We have super-soldiers and been to space, but realistically, is it possible to create HALO's ringworld with our current technology?
Delve into the science of THE HUNGER GAMES's genetically modified creatures, some of their real life counterparts and how that science is being used to better mankind.
Benedict Cumberbatch plays Alan Turing in The Imitation Game, a key figure in cracking Nazi Germany's Enigma code that helped the Allies win World War II. But what's the science behind the Enigma Machine and the Bombe, the invention Turing used to decode it?
Why can't anyone but THOR lift his hammer, Mjölnir? Why does that puddle on the road disappear when you get near it? Is there every any new matter or are we all just drinking recycled dinosaur pee?
77% of people manage to keep their New Years Resolutions after a week, yet only 19% made it to two years. But don’t despair, as science has ways to help us commit to our resolution as best we can!
Valentine's Day is two days away and Cupid's getting ready to enchant the hearts of romance fanatics around the world. But what would Cupid look like in real life? How would it feel to be struck by one of his arrows?
Is there a real way we can have three separate Zelda universes? Kyle makes sense of the Legend of Zelda timeline with science.
ADVENTURE TIME takes place in the Land of Ooo, a post-apocalyptic world one thousand years after a global nuclear war. But how bad would the war have to be to wipe Earth of humanity?
What are the costs and energy specifications of the Death Star from Star Wars? It's Imperial Engineering 101.
How does DAREDEVIL protect his neighborhood despite being blind? Kyle tells you all about echolocation and how we can all be more Daredevil-like.
What is nature’s version of human clones? Identical Twins! But, how do they happen? Are they really THAT identical?
With the release of Nerdist Presents: The Hive, we have to wonder are there any NON-evil Hive minds in real life?? Kyle explores real life collective intelligence.
The Martian goes into great detail about the science of getting to Mars, but how close are we in real life? Kyle sciences the crap out of NASA’s plans.
The paralyzing fear of seeing ghosts, spirits, or alien abductions has been documented by many, but is there another common explanation? Kyle explains the science of sleep paralysis.
In the spirit of Nerdoween, we look at the biggest piece of candy ever, the Ghostbusters’ STAY PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN. Kyle examines just how massive and filling he would be.
In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie and Grandpa Joe get lifted into the air thanks to the Wonka’s Fizzy Lifting Drink, but could this work in reality? In honor of the late great Gene Wilder, Kyle takes a fizzy lifted look.
The Power Rangers have faced many of Rita Repulsa's ginormous monsters, but could her staff be the real threat? Kyle makes the science grow.
Ghost in the Shell shows us a world where people’s consciousness or “ghost” can be downloaded into another more technologically advanced body, but how would that work? Kyle weighs the options.
Every great sci-fi series has great weaponry and Mass Effect is no different! But could its Omni-Tool resemble another iconic Star Wars weapon in real life? Kyle sheds some light.
If you wanted to create the perfect replicant like in Blade Runner, giving them human memories would be necessary, but is it possible? Kyle racks his brain.
Star Wars may have Jedi masters of the Force, but could Stranger Things have the real most powerful telekinetic in Eleven? Kyle does some power lifting.
The desert world of Dune is one of science fiction's all time best, and one of the coolest aspects is the formidable sandworm. These giant creatures are sure to inspire fear to anyone on Arrakis, but how exactly do these colossal worms move through the sand they inhabit? Kyle throws on his stillsuit in search of answers.
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 remains an all-time favorite among fans, and includes one of the most iconic moments in all super hero movie history. The action packed scene finds Spider-Man trying to stop a speeding train with nothing but his super strength and spider silk. It's a classic scene, but would Spidey really have been able to stop that train? Kyle swings in for answers.
Super Mario 64 brought everyone's favorite plumber into the 3rd dimension, and with him, his long time nemesis, Bowser. In their first 3D boss battle, Mario must grab Bowser by his tail, spin him around, and throw him towards a series of bombs in order to defeat his spiky foe. However, just what would it take for the pint sized Mario to physically lift and throw the colossal Bowser? Kyle takes a trip to the Mushroom Kingdom to get to the bottom of it.
Everyone knows One-Punch Man gets its name from the satirical strength of the show's protagonist Saitama, who can easily defeat opponents with literally one punch. While it is mostly played for laughs at how effortlessly he crushes villains, just how powerful would Saitama be if he actually tried to exert his full strength? Kyle takes a trip to City-Z to put our deadpan hero to the test.
