Coronavirus: What Lies Ahead? It Depends

Coronavirus: What Lies Ahead? It Depends

Author: Stitcher & Bill Nye June 23, 2020 Duration: 30:39
It seems like every day brings a different prediction for how bad this pandemic will get. We set out to find what the data really say.

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
Jane Fonda Fights Climate Change With Fire... Drills [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:30
The famed actress and activist says she’s learned a lot from getting arrested at her own climate rallies in D.C. last year. She fills us in on the need to address injustice while we fight global warming, how the COVID pa…
Failed Stars and Other Strange New Worlds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:46
Jacqueline Faherty from the American Museum of Natural History explains the mysteries of brown dwarfs — bigger than planets, smaller than stars — and reveals how she's improving STEM by making it more diverse.
Bringing Psychology to Disney, Iraq, and You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:55
Eric Haseltine reveals how he used neuroscience to create best-selling toys and to protect U.S. troops from roadside explosives. He also shares some tips to help you (yes, you!) fix your suboptimal behaviors.
Conspiracies? Fake News? We Connect the Dots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:45
You'd never fall for a conspiracy theory, right? Yeah, keep telling yourself that. Psychologist Rob Brotherton explores the history of conspiracy theories — including a famous fake-news scare that was itself fake news —…
Coronavirus: Long-Term Health Effects [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:45
More than 99 percent of people who get COVID-19 recover. But many unknown chronic effects may await those people all the same.
The Day the Dinosaurs Died [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:50
It’s the most famous mass extinction of all time, but we’re only just starting to understand the impact that killed the (ancient) dinosaurs. Geophysicist Joanna Morgan takes us to the crater to imagine the day the astero…
Natalie Portman Is Keeping Science in the Family [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:28
She’s famous for her science fiction movies (the “Star Wars” prequels, Thor, Annihilation), but hard science runs through Natalie Portman’s veins. We discuss her early research in chemistry and psychology, her environmen…
Coronavirus: Back to School? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:02
Arne Duncan — former Secretary of Education under President Obama — walks us through what needs to be done for schools to reopen safely in the fall.