*the soup that wants* awh man that's my favorite SCP

"Look at them, WANTING!" - Hank Green 2019

This has quickly become my favorite series, always a great way to start the week.

of course the singular of cilia is cilium. if it wasn't, it would be cili

My daily dose of microbiology. Grab a seat.

Layman: primordial soup Hank: soup that wants

“Look at them wanting” is such a comical and beautiful way of observing life. That really made me smile. Loving the series so far!

The bacterial flagellum is quite different from the eukaryotic flagellum, not just in structure but in how it’s used. Eukaryotes have a flappy flagellum, like a tail. It propels them. Prokaryotes are so tiny, that at their scale, swimming is impossible. The bacterial flagellum is a rigid spiral with a rotary motor protein structure at its base. When it rotates one way, the bacterium tumbles around, the closest it can get to swimming at that scale. When it rotates the other way, it corkscrews through the water molecules. When a bacterium “runs” the flagellum is in the front, like a teeny, tiny drill! What I find most fascinating about bacterial flagella is both the difference in how physics works at that scale and the fantastic protein motor that drives it! It’s a literal rotary motor... on a living thing!

It would be nice if scale bars would be added to the clips! It would help develop a sense of scale about the micrcosmos over time.

I love this channel... I get to hear interesting things about Protozoa while feeling really chill. This is the sort of stuff I wish we dived into more when I took biology.

I love how Hank's calm voice really resembles to those magnificent documentaries narrated by David Attenborough, I see a future there Hank

Just wondering, can medical technologists send you videos of parasites? if so, can we?

(Dropping this here because I know that Hank and the other producers like to correct things in their videos) 4:41 Pseudopodia is from Greek. Ps is a Greek-only letter, and although a is a common plural noun ending in both Greek and Latin, it is more likely Greek due to the i as well as the fact that the other part of the word is also Greek.

I expect the first single celled organism to move was the first one to notice a catchy beat in the waves hitting the shore.

Been on this site for near a decade and already in my Top 5 favorite subs.

I can't tell if this is poetry, date night with Hank, or what, but I like it. This is like "Hank, After Dark."

Are you channeling your inner Zefrank here Hank? Very relaxing. Love the narration style

"These little folks..." I love this channel.

Does this make anyone else miss playing spore? Lmao

already my favorite channel on youtube, keep it up fellas.

I feel like I'm getting a science and philosophy lesson, as well as a spiritual experience, in every video. Keep up the great work guys!

Thank you for this, I've been finding Microbiology interesting but have no idea where to start.

"The soup that wants" That got me thinking... we are basically a giant self aware chemical reaction.

Honestly one of the best KZfaq channels. Such interesting videos, great visuals, and super smart people making it easy to learn about this stuff.

Im 13, but this series (and spore) but mostly this series has really inspired me to make a game based on the functions of single celled organisms, and they eventually evolve. (Again, like spore). I’ve learned Python well enough, since I’ve been trying to learn it for years, but I know im going to need to know more about programming. I am going to create this game when I’m older. I’m dead set on it. But anyway this series is freaking amazing!

Hank: Sporozoa move in a very weird, limited way Us: How? Hank:

Observing microorganisms has been a dream of mine since I was a child. Fast forward 2 decades, I am now an undergraduate in physics(I like physics, too) and I have almost forgotten about this dream of mine until I discovered this channel. You and your team rekindled my curiosity for the wonderful world of microcosmos and I am so incredibly elated. Please never stop making these amazing and priceless videos. Keep it up!

I'm an undergrad biology student so i know most of the stuff that's discussed in this series but this is so well presented that i cant help but be awestruck. The script is beautifully lucid and informative, Hank's narration is almost therapeutic and the microscopic footage is sublime. I love this channel. It's like my ASMR-y revision after a week of bio classes lol.

