MinutePhysics
Henry Reich makes illustrated videos that turn questions about physics, space and everyday science into explanations you can follow.
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- Creator
- Henry Reich
- Started
- 2011, with What is Gravity?
- Studied
- Math and physics at Grinnell College; theoretical physics at Perimeter Institute and the University of Waterloo.
- Breakout
- 120,000 subscribers and 9 million views within the channel’s first few months.
Mini bio
How it started.
Henry studied math and physics before heading to Los Angeles to pursue filmmaking. Visual effects work for Freddie Wong and Brandon Laatsch showed him that YouTube could be a place to build an audience. Inspired by RSA Animate’s sketch videos, he combined his interests in MinutePhysics.
Finding an audience.
The channel began in 2011 with What is Gravity? Its drawings, narration and short explanations quickly found viewers. By his November 2011 Perimeter talk, Henry could describe a project that had reached 120,000 subscribers and 9 million views in just a few months.
Questions worth drawing.
His videos move between everyday puzzles and theoretical physics. You can start with whether to walk or run in rain, follow his Higgs boson explanations, or watch the collaboration with 3Blue1Brown reconstructing Feynman’s explanation of elliptical orbits.
Beyond MinutePhysics.
Henry also founded Neptune Studios, where he serves as owner and executive producer. Its projects include MinuteEarth, MinuteFood and xkcd’s What If? He describes his aim as making complex ideas feel friendly while staying faithful to the science.
Creditschronological, newest first
Science videos
- 2026What if We Can't Detect Dark Matter?Creator; part of 50x50: Science Across America
- 2018Feynman's Lost Lecture (ft. 3Blue1Brown)MinutePhysics creator; collaboration with 3Blue1Brown
- 2012The Higgs Boson, Part ICreator
Science communication
- 2011Perimeter Institute artist residencyFirst film and digital media artist in residence
Quotes
I work really hard to make the videos as accessible as possible without sacrificing any of the truth of the science.Henry Reich, Perimeter Institute
Explaining the balance he aims for when making MinutePhysics videos.
Trivia
- Henry 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.
- He started a film MFA at the University of Southern California, then left after one semester to make YouTube videos full time.
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