Nye, Bill

In two separate segments, Bill Nye takes a scientific look at chemical reactions, and at matter, and offers related experiments.

In two separate segments, Bill Nye takes a scientific look at bones and muscles, and at respiration and offers related experiments.

In two separate segments, Bill Nye takes a scientific look at balance and at structures, and offers related experiments.

Bill Nye explores the physiology and psychology of drug addiction, examining whether it is a disease, a chosen behavior, or a genetic disorder. Nye talks with scientists who are using diagnostic imaging to study the effect of drugs on the brain. Features an interview with psychologists who discuss the social factors associated with substance abuse and support their theory by conducting an experiment using non-alcoholic beer. Also speaks with a group of people who are struggling with drug addictions.

Examines the "stuff" that people use every day and looks at the effects that these everyday objects and actions have on Earth's environment.

Science educator Bill Nye details the history of development in how energy is created and used, discussing fossil fuels, the combustion engine, electricity, nuclear power, solar and wind power, hydroelectricity, and hydrogen fuel cells.

Science educator Bill Nye details the history of developments in exploration, discussing clocks, the compass, submarines, telescopes, X-rays and MRIs, and rockets and the space shuttle. Includes an introduction to a student inventor.

Examines the "stuff" that people use every day and looks at the effects that these everyday objects and actions have on Earth's environment.