Coronavirus: Panic Over Variants, and Other Media Mistakes

Coronavirus: Panic Over Variants, and Other Media Mistakes

Author: Stitcher & Bill Nye March 2, 2021 Duration: 29:00
Sociologist Zeynep Tufekci takes news outlets to task for how our coverage has hindered the response to COVID-19 and explains why no matter what variant is going around your community, you should still get a vaccine — any of them — as soon as you are eligible.

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
What Happens if You Fall Into a Black Hole? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:42
Dr. Priyamvada Natarajan is an expert on the strangest things in physics: warped space, dark matter, dark energy, and even questions from our listeners.
Our Fishy Ancestors Grew a Pair (of Legs) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:17
Neil Shubin reveals how he discovered Tiktaalik — a long-sought fossil link between swimming fish and walking land animals — and shares other remarkable tales about life's evolution.
The Science of Bond — James Bond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:12
Can any part of the long-running film franchise stand up to scientific scrutiny? Matt Gourley — co-host of the James Bonding podcast, among much else — joins to answer all your questions about the coolest gadgets, the cr…
Werner Herzog and the Vermin of the Sky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:09
The legendary filmmaker teams up with British geoscientist Clive Oppenheimer to explain how meteorites — what they call ”visitors from darker worlds” — have shaped societies throughout history.
Yuval Noah Harari Charts the Evolution of Homo Sapiens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:48
As different as we humans are from each other — politically and otherwise — we’re all part of the same species. We explore the history of Homo Sapiens and who (or what) might eventually replace us as kings of the forest.
Science Stands Up to Politics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:19
This year Science has published an unprecedented series of scathing articles by editor in chief Holden Thorp criticizing President Trump's handling of the dual crises of COVID-19 and climate change. It's finally time for…