Veritasium is a popular educational YouTube channel created by Derek Muller that focuses on science and engineering topics. The channel features engaging videos that explain complex concepts in an accessible way, often using experiments, interviews, and visual demonstrations. The name "Veritasium" combines the Latin word "veritas," meaning truth, with the suffix "-ium," commonly used in chemistry. This reflects the channel's mission to promote scientific literacy and critical thinking by exploring various subjects, including physics, chemistry, and technology, while encouraging viewers to question and understand the world around them.