Bill Nye Is Still a Champion for Science

Almost 30 years after the debut of ‘Bill Nye The Science Guy,' Nye talks about his favorite moments from the series, fighting the anti-science movement and how the landscape of science communication has changed over the years.

By Alex Orlando
Nov 27, 2023 1:00 PMNov 27, 2023 2:00 PM
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Bill Nye sports his now-iconic bow tie in an episode of his latest series, 'The End is Nye.' (Credit: Bertrand Calmeau/Peacock)

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It’s been nearly three decades since Bill Nye the Science Guy first aired on PBS in September of 1993. In the years that followed, Nye, a former mechanical engineer and the show’s titular host, would become America’s most well-loved science teacher, educating millions of children (and plenty of adults) about basic scientific principles like biodiversity and the forces of gravity.

In a recent interview with Discover, Nye reflects on more than just the series that made him famous, sharing thoughts on his legacy, science communication, and the rise of the anti-science movement in the U.S.

Bill Nye's Humorous Spin on Science

It was Nye’s madcap humor and wacky demonstrations, however, that truly made the show shine. In an episode about ocean life, he explains that seawater is teeming with tiny, microscopic organisms, orplankton, meaning that food is plentiful everywhere. 

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