Myles Power

Myles Power is a British organic chemist and science communicator who has built one of the most respected skeptical YouTube channels in the world under his online handle powerm1985. After earning his BSc in Chemistry from the University of Manchester and working for over seven years as a professional research chemist, Power began applying his scientific training to the systematic takedown of pseudoscience, quackery, and conspiracy theories. His channel covers an unusually broad range of topics, from the chemistry of homeopathy to the claims of the 9/11 truth movement, HIV/AIDS denialism, anti-GMO hysteria, and chemtrail conspiracy theories.

Power is particularly well-known for his in-depth, multi-part series that go far beyond simple rebuttals. He has produced extensive series on alternative medicine systems including MMS (Miracle Mineral Solution), ozone therapy, and chiropractic, as well as detailed explorations of the anti-vaccination movement. Unlike many commentators who engage with these topics from a distance, Power has traveled internationally to interview proponents of pseudoscience firsthand, bringing a documentary-style depth to his investigative work. His background as a working chemist allows him to conduct and explain real laboratory experiments that directly test pseudoscientific claims.

What distinguishes Power is his willingness to engage directly and persistently with difficult or disturbing subjects. He has produced detailed rebuttals of Holocaust denial and investigated the world of predatory multi-level marketing health schemes. Though his tone is often blunt and critical of those who spread misinformation, he remains rigorous about following the evidence. His channel is widely cited as one of the most thorough skeptical resources on YouTube, especially for viewers seeking chemistry-informed critiques of health fraud and alternative medicine.