Trying to Make Sense of This Overwhelming World
July 20, 2020 • 10m

The goal of phylogenetic trees is to track the organisms we know of through their place in evolution.

Preserving the History of the Microcosmos With Prepared Slides
July 13, 2020 • 10m

Sometimes, pictures and videos aren’t enough. Sometimes the best way to share what you’ve seen under the microscope is, well, to share the actual thing you’re looking at.

How to Name a Microbe
July 6, 2020 • 10m

There’s a story behind every microbe’s name, and that of the Phacus smulkowskianus is surprisingly sweet.

The Microbe You Eat All The Time
June 29, 2020 • 10m

Yeast: the most coveted microbe during this pandemic. This week we’re taking a close look at the little guys that make up our bread and beer and the vital role they’ve had for thousands of years.

The Complicated Legacy of Lynn Margulis
June 23, 2020 • 10m

The world of microscopy is not without its own controversial figures, today we’re discussing Lynn Margulis and her contributions to the world of science as well as some of her more harmful beliefs.

Colorless Euglenoids: Structure and Function (and Food)
June 15, 2020 • 10m

There’s something you probably heard a lot in biology class. And no, it's not “mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell”...

Testate Amoebas: Blobby, Modest Shell Dwellers
June 1, 2020 • 10m

A lot of the microbes we show you are completely naked, but the test amoeba is a bit more modest.

The Micro World Right Under Your Feet
May 25, 2020 • 10m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

The Terrifying Viruses of the Microcosmos
May 18, 2020 • 10m

Even in the microcosmos, it's important to stay inside if you want to avoid a virus.

Peritrich Ciliates: Masters of Long-Range Snacking
May 11, 2020 • 10m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Making Decisions Without a Brain
May 4, 2020 • 10m

Making decisions can be pretty hard, but imagining trying to do it without a brain!

Water Fleas: Look Weird, Adapt Weirder
April 28, 2020 • 10m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

What Are These Vorticella up To?
April 20, 2020 • 10m

Original Title: 12 Minutes in the Life of Vorticella

What Is the Point of Sex?
April 13, 2020 • 10m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

How to Survive the Microcosmos
April 7, 2020 • 10m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Synura: Smelly, Flowery Confetti
March 30, 2020 • 10m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

The Secret Things Living in Your Aquarium
March 23, 2020 • 10m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

How We Find Our Microbes
March 16, 2020 • 10m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

The Microcosmos of the 1800s - The Story of Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg
March 10, 2020 • 10m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

Bacillaria: Distractingly Beautiful Crystal Colonies
March 2, 2020 • 10m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

How Cyanobacteria Took Over The World
February 24, 2020 • 10m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

How to Identify Microbes
February 17, 2020 • 10m

When there are over one trillion species, it can be hard to determine what you're looking at on your microscope. Thankfully we've got some helpful tips for you!

Slime Molds: When Micro Becomes Macro
February 10, 2020 • 10m

We don't have an overview translated in English.

The Highs and Lows of Tardigrade Pregnancy
February 3, 2020 • 10m

Original Title: Our Tardigrade Had Babies!

We Filmed Tardigrade Sex!
January 27, 2020 • 10m

In our Season 2 debut, we're diving back into the world of our favorite little water bear friends!

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