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The Always More PodcastEpisode 63: TO INFINITY AND ALWAYS MORE SPACE [NEWS]!Tim and Chris blast off while talking about the likelihood of colonizing mars, obtaining space rashes, gigantic small black holes and solar eclipses in Texas. Plus! Asteroid City, Knightfall, crime-fighting cows, is a hot dog a sandwich + more!
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0:00 - “I feel like she hates us.”
2:35 - Rec & Rev
9:45 - What Did I Miss?
20:30 - Space!
21:45 - Are You Smarter Than a High Schooler?
28:00 - Space News!
48:45 - Fav Space Entertainment
54:55 - Other Space Questions
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Science Rules! with Bill NyeHow To Be HappyIt 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 take your calls, including one from Mike from Colorado who asks, “Is there a genetic component to happiness?”.You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com [stitcherpremium.com] and use promo code ‘SCIENCE.’This epi...
2019-11-1447 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeUnderwater Clues About AliensThere are teeny-tiny organisms living at the depths of our oceans, which can tell us a lot about the possibility of life beyond Earth. Real life deep sea explorer Dr. Julie Huber from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution joins us to talk about the clues the deep water gives us about alien life. And as usual, we go to the phones to answer your questions, like one from Patrick, who asks, "how close to an alien environment are our oceans near the underwater volcanic vents?"You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on...
2019-11-0745 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeThe End of the WorldIt’s Halloween and the perfect time to get apocalyptic. Eschatology expert and Science Rules! co-host Corey S. Powell brings us his insights this week on all the scientifically plausible and not-so-plausible ways the world could end. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code ‘SCIENCE.'This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses (www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/SCIENCERULES), DoorDash (promo code: SCIENCERULES), and Proactiv (www.proactiv.com/scie...
2019-10-3138 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeWhat’s Clean, Green and Combats Climate Change?Fusion Power! CEO of TAE Technologies Michl Binderbauer believes he can bring safe and sustainable fusion power to the market in a couple short decades. He, Bill, and Corey take your calls, including one from Anne who asks Bill why he’s opposed to nuclear energy.You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code ‘SCIENCE.'This episode is sponsored by Quality Logo Products (www.qualitylogo.com code: SCIE...
2019-10-2449 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeWhy There's Nothing Odd About QueerThere’s a lot to human sexuality. That’s why we’re joined by comedian & actress Margaret Cho and by Dr. Lisa Rubin, associate professor of psychology at the New School for Social Research. They’ll help us piece together what makes up a person’s sexuality. Plus, Margaret Cho takes a couple listener phone calls and conquers the lightning round. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code ‘SCIENCE.'...
2019-10-1734 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeComplete World KnowledgeEveryone you’ll ever meet knows something you don’t. Especially if you meet John Hodgman— he’s an expert in expertise. John, Bill and Corey give expert advice to callers, including Kevin, who wants to know how he should propose to his girlfriend, and to Laurel calling from Ms. Cann’s 10th grade class, who wants an idea for her science project. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code ‘SCIENCE.'
2019-10-1047 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeThe Story of Skin ColorEver wonder why your skin is the color it is? Decades ago, Dr. Nina Jablonski wondered the same thing. She’s here to tell us the science behind the story of our skin and to break down some of the deeply entrenched myths about race and color.You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code ‘SCIENCE.'This episode is sponsored by Ministry of Supply (www.ministryofsupply.com code...
2019-10-0348 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeWhat's a Psychopath?The word “psychopath" can be thrown around rather flippantly— but what does it really mean to be a psychopath? Psychopathy expert Dr. Arielle Baskin-Sommers of Yale University joins us to explain this anti-social trait a little more clearly. And answers some caller questions, including one from Nora who calls in to ask, “Can psychopaths have real relationships?” Plus, Arielle gets “dorky” science on us with a deep dive into the role of empathy in psychopathy. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherp...
2019-09-1951 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeHow to Survive Another ChernobylIf we're going to embrace nuclear energy, we want to understand the effects of radiation and how to handle them. And that’s just the sort of work Dr. Lauren Jackson does! She joins us to talk about how radiation affects people, and what steps are being taken to protect the public in the event of a nuclear incident. Plus, she answers some caller questions, including one from Tiffany in Detroit who wonders: Should I be as scared of nuclear radiation as I am!? You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Pr...
2019-08-2244 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeMachine SmartsWhat's intelligence? Ashley Llorens, Chief of the Intelligent Systems Center at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, has a good idea. He joins us to talk about intelligence of the human-type and the machine-type, and what it will take for machines to get up to speed. We'll take some caller questions, including one from Ahmed, who wants to know: will AI eventually take away our motivation to learn? Plus, Ashley talks about the connection between being a hip hop artist and a machine learning engineer.You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher...
