Bill Nye Saves the World

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.

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 0h 30m

Release: 2017

Rating: 3.5

Season 1 - Bill Nye Saves the World
2017-04-21
"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."
2017-04-21
"Bill and his panel of experts debunk bogus alternative remedies like homeopathy, the healing power of magnets ... and curing cancer by yelling at it."
2017-04-21
"From robots that paint Rembrandts to Twitterbots gone rogue, Bill and his guests explore the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence."
2017-04-21
"Bill extracts DNA from a strawberry in the lab and talks about genetically modified foods with a Monsanto executive, a professor and a farmer."
2017-04-21
"Bill introduces the theory of panspermia, NASA scientists discuss the Mars 2020 mission, and Wil Wheaton and the panel ponder life on other planets."
2017-04-21
"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."
2017-04-21
"Bill and his correspondents check out video game technology that's changing the world, including a game that helps surgeons sharpen their skills."
2017-04-21
"What's in a calorie? Bill flamb\u00e9s a marshmallow in the name of science, experts weigh in on fad diets, and singing kale keeps it real about nutrition."
2017-04-21
"Sex is complex! Bill explores the ever-evolving science of sexuality with help from a panel of experts and \"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend\" star Rachel Bloom."
2017-04-21
"Bill and the panel discuss private space travel. Mean astronaut Joel McHale answers questions, and lunar gravity gives a young basketballer a boost."
2017-04-21
"Chemtrails. Crop circles. Palm readers. Bill takes aim at pseudoscience and explains how confirmation bias makes us believe things that aren't true."
2017-04-21
"Bill explores advances in IVF that are helping couples have healthy babies. \"Project Runway\" star Tim Gunn hosts a special fashion show in the lab."
2017-04-21
"Bill and his guests talk about tackling overpopulation by empowering women. Comedian Joanna Hausmann interviews couples about male contraception."
Season 2 - Bill Nye Saves the World
2017-12-29
"Bill visits a cannabis dispensary in Hollywood and takes a trip through hemp history. Kevin Smith and other panelists weigh weed's pros and cons."
2017-12-29
"From phishing to malware, Bill uncovers the scams that steal our data. Steve-O talks about the time he exposed himself \u2026 to hackers."
2017-12-29
"In search of better sleep, correspondents seek out NASA scientists and a professional cuddler. Bill busts myths about naps, dreams and turkey."
2017-12-29
"Bill spreads bad news about antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea and other superbugs. Comedian Ali Wong stops by the studio for a glow-in-the-dark demo."
2017-12-29
"OK Go and Drew Carey help Bill explain extinction, and the panel reveals how scientists could one day bring extinct species back to life."
2017-12-29
"Bill breaks down the science of time travel with guests Zach Braff, retired astronaut Scott Kelly and the minds behind \"Star Trek\" and \"Lost.\""
Season 3 - Bill Nye Saves the World
2018-05-11
"As Bill breaks down the science of aging, his correspondents try bizarre beauty treatments and learn how spinach could transform organ transplants."
2018-05-11
"Derek Muller discovers why Mexico City is sinking, Nazeem Hussain tests his desert survival skills, and Bill has a drink with a \"water sommelier\"."
2018-05-11
"Bill explains how addiction changes the brain, comedian Maria Bamford shares her struggles, and Cara Santa Maria visits a research lab casino."
2018-05-11
"Karlie Kloss tours Japanese farms that grow produce without soil to save water and space. Back in the studio, Margaret Cho samples meat made in a lab."
2018-05-11
"In London, mutated mosquitos make a meal of Derek Muller. Comedian Paul F. Tompkins helps Bill burst a common myth about evolution."
2018-05-11
"Do dogs get depressed? Do monkeys like magic tricks? Bill and his guests explore animal behavior that's remarkably human"