Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell 2013
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Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell is a television series first released in 2013. Catalogued under Documentary, Animation.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 245
- Runtime
- 10 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 11, 2013
- Last aired
- Aug 4, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- DE
- Networks
- YouTube
- Genres
- Documentary, Animation
- Updated
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“Discover a unique perspective on science, education, and animation from a Munich based design studio.”
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- combines science and design
- engaging animated storytelling
- distinctive minimalist aesthetic
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Watch it if you enjoy educational animation projects that combine science, minimalism, colors, and music to tell stories.
The content focuses on education, science, and commerce through animation and design.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 How Evolution Works Jul 11, 2013
- E2 The Solar System — Our Home in Space Aug 22, 2013
- E3 Fracking Explained: Opportunity or Danger Sep 3, 2013
- E4 The Gulf Stream Explained Oct 11, 2013
- E5 How the Stock Exchange Works (For Dummies) Nov 23, 2013
- E6 The History and Future of Everything — Time Dec 19, 2013
Season 2 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide →- E1 Three Ways to Destroy the Universe Feb 3, 2014
- E2 The Beginning of Everything — The Big Bang Mar 3, 2014
- E3 Who Invented the Internet? And Why? Apr 10, 2014
- E4 How Big Is the Moon? (MM#1) May 5, 2014
- E5 The Moons of Mars Explained — Phobos & Deimos (MM#2) May 14, 2014
- E6 How to Catch a Dwarf Planet — Triton (MM#3) May 26, 2014
- E7 Are You Alone? (In the Universe) Jun 2, 2014
- E8 Iraq Explained — ISIS, Syria and War Jun 19, 2014
- E9 The Immune System Explained I — Bacteria Infection Jul 1, 2014
- E10 Everything You Need to Know About Planet Earth Aug 4, 2014
- E11 Atoms as Big as Mountains — Neutron Stars Explained Sep 3, 2014
- E12 Is War Over? — A Paradox Explained Oct 9, 2014
- E13 The Ebola Virus Explained — How Your Body Fights for Survival Nov 6, 2014
- E14 What Is Life? Is Death Real? Dec 14, 2014
- E15 The Ultimate Conspiracy Debunker Dec 18, 2014
Season 3 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide →- E1 How Small Is an Atom? (Spoiler: Very Small) Jan 20, 2015
- E2 Measles Explained — Vaccinate or Not? Feb 24, 2015
- E3 Banking Explained — Money and Credit Mar 12, 2015
- E4 Nuclear Energy Explained: How Does It Work? (1/3) Mar 26, 2015
- E5 3 Reasons Why Nuclear Energy Is Terrible! (2/3) Apr 1, 2015
- E6 3 Reasons Why Nuclear Energy Is Awesome! (3/3) Apr 1, 2015
- E7 The Fermi Paradox — Where Are All the Aliens? May 6, 2015
- E8 The Fermi Paradox II — Solutions and Ideas Jun 4, 2015
- E9 The Death of Bees Explained — Parasites, Poison and Humans Jul 9, 2015
- E10 What if There Was a Black Hole in Your Pocket? Jul 16, 2015
- E11 What Is Dark Matter and Dark Energy? Aug 6, 2015
- E12 The European Refugee Crisis and Syria Explained Sep 1, 2015
- E13 Addiction Oct 1, 2015
- E14 What Is Light? Oct 15, 2015
- E15 How Facebook Is Stealing Billions of Views Nov 10, 2015
- E16 Quantum Computers Explained — Limits of Human Technology Dec 8, 2015
- E17 Black Holes Explained — From Birth to Death Dec 15, 2015
- E18 What Is Something? Dec 23, 2015
Season 4 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide →- E1 The Last Star in the Universe — Red Dwarfs Explained Jan 31, 2016
- E2 Why the War on Drugs Is a Huge Failure Mar 1, 2016
- E3 The Antibiotic Apocalypse Explained Mar 16, 2016
- E4 Space Elevator — Science Fiction or the Future of Mankind? Apr 8, 2016
- E5 Safe and Sorry — Terrorism & Mass Surveillance Apr 14, 2016
- E6 How Far Can We Go? Limits of Humanity (old version) May 12, 2016
- E7 What Are You? May 31, 2016
- E8 What Happened Before History? Human Origins Jun 23, 2016
- E9 Death From Space — Gamma-Ray Bursts Explained Jul 31, 2016
- E10 Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever — CRISPR Aug 10, 2016
- E11 Genetic Engineering and Diseases — Gene Drive & Malaria Sep 21, 2016
- E12 The Most Efficient Way to Destroy the Universe — False Vacuum Oct 21, 2016
- E13 Fusion Energy Explained — Future or Failure Nov 10, 2016
- E14 The Most Gruesome Parasites — Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Nov 30, 2016
- E15 A New History for Humanity — The Human Era Dec 7, 2016
- E16 Overpopulation — The Human Explosion Explained Dec 22, 2016
Season 5 · 17 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide →- E1 Why Earth Is a Prison and How to Escape It Feb 1, 2017
- E2 Do Robots Deserve Rights? What If Machines Become Conscious? Feb 23, 2017
- E3 Are GMOs Good or Bad? Genetic Engineering & Our Food Mar 30, 2017
- E4 Is the European Union Worth It or Should We End It? Apr 13, 2017
- E5 The Last Light Before Eternal Darkness — White Dwarfs & Black Dwarfs May 4, 2017
- E6 The Rise of the Machines — Why Automation Is Different This Time Jun 8, 2017
- E7 Optimistic Nihilism Jul 26, 2017
- E8 What Happens If We Throw an Elephant From a Skyscraper? (The Size of Life #1) Aug 10, 2017
- E9 Why Black Holes Could Delete the Universe — The Information Paradox Aug 24, 2017
- E10 What Happens If We Bring the Sun to Earth? Sep 7, 2017
- E11 Is Reality Real? The Simulation Argument Sep 21, 2017
- E12 How Bacteria Rule Over Your Body — The Microbiome Oct 5, 2017
- E13 Why Age? Should We End Aging Forever? Oct 20, 2017
- E14 How to Cure Aging — During Your Lifetime? Nov 3, 2017
- E15 Emergence — How Stupid Things Become Smart Together Nov 16, 2017
- E16 Universal Basic Income Explained — Free Money for Everybody? Dec 7, 2017
- E17 How to Make an Elephant Explode (The Size of Life #2) Dec 21, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What does Kurzgesagt mean?
Kurzgesagt is German for in a nutshell.
Where is the studio based?
The studio is based in Munich.
Who founded the studio?
It was founded by Philipp Dettmer and Stephan Rether.
When was the studio founded?
The studio was founded in 2012.
What fields does the studio work in?
The studio works within the fields of education, science, and commerce.