Marvel has kept the secrets of Avengers: Endgame close to the chest, but that hasn't stopped fans from speculating how Earth's Mightiest Heroes will defeat the all powerful Thanos. Possibly the most bizarre theory comes from a popular internet meme, which suggests the ultimate way to bring down the Mad Titan is to have Ant-Man sneak his way into Thanos' backside and explode out of him like a big purple balloon. As absurd and humorous as it may seem, could this plan actually work? Kyle enters the quantum realm to find out just how worried Thanos should be.
For Game of Thrones fans winter is finally here, and with it comes the long foreshadowed White Walkers. These foes have proven to be a dangerous threat for many reasons, but one of the biggest is their seeming imperviousness to the average weapons of the Seven Kingdoms. We've witnessed firsthand what happens when one goes up against a White Walker's icy weapon, but is it really possible for steel to shatter under extreme temperatures the way it's seen on the show? Kyle takes on the black and heads beyond the wall for answers.
With all six Infinity Stones and a snap of the fingers, Thanos achieved his goal of wiping out half the life in the universe. While those who got dusted appeared to be random, is there actually a scientific explanation to how the Infinity Gauntlet determined everyone's fate? Some people move on, but not Kyle.
Since the beginning of the Pokemon phenomenon, the villain Mewtwo has stood out as a fan favorite. Easily one of the biggest reasons for his popularity is the mysterious origin of his creation. Unlike normal Pokemon, Mewtwo was created by scientists in an attempt to clone the legendary Mew, but is this sort of cloning science really possible? Kyle stocks up on Pokeballs and ventures into the tall grass in search of answers.
If you've already seen the epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga, you probably have a few questions as to how exactly the Avengers plan worked out. Thankfully Kyle has assembled his own science gauntlet and is here to break it all down on this week's super sized episode.
The epic conclusion to Avengers: Endgame saw Iron Man deliver the finishing blow using his own Infinity Gauntlet to save the day. It was an iconic moment that ultimately came with a heavy cost, but what exactly happened to Tony Stark when he used the stones? Kyle sets out on his own time heist in search of answers.
The idea of immortality has long been a prominent fixture in storytelling, and serves as a much sought after goal even here in real life. The ability to live forever, free of the limitations of the human body's natural life cycle, seems like a logical aspiration, but do you really want to live forever? Kyle takes a closer look at the prospect of cheating death, and its real world implications.
The King of the Monsters and his fellow colossal companions have been trampling their way across film history for decades. They've all seen updates, redesign, and even a few growth spurts over the years, but are Godzilla's winged co-stars big enough? Kyle takes flight as he explores this kaiju conundrum.
Since his debut in the MCU, Ant-Man has grown to be one of the most valuable Avengers, even playing a crucial role in Endgame. However, even with his extraordinary skillset and powers, could the pint-sized super hero be destroyed by a simple magnifying glass like his insect namesake? Kyle takes a closer look.
Defending the planet isn't easy, but with the help of some advanced alien technology, the Men in Black have managed to keep the Earth safe from a variety of intergalactic threats. One of the most famous weapons in their arsenal happens to also be one of the smallest. As seen throughout the films, the Noisy Cricket packs a serious punch, but can science tell us just how powerful this tiny weapon is? Agent K suits up as he breaks it all down.
Being the "God of Thunder", many fans assumed this naturally meant Thor should be immune to all forms of electricity. However, in the film, Thor: Ragnarok, we saw several instances where the hero is not only effected, but fulled incapacitated tasers and other electricity based weapons. This aspect of the film left many fans scratching their heads, but does this shocking development actually make sense for everyone's favorite Asgardian? Kyle summons the Bifrost and hunts for answers.
With the release of the highly acclaimed HBO mini-series, Chernobyl has once again caught the attention of the world. While the dramatization of the events portrayed on the show offered audiences a compelling narrative, there is still much more to understand about this disaster and its lasting impact. Kyle takes an in depth look at not only how the Chernobyl meltdown came to happen, but how its aftermath will continue to haunt us for centuries.
Everyone knows that when you're bitten by a radioactive animal, you get superpowers... right? Kyle weaves a web of facts and math to ensnare the truth.
