
02:26: South Atlantic Anomaly
03:03: Hubble Telescope
05:00: NASA

#BermudaTriangleofSpace #astronauts #radiation #spaceships #SouthAtlanticAnomaly #HubbleTelescope #NASA #mystery

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