What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities

What If
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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.

  1. 14h ago

    What If You Dove Into the Sun?

    You’re traveling through our Solar System when suddenly, you have the opportunity to reach out and touch our biggest and brightest celestial body. Touching our Sun would require a heat-resistant spacesuit, the strongest sunscreen, sunglasses, and a lot of courage. The risks of touching the Sun are high. You could be instantly obliterated if you touched the Sun. Could you take the heat? Ever wondered what would actually happen? Explore our biggest What If scenarios and go deeper with the What If community. Join the community: Discord: Join Discord WhatsApp: Join WhatsApp Instagram: Follow on Instagram Twitter/X: Follow on Twitter/X Facebook: Follow on Facebook Support What If: Merch: Shop Merch Join this channel for exclusive perks: Join Channel Patreon: Support on Patreon More from Underknown: Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology: Learn More How to Survive – Survival Science: Learn More Brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown: Visit Underknown #Space #Falling #Sun #Star #WhatIf #SolarSystem #CelestialBody See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/69b37e900e22f843ef6ae6c6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What If You Dove Into the Sun?

  2. 3d ago

    What If You Were the Last Person on Earth?

    So you wake up one day and find that you're the only person left in the world. Kind of cool, right? No obligations, no rules, no limits. Actually, go for the exotic fruits first. If your mangos and bananas are imported from overseas, chances are they'll be hard to get to. So eat them while you can, and enjoy every last bite. Ever wondered what would actually happen? Explore our biggest What If scenarios and go deeper with the What If community. 📘 The What If Book 📝 Articles ─────────────────────────────JOIN THE COMMUNITY───────────────────────────── 💬 Discord 📲 WhatsApp 📸 Instagram 🐦 Twitter/X 📘 Facebook ─────────────────────────────SUPPORT WHAT IF───────────────────────────── 👕 Merch ❤️ Join this channel for exclusive perks 🙏 Patreon ─────────────────────────────MORE FROM UNDERKNOWN───────────────────────────── 🧠 Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology 🆘 How to Survive – Survival Science ─────────────────────────────📩 Brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown #Survival #Earth #Apocalypse #Humanity #WhatIf #LastPersononEarth See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/69b1ae8f09752a4f55e76e3c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What If You Were the Last Person on Earth?

  3. 4d ago

    Why Saturn is The Scariest Planet

    Enjoy more science and discovery with Popular Science, the free streaming channel offering epic explorations in engineering, rocket launches, movies, space, and Earth sciences. Learn more. Support us on Patreon. Check out our other channels:How to SurviveAnimalogicAperture Get T-shirts and merch: What If Store Connect with What If: Instagram Discord Podcast What If is a mini-documentary web series exploring hypothetical worlds and possibilities, simplifying complex subjects in an entertaining way. Contact us at Underknown. 00:00:00: Introduction to why Saturn is the scariest planet.00:01:09: What if you fell into Saturn?00:19:14: Why can’t you walk on Saturn?00:30:16: What if Saturn replaced our Moon?00:49:23: What if Mars had rings like Saturn?00:55:04: What if Jupiter and Saturn collided?01:00:53: What if Earth had rings like Saturn? #Saturn #space #spaceexploration #universe #hypotheticalscenarios See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/69b1ae9009752a4f55e76e51 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why Saturn is The Scariest Planet

  4. 5d ago

    What If Earth Lost Gravity?

    What would happen if Earth suddenly lost gravity? 🌍 Gravity is the invisible force holding everything together, including the oceans, the atmosphere, the Moon, and even you. But imagine if that force suddenly disappeared. What would happen to the air we breathe, the water in the oceans, and the planet itself? Ever wondered what would actually happen? Explore our biggest What If scenarios and go deeper with the What If community. 📘 The What If Book 📝 Articles ───────────────────────────── JOIN THE COMMUNITY ───────────────────────────── 💬 Discord 📲 WhatsApp 📸 Instagram 🐦 Twitter/X 📘 Facebook ───────────────────────────── SUPPORT WHAT IF ───────────────────────────── 👕 Merch ❤️ Join this channel for exclusive perks 🙏 Patreon ───────────────────────────── MORE FROM UNDERKNOWN ───────────────────────────── 🧠 Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology 🆘 How to Survive – Survival Science ───────────────────────────── 📩 Brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown: Underknown #Earth #gravity #space #planets #WhatIfscenarios #community See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/69b05d0ad2ef9ec889ee17e0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What If Earth Lost Gravity?