2019-08-1545 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeAre We Living in a Simulation?Combining consciousness and technology leaves us with some big questions. Questions that philosopher and cognitive scientist Dr. David Chalmers thinks about (someone's got to!). Caller Keith wants to know if consciousness can be manufactured, and Elizabeth asks if we will ever garner true emotion from AI? Chalmers gives his thoughts on those big questions, and experiments on Bill and Corey by kicking them in the shin!You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code ‘SCIENCE.'...
2019-08-0846 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeWhat Evolution WantsEvolution doesn't want anything. You just have to be good enough to survive! Geologist, paleontologist, and author Dr. Don Prothero joins us to talk evolution, creationism and Big Foot! Plus, he gives listener Jacob some tactics to respectfully talk with creationists about evolution, and he answers Stephanie's burning question: Could mermaids have ever existed?You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code ‘SCIENCE.'This episode is sponsored by...
2019-08-0134 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeYour Climate Change Reality CheckTo solve any problem, you must be optimistic that you can find a solution. The problem of climate change is no different. We're joined by Dr. Michael Mann of Penn State, who's been studying climate science for decades, to talk the climate reality we're dealing with and to answer some calls. Mann gives caller Jacob some strategies for conversing with climate change skeptics, and he answers Emma's critical question: What is the single most important thing we can do right now to alleviate the pressures from climate change?You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science...
2019-07-2547 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeEating Like a Science GuyWhat do you think about when you eat? When Bill Nye eats, he thinks about the science behind every bite. Expert eater and host of the Sporkful Dan Pashman joins us to talk about food and give his eater perspective to caller questions, including from Nicole who wants to know whether adding salt to water really makes it boiler faster, and from Derek who wonders what is it about ketchup that makes it a non-Newtonian fluid. Plus, Dan gives his hot take on Evan’s question— what will be the next food fad?You can listen to ad-f...
2019-07-1846 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeLanguage Rules!Language, especially English, has a lot of rules. We tackle how and why those rules apply to English with Copy Chief at Random House Benjamin Dreyer, who reminds us that while rules are important, we have to change our minds about some rules. We hear from a few callers, including Allyson who wants to know why the classic "i before e" rule barely applies. Plus, two of this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee "Octochamps" tell us how they made it twenty rounds without one misspelling.You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules!, only on...
2019-06-2745 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeLoose Nukes? You BetchaNuclear weapons should be important to all of us because we've got to figure out how to not use them, and how to protect them. Caller Valentina wonders how a generation inundated with information can prioritize nukes as an issue, while caller Larry suggests that maybe the answer to this world problem is as simple as blasting them all into space. Science historian and nuclear weapons expert Dr. Alex Wellerstein joins us to talk history, address those concerns, and more.You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules!, only on Stitcher Premium...
2019-06-2047 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeWhat's on Your Mind in That Brain of Yours?Consider this episode of Science Rules! a user manual for how you think, feel and remember, as we explore the nature of consciousness with neuroscientist Dr. Heather Berlin.This episode is sponsored by Progressive Insurance (www.progressive.com), ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/SCIENCERULES), The Great Courses Plus (www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/SCIENCERULES). and Turo.
2019-06-1351 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeHeredity & MeYou've probably heard someone say, "She takes after her father." But what does that really mean? How do we inherit certain traits and characteristics? Writer Carl Zimmer joins us to answer your calls about what heredity means, how it plays out, and whether you should consider taking a DNA test. His book, She Has Her Mother's Laugh, is now available in paperback.This episode is sponsored by Turo, KiwiCo (www.kiwico.com/SCIENCERULES), and MagellanTV (www.magellantv.com/sciencerules).
2019-06-0640 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeHow to Die Young at an Old AgeMaybe you've heard drinking coffee will keep you alive longer, that antioxidants will slow down the aging process, or that jogging will add 10 years to your life. But is there really a secret to living longer? Whatever the secret is, we're talking about the latest research with Dr. Nir Barzilai. He joins us to discuss his research on human lifespan and longevity, and to take your calls about the mysteries of aging!This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus (www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/SCIENCERULES), MagellanTV (www.magellantv.com/sciencerules), and...
2019-05-3046 min
Science Rules! with Bill NyeWE'RE ALL SCIENCE PEOPLEIn a world of fake news and real warming, Bill Nye is back to assure you science is for everyone! Along with his co-host Corey S. Powell and Ologies host, humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward, Bill takes your questions about everything from declining insect populations to how to be a dad who combats climate change.This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter (www.ziprecruiter.com/SCIENCERULES).
2019-05-1645 min