World ending disasters are common place in science fiction, and usually an inventive plan is required to save the day. In the new Chinese film, The Wandering Earth, a truly unique solution is presented when the human race discovers that the Sun is dying and will soon expand, destroying the Earth-- turn the planet into it's own spaceship by building thrusters along the surface and moving it out of the Solar System. Kyle takes a closer look to find out just what it would take to pull off such a plan.
What's more classic than seeing a hero swoop in at the last minute to catch a civilian falling through the air? It's an exciting way of showcasing a character's abilities, but is it really as safe as the movies make it out to be? Kyle takes a closer look at the potential consequences of this seemingly helpful service.
Even if you aren't a huge Aquaman fan, most people still know that he's a superhero that is capable of surviving and fighting crime both on land and underwater. So the question of whether or not it's possible for Aquaman to drown might seem like it has a pretty obvious answer, right? Well Kyle dives in to find out if there's more to this not so simple idea.
The Joker has been one of the Dark Knight's most iconic foes for decades. Everyone knows there's something wrong with the Joker, but is there actually a medical explanation to what makes him tick? Kyle checks into Arkham to investigate.
It's been over three decades since the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, and while the area remains unsafe for humans to return for long term inhabitation, the wildlife has remained and undergone its own changes in that time. While many might image that sort of radiation would result in bizarre mutations like two-headed deer or giant insects, could the aftermath of such an event actually be positive for the plants and animals that remained? Kyle ventures into the Exclusion Zone to take a closer look.
What were the chances that the first nuclear blast would set the entire Earth on fire?
What would it take to turn Jupiter into a star? Science, of course! Kyle breaks down the process of stellification.
Is it possible to make Mars inhabitable by nuking the surface? Kyle breaks down the possibility of atomic terraforming.
How exactly do the senzu beans in Dragon Ball work? Kyle takes a closer look at those magical healing plants.
How did science push past a barrier for optical microscopes and law of physics that stood firmly for 146 years? Kyle explains this Nobel Prize-worthy technology and what our best researchers and real-life superheroes are using it for today.
Kyle discusses the history and science of the most famous almost-made space weapon: PROJECT THOR. He's not a supervillain.
Kyle explores physics phenomena that apparently break the SPEED OF LIGHT, and does the math on a totally NOT EVIL F.T.L. machine.
If any supervillain is criminally insane, it has to be The Joker right? But would any real lawyer want him to plead insanity? Kyle puts the Clown Prince of Crime on trial.
What would it feel like for a fiery FALCON PUNCH to fly into your face? Kyle has the super science.
Dr. Manhattan is one of the most powerful characters in all of pop culture, but how can a human go from normal, to naked nuclear god?
Does anime-style running actually make you faster? I asked a gold medalist to help me tackle this trope.
Magic: The Gathering is famously complicated, but did you know it is complicated enough to make a computer inside of? Witness a world first in this week’s episode!
What would it take to steal the only road car currently crossing the cosmos? Kyle outlines a villainous plan that he totally doesn’t approve of.
Most people on the planet probably know what a lightsaber is, but what is the DARKSABER, and how might it work?
Could giant gravitational machines be the secret to true interstellar travel?
What’s the best frickin’ laser beam to attach to a shark’s head? Kyle gets his evil doctorate.
Would true super serums take you from zero to hero? Or would they tackle the real supervillains of human life?
How does Force Lightning work, and how powerful would it have to be to fry up some Jedi?
Inside a volcano may seem like the perfect place to stage supervillain schemes, but is it actually one of the worst possible places for your base?
Being a Witcher means walking a path of monsters and magic, but is there a way to make a Geralt of Rivia... for real?
Some creatures can theoretically survive a fall from ANY height. How? Kyle explains the science of fall damage.
You might think Star Wars' sarlacc monster is pretty lazy, as it spends most of its life at the bottom of a hole waiting for food to fall in its maw. It turns out that it's actually a very clever engineer -- and Kyle has the physics to prove it!
A Witcher carries two swords -- one of iron for men and beasts, and the other coated in silver for monsters. But what is it about silver that makes it so good for supernatural slaying? Kyle cuts through the mystery... with science!
What would happen to humanity if the sun went supernova?
Is the Flash so fast that we've been getting his color's wrong this whole time?
Just how fast is everyone's favorite hedgehog?
Welcome to the first vlog! Kyle digs deeper into Xenomorph acid blood vs Darth Vader's lightsaber, the explosive results, and responds to your comments!
