The tagline practically writes itself: “Beakman’s back and Captain Disillusion’s got him!” In the 1990s, young viewers seeking scientific knowledge and guidance through television had two major ...

YouTube star Alan Melikdjanian, the creator behind the popular channel “Captain Disillusion,” has set a first-look deal with indie streaming service Nebula. Additionally, Melikdjanian’s existing back ...

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In another reminder of how existence boils down to information theory, here’s a new explainer on how brains process color. Captain Disillusion, a YouTuber and science educator, created the explainer, ...

We all get those emails from well meaning friends and family members about some internet video that “you just have to watch – it’s unbelievable!” Facebook is full of such posts that get passed around ...

I love me some of the Captain! Captain Disillusion, that is. He's just created a new skeptical video, this time in 3D! YouTube doesn't allow 3D videos to be embedded ...

Viral video buster Captain Disillusion has returned this week with a singular focus: the Escherian Stairwell. This apparent odd piece of architecture garnered fame a while back for an impossible feat ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. YouTube star Alan Melikdjanian, the creator behind the popular channel “Captain Disillusion,” has set a first-look deal with indie ...

We all get those emails from well meaning friends and family members about some internet video that “you just have to watch – it’s unbelievable!” Facebook is full of such posts that get passed around ...

So a few months ago I stumbled on a series of critical thinking videos by superhero of skepticism Captain Disillusion. They're funny, and extremely well done (the guy has video skillz), and I've been ...