Journey to the Microcosmos

Journey to the Microcosmos

@journeytomicro · 927K subscribers · 346 videos · English

Join hosts Hank Green and Deboki Chakravarti as they take you on a fascinating, reflective journey through the microcosmos. With music by Andrew Huang and footage from James Weiss, we'll take a dive into the tiny, unseen world that surrounds us!

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10:42

The Future of Microscopy (and end of our Journey)

145K views · 2y ago · 10:42

People have been staring through the microscope for centuries, peering into the microcosmos and uncovering its beauty as they pursue deeper questions about the world around us. This is our series finale, and we want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for coming on this journey with us. It has been such a privilege to be a part of such a wonderful community, and we can't wait to join you all on your journeys ahead.

📄 Mentioned papers: Paper on sciencedirect.com

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8:14

A Collection of Tiny Universes

26K views · 2y ago · 8:14

Whenever we get to watch things through the microscope together, it’s like we’re transported to another world—or maybe another universe, or dimension. Time and space feel off somehow, with sights that are slower and faster and nearer and farther all at once.

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7:37

Why Do Planarians Have Those Triangles on their Heads?

70K views · 2y ago · 7:37

Flatworms are kind of adorable. And they have keep scientists up at night for a few reasons. Follow Journey to the Microcosmos Support the Microcosmos More from Jam’s Germs YouTube YouTube Journey to the Microcosmos is a Complexly production. Find out more at

📄 Mentioned papers: Paper on frontiersin.org · Paper on pnas.org · doi:10.1186/s40851-014-0010-z · Paper on ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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12:15

What Do Seasons Look Like to Microbes?

38K views · 2y ago · 12:15

Have you ever wondered what seasons look like to a microbe? How they navigate the highs, the lows, and all the muddy, slushy in-betweens? Follow Journey to the Microcosmos Support the Microcosmos More from Jam’s Germs YouTube

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8:08

Tiny Mysteries from the Black Sea

150K views · 2y ago · 8:08

When you think of mussels and clams and other bivalve animals, you might think of something as shelled and static, perhaps sitting on your plate at a fancy restaurant. But before the mussel got to your plate, it led a life—and all things considered, a surprisingly active one.

📄 Mentioned papers: Paper on science.org · Paper on link.springer.com · Paper on onlinelibrary.wiley.com · Paper on researchgate.net

📰 Mentioned news: Article on npr.org

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10:35

You Have Something in Common With This Horrifying Tube Worm

90K views · 2y ago · 10:35

When James, our master of microscopes, was looking through samples he’d received from Spain, he didn’t expect to see this—a creature straight out of a horror movie, with dark reddish brown eyes and tentacles streaming out of its mouth.

📄 Mentioned papers: Paper on ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · Paper on sciencedirect.com · Paper on onlinelibrary.wiley.com · Paper on pnas.org

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9:47

We Found Something Strange in Portugal

104K views · 2y ago · 9:47

Keep learning new things with Study Hall! Take a college course that starts on YouTube and earn credit before you even apply to college. Go to to learn more. Sometimes, the microcosmos can take a little while to surprise. You have to be patient, enjoying the familiar sights as you wait for something new.

📄 Mentioned papers: Paper on ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · Paper on mdpi.com · Paper on sciencedirect.com

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9:28

Some Amoeba Make Armor From Their Dead Enemies

53K views · 2y ago · 9:28

Try Honey With Superpowers - Head to to get $25 off your starter kit! This amoeba has a shell around it, which seems like a pretty good idea. The world at large is full of predators, and shells seem like a straightforward strategy to ward those predators off. But what if this amoeba’s shell wasn’t just a form of protection? What if it was actually dangerous?

📄 Mentioned papers: Paper on sciencedirect.com · Paper on researchgate.net

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4:30

Thanks For Coming On This Journey With Us

141K views · 2y ago · 4:30

Thank you all so so much for coming on this journey with us. Follow Journey to the Microcosmos Support the Microcosmos More from Jam’s Germs YouTube YouTube Journey to the Microcosmos is a Complexly production. Find out more at

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36:25

This MITE Be Our Creepiest Episode | Compilation

118K views · 2y ago · 36:25

There are a lot of creepy creatures in the world, and even the microcosmos is no place to escape them. And perhaps one of the most unsettling creatures to us here on Journey to the Microcosmos is the mite. Follow Journey to the Microcosmos

📄 Mentioned papers: Paper on link.springer.com · Paper on nature.com · Paper on ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · Paper on pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

📰 Mentioned news: Article on npr.org · Article on npr.org

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12:58

These Slugs Led Us to the Last Good Place on the Internet

36K views · 2y ago · 12:58

Secure your business effortlessly with a 3-month NordPass trial! Use "microcosmos" activation code at If you were asked to describe what a sea slug is, you might be tempted to go with the straightforward response: it’s a slug that lives in the sea. And you know, you wouldn’t be wrong.

📄 Mentioned papers: Paper on ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · Paper on journals.plos.org · Paper on ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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