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.
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.
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Recent Episodes
July 21, 2026
What If It Rained Oil?
Black Rain is falling on Tehran and it doesn't stop there. Oily, toxic, and flammable. Roads turn to ice rinks, planes fall from the sky, your tap runs brown, and crops die in the ground. One lightning strike could ignite the world. Scientists already have a name for what comes after Black Rain. Drop it in the comments if you know. Ever wondered what would actually happen? Explore our biggest What If scenarios and dive 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.com #BlackRain #Tehran #oilrain #toxicrain #flammablerain #WhatIfscenarios See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/69b5a304ce23873d03e093d3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 21, 2026
What If You Explored Every Kepler Planet?
Some planets might look promising from a distance, but stepping onto them could turn them into the most dangerous places in the universe. In this episode, we explore the extreme worlds discovered by the Kepler Space Telescope and imagine what would happen if a human explorer tried to survive on them. From crushing gravity and toxic atmospheres to molten lava oceans and massive gas giants, these alien planets highlight the hostility of the universe. What would it be like to land on Kepler-10b, a blazing lava world hotter than most metals can survive? Could anyone breathe on Kepler-62f, a planet with an atmosphere loaded with carbon dioxide? And what happens if you fall into the endless storms of the gas giant Kepler-16b? Even worlds that seem potentially habitable, like Kepler-22b or Kepler-452b, may hide deadly conditions that render survival nearly impossible. Ever wondered what would actually happen? Explore our biggest What If scenarios and dive deeper with the What If community. Visit our website and use the promo code WHATIF for 10% off to start your journey with The Book. JOIN THE COMMUNITY 💬 Discord: Join us on Discord📲 WhatsApp: Join our WhatsApp channel📸 Instagram: Follow us on Instagram🐦 Twitter/X: Follow us on Twitter📘 Facebook: Like us on Facebook SUPPORT WHAT IF 👕 Merch: Shop our merch❤️ Join this channel for exclusive perks: Become a member🙏 Patreon: Support us on Patreon MORE FROM UNDERKNOWN 🧠 Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology: Explore Aperture🆘 How to Survive – Survival Science: Discover How to Survive 📩 Brand partnerships & collaborations: contact@underknown.com Produced by Underknown: Visit Underknown 00:00: Introduction to exploring Kepler planets.01:35: Discussion on Kepler-69 c.04:43: Exploring the conditions on Kepler-10 b.11:24: Survival on Kepler-62 f.17:38: Challenges on gas giant Kepler-16 b.22:06: Potential habitability of Kepler-452 b. #Keplerplanets #spaceexploration #exoplanets #survival #KeplerSpaceTelescope #extremeworlds #alienplanets #toxicatmospheres #science See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/69b451a3558399b5dd07e21b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 20, 2026
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
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