The BEST episodes of Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell season 2026
Every episode of Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell season 2026, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell season 2026!
Kurzgesagt (German for «in a nutshell») is a Munich-based design studio, with a distinctive perspective on design and animation within the fields of education, science and commerce. Founded in 2012 by Philipp Dettmer & Stephan Rether, the studio engages in information design projects of all kinds. We love science, minimalism, colors and music. But most of all combining them to tell stories.
#1 - Our Minds Are Weirder than You Think
Season 2026 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/21/2026
Your mind is the only place in the universe that only you can access. It’s where all of your thoughts, memories and emotions exist. A whole inner universe that is being shaped by your biology, experiences and imagination. It's what makes you: you. There is a wide spectrum of minds in nature, however humans have taken theirs to another level. Our minds can reflect on themselves, simulate other perspectives, and even construct entire fictional worlds. What exactly is a mind? How and why did it evolve, and could it be the most secret place in the universe?
#2 - Why Are There No Holes Around Trees?
Season 2026 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2026
Trees are among the most fascinating life forms on Earth, but what makes them truly fascinating is hiding underground! They are able to break solid rocks with hydraulic roots, all while working together with the underground fungal networks that can stretch for kilometers. Above and below, trees are running biological empires we’re only beginning to understand. How does something so massive survive with roots growing so shallow? What are trees really made of and how are they able to grow so big?
#3 - The Uncomfortable Truth About Ozempic
Season 2026 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/17/2026
Losing weight is hard, and obesity is one of the unhealthiest things that can happen to your body. It increases your risk of diabetes, heart attacks, cancer, and can lead to a series of other health complications. But today, the new weight loss drugs are changing people’s lives in a way no diet ever has before. They seem to melt fat away, reduce addiction and even prevent or reverse the negative effects of obesity. How do these drugs work? What do they do to our metabolism, and could they change public health forever?
#4 - This Is the Scariest Place in The Universe
Season 2026 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/10/2026
Most of the universe is not made of stars, galaxies, or beautiful glowing nebulae. Instead, the majority of it is what seems to be vast, silent emptiness. Huge cosmic voids stretching hundreds of millions of light years across, containing almost nothing at all. But these dark regions are not just empty space. They are dynamic structures that grow, merge, and shape the entire architecture of the universe. What exactly are cosmic voids and how did they form? What makes them so strange, and what role might they play in the future of the universe?
#5 - The Most Insane Megaproject You Never Heard About
Season 2026 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2026
At the height of the Cold War, nuclear weapons were seen not only as devices of destruction, but also as tools for progress. Project Plowshare was a bold attempt to use atomic explosions for more practical purposes: from digging canals and creating harbors to reshaping entire landscapes. This project was designed to push the limits of what seemed possible, but instead turned into an environmental disaster. How did Project Plowshare come up? What happened to it, and why did it fail in the end?
#6 - GERMANY IS OVER
Season 2026 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/5/2026
Germany is heading towards a population collapse. For decades, birth rates have remained below replacement levels, while people are living longer than ever before. As a result, the population is now rapidly aging and facing a growing imbalance between the number of workers and retirees. This shift is putting pressure not only on Germany's pension system, but also on jobs, healthcare, and the services people rely on every day. So how did Germany get here and what will be the consequences? Is there a way to avoid this demographic collapse and if so, how?