Bill Nye Saves the World

RealityTalkDocumentary

Bill Nye explores science and its impact on politics, society and pop culture. Each episode tackles a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans of industry.

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Starring

Bill Nye

Audio & Subtitles

EN (Original), English [CC]

Format & Features

4K Ultra HD • Dolby Atmos • 5.1 Surround

Seasons(13 Episodes)

31m

1. Earth Is a Hot Mess

Bill calls out climate change deniers, breaks down the science of global warming and explains how we can make the planet a cooler place to live.

32m

2. Tune Your Quack-o-Meter

Bill and his panel of experts debunk bogus alternative remedies like homeopathy, the healing power of magnets ... and curing cancer by yelling at it.

28m

3. Machines Take Over the World

From robots that paint Rembrandts to Twitterbots gone rogue, Bill and his guests explore the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence.

27m

4. More Food, Less Hype

Bill extracts DNA from a strawberry in the lab and talks about genetically modified foods with a Monsanto executive, a professor and a farmer.

28m

5. The Original Martian Invasion

Bill introduces the theory of panspermia, NASA scientists discuss the Mars 2020 mission, and Wil Wheaton and the panel ponder life on other planets.

27m

6. Do Some Shots, Save the World

With help from some friends in raincoats and a room full of unemployed germs, Bill demonstrates how vaccines work and why everyone needs to get them.

31m

7. Cheat Codes for Reality

Bill and his correspondents check out video game technology that's changing the world, including a game that helps surgeons sharpen their skills.

27m

8. This Diet Is Bananas

What's in a calorie? Bill flambés a marshmallow in the name of science, experts weigh in on fad diets, and singing kale keeps it real about nutrition.