Kyle goes full Super Saiyan, introduces his new Mane-Tain segment, and responds to your comments!
Kyle racks his vi-brain-ium to look at why Black Panther's suit doesn't kill T'challa and responds to your comments!
Kyle talks more about Poison Ivy, poisonous birds, poison vs venom, and responds to your comments!
Vibranium was a game changer for Wakanda, but would it also be one for football? Kyle explores this and responds to your comments!
Kyle ponders why a supervillain would punch Superman into the sun, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks Jaeger pilot multitasking, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses making diamonds from the carbon based bodies of human, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses lightsabers as rockets, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle explores the potentials of quantum tunneling elsewhere, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle reveals why the Death Star was not flawed, responds to your comments, and more.
Kyle discuss the fastest man alive's crazy diet, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle takes a swing at Monster Sword physics, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle breaks down protons even further, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle pits the god of thunder vs the weapon of the Jedi, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle takes a deeper cut into katanas, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle explores hyperspace, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle looks at the other effect of superhero moves, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses Link in time and space, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses ending the universe with a snap, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle figures out if you can outrun a raptor, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle rethinks body temperature, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle dives into an Ant-Man black hole, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks extraterrestrial hearing, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle debates if you could box a zombie, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle looks at deadly stares, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks lung and tire capacity, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle makes sense of Jedi DNA, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle examines what the effects of the Hulk launching into space would be, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses Goku's training gains, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle looks at wi-fi vision, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses spider temperature senses, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses Predator evolution, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle feels the need for feline speed, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle debates lasers vs steam, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle examines the Venom within us all, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks teleporting around the globe, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle looks at even bigger blood suckers, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses gunslinger perception, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle debunks the Fallout Vault Boy myth, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks spiders in zero gravity, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle matches Blastoise and steel, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks The Flash vs a tornado, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses mega powered cities, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks bat safety, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses deflating fish, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses the fastest man alive's grossest diet alive, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks key information, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks Jurassic Park's technically accurate Raptors, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks pronged weaponry, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses airlines' pest problem, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses Gambit's ultimate deck, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses interstellar phone calls, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks Poison Ivy's deadliest allies, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses Link's parkour prowess, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses even more ways to kill Wolverine with science, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses the science behind Captain Marvel's blue blood, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses a real world counterpart to the creatures of Dune, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses exactly how much spider silk Peter Parker would need to stop that train, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses which of the two Nintendo icons is truly stronger, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses how the speed of sound would effect Saitama's serious punch, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses how to improve Ant-Man's sneak attack, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses a sword ice and fire, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses random number generators, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses G.M.O. Mew, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses Captain America, responds to your comments, and more!
In honor of the channel crossing 1 million subscribers, Kyle reacts to previous episodes.
In space, you may be tempted to unwind with your favorite adult beverage after a long day of cosmic adventures, but unfortunately for astronauts like Sterling Archer, alcohol and space just don't mix. In the premiere episode, Dr. Moo gives Archer the rundown of what exactly happens to the human body in space, and why it's better to leave the martini glasses at home on Earth.
Kyle discusses The Science of Mortal Kombat, responds to your comments, and more!
You may have seen the idea of multiple universes in some of your favorite science fiction shows like Rick & Morty and Futurama, but what exactly is the science behind this complex theory? Dr.Moo takes a trip across the multiverse to find out whether this classic sci-fi trope is science fact or fiction.
Kyle discusses the downside of immortality, responds to your comments, and more!
While gremlins, goblins, and Mr. Burns may think it sounds like a good idea, would a world without the Sun even be possible? Dr. Moo sheds some light on this dark prospect.
Kyle discusses nuclear breath, responds to your comments, and more!
The mystery of space and its endless possibilities provides an exciting final frontier for humanity. However, is space just too big for us to explore? Science fiction has brought us creative solutions to the challenges of space travel, but just how realistic and helpful would cryo freezing or hyperspace really be in helping us travel across the cosmos? Dr. Moo blasts off in search of answers.
Kyle discusses what would happen if you managed to explode Ant-Man, responds to your comments, and more!
Sails have been helping us travel across water for centuries, but could this same idea help us travel across space? Dr. Moo breaks down the incredible technology of solar sails and how they're shaping the future of space exploration.
