The Eyes of Nye

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Addiction

Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 15:21

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.

Addiction

Submitted by khenkes on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 10:15

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.

The eyes of Nye

Submitted by khenkes on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 15:39

"Investigate the ongoing battle between man and microbes. Learn how antibiotics work and fiind out how germs continually evolve to evade--and survive. Watch as experts finally come clean about the way hand-washing affects germs"--Container.

Genetically modified foods

benefits and risks
  • Nye, Bill
2005
Bill Nye considers the benefits and risks of genetically modified foods. Nye explores the use of genetic engineering in agriculture and identifies a variety of foods that contain genetically modified organisms. He talks with wheat breeders who discuss the benefits of hybrid food crops, with researchers who study organic and pesticide-free crops and with corporations engaged in agricultural biotechnology and the use of GMO's.

The eyes of Nye

population
2005
Compare population issues around the world, from demographics to social and cultural aspects, and see how education and industrialization can affect human population. Students will hear about Third World issues, look at worldwide consumption trends, and analyze mass media education efforts.

Addiction

Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 08:37

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.

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