Absolutely fabulous content that's beautiful but dense without assuming too much knowledge about microbiology. I never thought I would be drawn to the subject and had no idea that it's this interesting. These videos really convey just how amazing the microcosmos is. I adore the evolutionary bio that you incorporate as well, which makes every video even more profound. My mind is blown every time you post one of these

I can't always follow the jargon or the explanations, but these visuals, are STUNNING! It's like art! It really amazes me and makes me happy just to look at it! Thank you for sharing them :) (4:16 one celled organism clearly has the ZOOMIES hahaha)

I love everything about this channel. The photography is absolutely gorgeous, the narration is both soothing and superbly informative. It’s always a treat when a new video notification pops up.

Absolutely in love with this series. The production, narration, all of it.

"They are each a little soup that wants. Look at them... wanting." Gives me chills

Yesss so stress relieving learning about the characteristics of micro organisms! Always wondered how they moved in such a sticky liquid as H2O

I had to watch this video like 4 times, because I kept falling asleep. Not because it's boring but because this series is so soothing and wonderful to listen to. It's so nice. It's like a lullaby.

Such a beautiful series. Very informative while somehow being so relaxing and almost cathartic. I absolutely love it. Don't stop doing what you're doing, y'all!

This gives me nostalgia from Spore.

This channel is the best.

Welp, this is my new favorite youtube channel. Great hd images of the organism actually doing things instead of stained on a slide, educational narration and relaxing pleasant music, Im completely hooked. My only complaint is theres only a month and a half of vids and I watched them all! Cant wait for the next one.

I love people that explain things in English like this, slow but steady and comprehensible. Most English education videos, they talk fast and I unable to understand a thing especially when the subtitles are auto generated. I'm not English native speaker and I find this way in delivering idea is fascinating and understandable. Well done, Journey To Microcosmos, you earned another new subscriber !

pseudopodia is Greek not Latin, pseudo in Greek means false and podia is the plural of pous (like Octa-PUS, meaning eight legged). Pous or podion was later latinized to Podium but that doesn't make it a latin word, especially when the etymology of both words (pseudo and podia) derives from Greek.

Seriously. Beautiful. Great voice, entertaining information, gorgeous visuals. Incredible. ❤️

I cannot imagine how wonderful this gem would look in 4K!

This has been the most visually stunning ep so far. Many scenes just beautiful artworks that would make cool desktop wallpapers.

10:00 I want a poster that says, 'a little soup that wants'

"Look at them, w a n t i n g." Hank is ether enraptured by science or he has developed a god complex.

Was struggling to find good microbio content on youtube before this channel started, this is so awesome! Greatly expanding my understanding of the literal HOW single celled organisms DO anything

These have been more informative and tangible than my classes as a microbiology major haha

Ah I love this series, so good x)

i’m always so excited for new videos from y’all :D

Every single video this channel has produced so far has blown my mind. I don't know of any other YT channel that has pulled this off. Keep it up guys!

Awww man, I binged all of these. Great work! Now give us more, we NEED more!

Hank on Sci-show, like a triple shot of espresso. Hank on Journey to the Microcosmos, a cup of chamomile tea.

Can yall do viruses next?? So many different kinds and interesting

love this channel, it reminds me of my first year of ecology and enviormental protection.......especialy it reminds me of one proffessor that was so freaking amazing you could listen to him for 6 hours straight and not get bored, sleapy and still be able to memorise all stuff he talks about....

Absolutely loving this series , it's a world rarely explored but just as fascinating and diverse as watching a documentary on the Serengeti. Keep up the amazing work !

I've always really liked Hanks voice for some reason also would be the bomb to see a video on the Hydra or maybe yeast. Keep up the great content.

Bruce Lee: be like water Amoeba: hold my beer

I love the slower, whispering pace. It's so relaxing and peaceful.

i really look forward to every episode.. thank you Hank and Jam

He's like the Bob Ross of microcosm 😂👍

Nooo, Hank! Pseudopodia is Greek, not Latin! This isn't the first time you've made that mistake, either - in Crash Course Psychology, you said that Psychology was Latin instead of Greek as well. I know it seems pedantic and nitpicky to point this out, but that Crash Course video was one of the first videos I ever saw of yours, and having that mistake within the first thirty seconds of the video made me not trust your information for a couple years. I know better now, thankfully, and love all your channels. I just feel like you should know about this stumble if you feel the need to point out etymology. Signed, a pedantic Classicist

Your show's my new Zen: The footage of these very fascinating & alien creatures, the music, & your mellow voice that almost seems chosen for the series.

