Henry Reich
Henry Reich makes MinutePhysics, using drawings and visual explanations to explore science, and leads Neptune Studios, the company behind MinuteEarth, MinuteFood and xkcd’s What If?.
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YouTubeOverview
- Known for
- MinutePhysics, short illustrated explanations of physics and other science.
- Education
- Physics and mathematics degrees from Grinnell College in 2009; a master’s in theoretical physics through Perimeter Institute.
- Started
- Launched MinutePhysics in 2011.
- Studio
- Founder, owner and executive producer of Neptune Studios.
Mini bio
How it started.
Henry studied physics and mathematics at Grinnell College, graduating in 2009, then completed a master’s in theoretical physics through Perimeter Institute. He later moved to Los Angeles to pursue filmmaking and learned about YouTube while working for an action-comedy channel.
Drawing an audience.
He launched MinutePhysics in 2011, combining science with hand-drawn explanations. His 2012 video about walking or running in the rain became a widely watched example of the format, with more than 21 million views on YouTube.
Beyond one channel.
Henry now leads Neptune Studios, which makes MinutePhysics, MinuteEarth, MinuteFood and xkcd’s What If?. He describes his aim as making complex ideas approachable while staying faithful to the science.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026Strings Don’t Vibrate The Way You ThinkCreator; produced by Joshua Chawner
- 2026Is Perfect Prediction Possible?Creator; response to Veritasium on Newcomb’s paradox
- 2012Is it Better to Walk or Run in the Rain?Creator
Awards
Quotes
My goal is to make complex ideas accessible both intellectually and sociallyHenry Reich, Perimeter Institute interview
On the approach behind his science videos.
Trivia
- He plays fiddle in a bluegrass band that performs at guest ranches around Montana.
- He competed in cross-country skiing for the University of Waterloo while studying at Perimeter.
- MinuteEarth’s team biography traces his early filmmaking back to Lord of the Rings spoofs around 2005.
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