Bill Nye Saves the World

S1 · E1 — Earth Is a Hot Mess

Season 1 · 13 episodesBill Nye Saves the World
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Earth Is a Hot MessE1 · 31 min

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.

Tune Your Quack-o-MeterE2 · 32 min

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

Machines Take Over the WorldE3 · 28 min

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

More Food, Less HypeE4 · 27 min

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

The Original Martian InvasionE5 · 28 min

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

Do Some Shots, Save the WorldE6 · 27 min

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.

Cheat Codes for RealityE7 · 31 min

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

This Diet Is BananasE8 · 27 min

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.

The Sexual SpectrumE9 · 26 min

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.

Saving the World -- with Space!E10 · 28 min

Bill and the panel discuss private space travel. Mean astronaut Joel McHale answers questions, and lunar gravity gives a young basketballer a boost.

Malarkey!E11 · 25 min

Chemtrails. Crop circles. Palm readers. Bill takes aim at pseudoscience and explains how confirmation bias makes us believe things that aren't true.

Designer BabiesE12 · 29 min

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.

Earth's People ProblemE13 · 27 min

Bill and his guests talk about tackling overpopulation by empowering women. Comedian Joanna Hausmann interviews couples about male contraception.

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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.

Continue the story

Episodes

Now playing
Earth Is a Hot MessE1 · 31 min

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.

Tune Your Quack-o-MeterE2 · 32 min

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

Machines Take Over the WorldE3 · 28 min

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

More Food, Less HypeE4 · 27 min

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

The Original Martian InvasionE5 · 28 min

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

Do Some Shots, Save the WorldE6 · 27 min

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.

Cheat Codes for RealityE7 · 31 min

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

This Diet Is BananasE8 · 27 min

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.

The Sexual SpectrumE9 · 26 min

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.

Saving the World -- with Space!E10 · 28 min

Bill and the panel discuss private space travel. Mean astronaut Joel McHale answers questions, and lunar gravity gives a young basketballer a boost.

Malarkey!E11 · 25 min

Chemtrails. Crop circles. Palm readers. Bill takes aim at pseudoscience and explains how confirmation bias makes us believe things that aren't true.

Designer BabiesE12 · 29 min

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.

Earth's People ProblemE13 · 27 min

Bill and his guests talk about tackling overpopulation by empowering women. Comedian Joanna Hausmann interviews couples about male contraception.