The best episode in terms of narration, that last bit - really majestic. Amazing work

What a great channel! Would yall ever do a video on virus/ bacteriophage? I'd love to see it!

I love this! But I would have liked to see more of the flagella. I feel like it only showed one, and that one didn't really even move the cell.

Yes, this series had quickly become a favorite of mine. The narrator and choice of music work so well together. Also it's very well written. 💚 Thank you so much and please keep this going!

I haven’t had much time for watching KZfaq videos the past 6months... but this series has single handedly brought me back. I even showed it to my grandpa 😂

thank you Hank, very cool

I love how the music in these videos sounds like if it was made by a band of slimy translucent DJs

I love this channel so much! I didn't realize how interesting and beautiful microorganisms could be. Can't get enough of them and the chill vibe of this channel. Keep up the good work!

After an annoying night, had an argument, felt ill and couldn't sleep my favourite new channel posted! It was like mana from the Heavens, the relaxing music and Hanks quiet narration. This channel is fuelling an interest into microbiology that I never really had.

I wish I could shrink down and ride one of these puppers.

Edutainment worthy of Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers... for big kids.

Your program is an itch I've never gotten around to scratching. Thanks so much.

To all the team behind this: thank you so much for all these calming videos. I watch them before going to sleep and a really balanced dose of knowledge and beauty really makes my night. I love you all and will definitely keep coming back for more. Keep the good work up :)

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We don’t keep parasites around because they mess with animals. *5 seconds later* AmEoBaS

I love you, PBS! Thank you so much for producing quality educational content and openly sharing it with everyone!

I was trynna study for a test but now Im hooked onto this series. Beautifully done.

"They are each a little soup... that wants." - that's straight up poetic right there.

I call Photosynthetic Flageolet is my band's name.

Dear Hank , I really think that this series is your masterpiece on the internet so far. This series is simply amazing!

When I started watching this channel I did not expect to be so INTERESTED.

Though you do not have pictures of them, how do the Sporozoa move? Also do any occur maybe in plants? By their name they sound like Fungus.

What microorganisms are on top of their own foodchains?

I've done physics and chemistry videos to death. Not bored with it just seen enough for now. This channel is so fascinating. No mind boggling equations or contradicting theories. Just beauty in motion. I doubt I could ever tire of watching this. Thank you!

i can only rewatch these vids about a dozen times each. please keep them coming thank you

i don't need sleep i need answers -it's midnight

I’m curious as to why you don’t use “amoebae” (uh-me-bee) as the plural form of “amoeba”. It’s just a fun word to say!

Love this channel so much. Being able to learn about microorganisms while observing them is all I've ever wanted... I never learned anything in school about them because I couldn't see them! Thank you so much for making this channel

It would be incredible if we ever got to bacteriophages! They’re some of my favorite members of the microverse, along with giant viruses. I understand and respect you would like to leave viruses of any kind alone, but giant viruses are definitely some of the most interesting members of the microverse, and completely top bacteriophages in my book, so any mention of them at all would be a win! Thank you for making this series, this has very quickly become one of my favorite channels on KZfaq. Good luck on future videos!

How do Protozoa get around? Eukaryote.

They all drive Teslas 🤑😂

I've been waiting for this channel to exist my whole life! Amazing work, guys. Thank you.

This is amazing! I used to love prokaryotes and eukaryotes in middle school and high school biology but you forget their beauty as you grow up. Such an amazing channel!! Really makes you appreciate life in all forms.

pseudopodia comes from greek actually. Pseudos: fake and Podia: feet

I just dont see how [insert x number of years] is a sufficient explanation for how these things develop, or how you can move from a single cell to a multi-cellular organism like humans when the micro world is already this staggeringly complex to deal with in its own right. Just doesnt add up and a rather cheap explanation.

this is so endearing, please never stop making these videos

This narrator is due for an award if you ask me. The character, wit and pacing are artful. Keep it up!