  5. 6d ago

    Betelgeuse Replacing Our Sun: What Happens?

    You can fit over a million Earths inside our Sun, but Betelgeuse, a massive red supergiant, could engulf over a billion Suns. It's in its final fusion cycles, nearing a violent supernova. If Betelgeuse replaced our Sun, it would consume half the Solar System before exploding. Survival prospects? Not promising. Explore this scenario and more. Help support animal welfare in our own backyards by visiting here. Explore our biggest What If scenarios and join the What If community: The What If Book: https://bit.ly/WIFBook Articles: https://whatifshow.com/ Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/Bj5UnspbwE WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8VC502ER6r1yk1yP2Y Instagram: http://bit.ly/whatif-instagram Twitter/X: http://bit.ly/whatif-twitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/facebook-whatif Support What If: Merch: https://bit.ly/shopwhatif Join this channel for exclusive perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphTF9wHwhCt-BzIq-s4V-g/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatifshow/membership More from Underknown: Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology: https://bit.ly/aperture-show How to Survive – Survival Science: https://bit.ly/how-to-survive-show Produced by Underknown: https://underknown.com For brand partnerships & collaborations, contact: contact@underknown.com 00:00:00: What If Betelgeuse Replaced Our Sun?00:01:00: 600 light-years away00:09:54: 160 light-years away00:12:40: 50 light-years away00:14:34: 1 AU away #Betelgeuse #Sun #SolarSystem #redsupergiant #supernova #space #NASA #cosmos #Earth #WhatIfscenarios See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/69ac6888ac90cc991fcd7621 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Betelgeuse Replacing Our Sun: What Happens?

  6. 6d ago

    The Most Terrifying Planets in the Universe

    From small, eerie rocks to massive, nightmare-inducing worlds, we journey through the most terrifying planets in the universe! Ever wondered what would actually happen? Explore our biggest What If scenarios and go deeper with the What If community. The What If Book: https://bit.ly/WIFBook Articles: https://whatifshow.com/ Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/Bj5UnspbwE WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8VC502ER6r1yk1yP2Y Instagram: http://bit.ly/whatif-instagram Twitter/X: http://bit.ly/whatif-twitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/facebook-whatif Support What If: Merch: https://bit.ly/shopwhatif Join this channel for exclusive perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphTF9wHwhCt-BzIq-s4V-g/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatifshow/membership More from Underknown: Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology: https://bit.ly/aperture-show How to Survive – Survival Science: https://bit.ly/how-to-survive-show Brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown: https://underknown.com #Planets #Space #Universe #Science #WhatIf #Cosmos #NASA See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/69ab18d893c13d8973d64086 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Most Terrifying Planets in the Universe

  7. Jul 13

    Why The Megalodon's Extinction Saved Us

    For millions of years, the oceans were ruled by a predator so powerful it made today’s great white sharks look small. Meet the Megalodon, a 60-foot, multi-ton apex predator with a bite force stronger than any creature that has ever lived. Ever wondered what would actually happen? Explore our biggest What If scenarios and go deeper with the What If community. The What If Book Articles JOIN THE COMMUNITY Discord WhatsApp Instagram Twitter/X Facebook SUPPORT WHAT IF Merch Join this channel for exclusive perks Patreon MORE FROM UNDERKNOWN Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology How to Survive – Survival Science Brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown: Underknown #Megalodon #Sharks #Ocean #Survival #WhatIf See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/69a87404afd730eb8ca681b1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why The Megalodon's Extinction Saved Us

  8. Jul 10

    What If We Dumped Our Trash Into Volcanoes?

    A volcano is one of the most unforgiving natural phenomena on Earth. If you were to fall into its magma-filled center, your body would quickly bubble up and disappear without a trace. So if they're so good at getting rid of things, why aren't we using them to dispose of our garbage? Has anyone tried it before? How would we transport all our trash to them? What dangers would be involved? Ever wondered what would actually happen? Explore our biggest 'What If' scenarios and go deeper with the What If community below. The What If BookArticles JOIN THE COMMUNITYDiscordWhatsAppInstagramTwitter/XFacebook SUPPORT WHAT IFMerchJoin this channel for exclusive perksPatreon MORE FROM UNDERKNOWNAperture – Philosophy & PsychologyHow to Survive – Survival Science 📩 For brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown: Underknown #Recycling #Garbage #Science #Volcano #Trash #Underknown #Community #WhatIfscenarios See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/69a722fadb16c02aa03f924a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What If We Dumped Our Trash Into Volcanoes?
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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.

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