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The economic model underpinning many science communications channels can be precarious. For MinuteEarth and similar platforms, ad revenue from video views often falls short of covering the extensive labor and resources involved in content creation. This dependency on niche funding streams highlights a vulnerability within the ecosystem of science communication, placing it at risk of collapse if governmental financial support diminishes.
Consequently, the fabric of trustworthy science communication is unraveling. With potential funding sources shrinking, the future of educational content that explains, entertains, and engages viewers in scientific discoveries is increasingly uncertain.