Kyle discusses the Men in Black's most dangerous weapon, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses Thor's shocking weakness, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle dives into more details of the Chernobyl disaster, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses what happens when you put The Flash on wheels, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle commemorates the anniversary of the moon landing, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle sends coded messages to Mars, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks how to defeat Aquaman, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks "Mad Clown Disease", responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks life in Chernobyl, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks about the doomsday, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks about slaying dragons, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks about black holes, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks Mars' atmosphere, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks senzu bean nutritional facts, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks Project THOR, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks faster-than-light blades, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses the Joker's legal defense, responds to your comments, and more!
Thanks for watching, Super Nerds! One number I forgot -- if you stacked all Bezos' $1 bills, the stack would pass the orbit of the International Space Station... 30 times over.
Kyle discusses creative cooking techniques, responds to your comments, and more!
In The Outer Worlds humanity has built colonies on the farthest reaches of the galaxy. But what truly stands in the way of humanity making our place in the stars? Turns out - it's a lot! Dr. Moo breaks down all the work that needs to be done so we can survive on and terraform planets like the ones in The Outer Worlds.
Kyle discusses what happens when you teleport, responds to your comments, and more!
How would some of our favorite science fiction and fantasy worlds work in our real universe? Could J.R.R. Tolkien's Arda really start out flat and still support life? Would a real-life human ever be able to stare at twin setting sunsets before heading off on an adventure like Luke Skywalker in Star Wars? Join Dr. Moo as she explores just how realistic these can be.
Kyle discusses Naruto's running style, responds to your comments, and more!
Which is more important to space exploration in the long run: Government agencies or private corporations? With several big-name private companies in the space exploration game, which will control the future of space travel? Join Dr. Moo as she delves into this problem through the fictional lens.
Kyle discusses the impossibilities of Magic: The Gathering, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses the origin of fossil fuels, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses man-made rocks, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle graphs some data (nefariously), responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle talks about invading cat armies, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle discusses octopus blood, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle marvels at the Hoover Dam, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle celebrates the holidays with squid brains, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle tries to spread New Year's cheer with statistics, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle performs an astronomical reading, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle designs a Star Wars-themed ball pit, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle introduces you to the word "gigantotherm", responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle practices his Polish pronunciation, responds to your comments, and more!
Kyle chats about the apocalypse, responds to your comments, and more!
With the looming threat of an incoming asteroid in our planet’s vicinity, the facts may not be as scary as it seems.
Keeping your hands clean is the best way to stop the spread of diseases, but what can you do if you are out of soap or hand sanitizer? You can make your own hand sanitizer at home!
To help the environment it is good practice to recycle all the plastic items we use every day, but how much of that plastic actually gets recycled? Let's break down the facts!
Ice cream and other frozen treats are some our favorite sweet foods to eat, but why are they so painful? Why do we get brain freeze?
From humans to animals we all have one thing in common, we all yawn! Although, it's still a mystery why we yawn. What is a yawn and why do we do it?
The CDC is giving out a multitude of rules for people to follow to stop the spread of Covid-19, but one of those rules is just so hard to stop. Not touching your face seems like an easy task, but why is this habit so dang hard to break and why is it a big deal if we do touch our face?
While most of the planets we know of are spherical, can a whole planet be shaped by an American Football? We dive into the discoveries of such a planet and why scientists believe how a planet might be shaped this way.
Have you ever thought "Why do my fingers and toes get all wrinkly when put in water for a long time?" Well we have the answer for you with Dr. Moo! This reaction to water still puzzles scientists to this day, but what are the leading theories? We break it all down right here!
No two snowflakes are exactly the same. Can that actually be true? With an extraordinary amount of snowflakes that drop in a single area, how can no two be the same? We break down what might set snowflakes apart even if it means going down to the microscopic level.
As if people didn't have enough problems, now there are Murder Hornets here to wreck havoc on the environment! Wy are they so dangerous? Are they more dangerous to humans or to other animals? Is there anything we can do to stop this invasion? We break it all down right here.
Medicine and general healing practices have been around for thousands of years, but which of those methods are still used to this day? Dr. Moo breaks down some of the biggest medicines that have stood the test of time and have shaped how we heal people in the modern era.
Was the T-Rex and other Theropods more suited to walk than run? Dr. Moo breaks down how we have been lied to about just how fast and how able a T-rex could run or even walk while chasing its next meal.