We've all been spending more time at home over the past two years, which often means hanging out on the couch and watching Netflix. Fortunately for the scientifically inclined, this platform has no shortage of top-tier science shows. If you're looking for your next favorite binge-watching series, consider one of these six science shows currently on Netflix:
- Bill Nye Saves the World
Bill Nye, made famous by his mid-90s kids' show “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” is back. This time, he's talking to famous guests and experts about the scientific topics that touch every facet of our lives. This show isn't just for kids, either—adults are guaranteed to get something out of it, too.
If you like watching lab experiments, debunking pseudoscience, or just learning about how science relates to pop culture, politics, and society as a whole, you'll enjoy this show. While it's not explicitly for adults, parental guidance is suggested—younger kids may have trouble getting some of the concepts presented here, and Nye does occasionally talk about adult topics.
- Emily's Wonder Lab
Are you looking for a show to help young kids develop an interest in science? If so, then Emily's Wonder Lab might be perfect for you. There's only one season available, but it's packed with ten fun, engaging episodes that explore topics ranging from solar ovens to non-Newtonian fluids.
If shows like Beakman's World, Bill Nye the Science Guy, or Mr. Wizard hold a special place in your heart, help your family experience the same magic with episodes of Emily's Wonder Lab.
- A Year in Space
There's one huge plot hole that most science fiction and space media fail to account for: The human body requires some very specific conditions to keep functioning the way it's supposed to. This isn't just limited to things like access to air and water, either. Our bodies rely on gravity more than you'd expect. With that in mind, what does spending a year in space actually do to people?
A Year in Space tracks astronaut Scott Kelly through twelve months on the International Space Station. Interestingly, Kelly is a twin—his brother, astronaut Mike Kellu, remained back on Earth. That gave scientists a basis for comparison, and offers a fascinating look at the changes caused by living in zero gravity for a year.
- White Rabbit Project
If you were a fan of Mythbusters, you'll probably love White Rabbit Project. Starring some of the Mythbusters team, including Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara, this show follows a similar premise that Mythbusters did. It isn't exactly a sequel, however—White Rabbit Project is something completely new.
This show sees the team do everything from create a cyborg cockroach, rank the weirdest World War II weaponry, and examine some of history's greatest heists. It has its own feel and style, but still involves plenty of wacky experiments.
- Conspiracies
Chances are, if you've spent pretty much any time on the internet, you've come across a conspiracy theory or twelve. Even before the internet, everyone seemed to have some secret truth that “They” didn't want you to know. Whether it's the “Paul is dead'' theory about the Beatles replacing Paul McCartney with a lookalike, or the idea that the moon landing took place on a soundstage, everybody has heard at least one.
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