An Update From Bill and Corey

An Update From Bill and Corey

Author: Stitcher & Bill Nye June 24, 2021 Duration: 5:00
More on where this show is going — and when it will come back!

Curiosity drives Science Rules! with Bill Nye, a podcast built from listener voicemails. Each episode begins with a question from someone just trying to make sense of the world, whether it’s about their backyard or a distant galaxy. Bill Nye, alongside science writer Corey S. Powell, doesn’t just answer these questions off the cuff; they take them directly to top researchers and specialists who can provide real, evidence-based clarity. The conversation that unfolds is where this podcast finds its rhythm-it’s a deep yet accessible exploration that breaks down complex ideas without losing the wonder. You’ll hear discussions that pivot from the practicalities of daily life to the farthest reaches of theoretical science, all grounded in the methodical, question-everything spirit that defines true scientific inquiry. The tone is urgent and engaging, reflecting Bill’s genuine mission to foster a more scientifically literate society through direct dialogue. It’s that blend of everyday curiosity and expert insight that makes the show feel both personal and profoundly expansive. Tune in for a consistently surprising journey through the questions you have and the ones you haven’t even thought to ask yet, all handled with the show’s characteristic energy and depth.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Science Rules! with Bill Nye
Podcast Episodes
NFL Meets MIT: Science Tackles the Super Bowl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:20
Former NFL lineman (and current math whiz) John Urschel and materials scientist Ainissa Ramirez highlight all the science you can see on display at the Super Bowl, from the mechanics of blocking to the psychology of play…
Coronavirus: Did COVID Escape From a Lab? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:06
It’s a highly controversial and unlikely hypothesis. But, as Dr. David Relman explains, we can't rule it out, because we still don't know the original source of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
It's a Parasite's World. We Just Live in It. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:19
When it comes to things that give us the heebie-jeebies, parasites reign supreme. But according to this week's guest, ecosystems couldn't exist without them. Chelsea Wood explains what makes them so creepy, how to preven…
The Greatest Invention of All Time Is ... TIME! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:20
We talk to master watchmaker Rebecca Struthers about how people learned to measure time and the twisted way that clocks came to control the way we eat, sleep, work, and relax (if we relax at all).
Coronavirus: 100 Days, 100 Million Shots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:20
Dr. Celine Gounder — a member of President-Elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 Advisory Board — answers all of your questions about the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines and details an ambitious plan to vaccinate a third of America.
The True Limit to Space Exploration: Our Sanity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:23
If humans want to explore the solar system (and beyond), we'll have to learn to do something inconceivable for most of us pre-pandemic — exist with each other in tiny quarters for months. Kim Binsted's HI-SEAS program is…
Mayim Bialik’s Contract With the Universe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:42
The star of The Big Bang Theory, Blossom, and the new show Call Me Kat explains how she balances her love of science with her career in acting, and we put her neuroscience Ph.D. to use answering your questions about cogn…
How To (Still) Be Happy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:06
It turns out being happy, or becoming happier is possible with a bit of effort. We’re joined by happiness expert and host of The Happiness Lab, Dr. Laurie Santos to talk about her research into human happiness and to tak…
Save the Oceans: Recycling Is Not Enough [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:10
Every year, another 11 million tons of plastic trash ends up in the ocean. Winnie Lau, senior manager of the “Preventing Ocean Plastics” project, explains why recycling isn't helping — and what we should be doing instead…