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Bill Nye the Science Guy

Storms (#529)

Storms happen when huge masses of air collide. Disaster or not, storms benefit us. The tropical regions of the earth would be too hot to inhabit--and the subpolar regions too cold--if we didn't have hurricanes and typhoons to distribute the Earth's heat so efficiently. And besides, a good storm can sure put on a great show!

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Program Description: Bill Nye knows how to provide easy access to hard science. What's his secret? A fast-paced approach blending humor and hands-on activities. Bill encourages kids to ask interesting questions...then shows them how to discover fascinating answers. Enlist the Science Guy's help when it comes to teaching a range of subjects such as Health, Math, Nature, and Environmental issues.

All Upcoming Episodes

  • Probability (#521)

    There is a good chance this will be one of Bill's best episodes! In fact, he'll probably make the complicated concept of probability very simple to understand, while showing how it allows us to predict events. Closed Captioning

  • Flowers (#522)

    The Science Guy, with the help of guest Drew Barrymore, shows that flowers are more than just pretty faces. They make seeds, play a key role in pollination, and help plants to reproduce. Closed Captioning

  • Deserts (#523)

    Bill travels to Arizona's stunning Sonoran desert--and has a close encounter of the camel kind--while exploring this unique ecosystem and demonstrating the special ways its native plants and animals flourish. Closed Captioning

  • Heart (#524)

    Bill checks out this important muscular pump's function in the body, by pulling nine 'Gs' with the United States Navy's Blue Angels and chatting with Seattle Mariner Edgar Martinez. Closed Captioning

  • Inventions (#525)

    All day long our lives are made easier by one invention or another, but we may not realize that not all inventions are carefully planned--some of the most valuable inventions come about by accident! Bill examines the process of inventing, with help from actor Samuel L. Jackson. Closed Captioning

Past Episodes

These episodes of Bill Nye the Science Guy aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.

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