The chapter delves into intriguing sci-fi concepts like hibernation for astronauts and the use of seawater and coconuts as power sources, drawing parallels to popular TV shows and discussing the portrayal of women in television. It transitions to exploring topics like teleportation, energy conversion, and humanity's resilience post-catastrophe, including discussions on dimensional portals, climate change, and potential communication with extraterrestrial beings.
Who better to answer questions about science fiction in TV and movies than Bill Nye? Bill and Chuck Nice flip channels between “StarTrek,” “Star Wars,” “Lost in Space,” “Back to the Future” and more!
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(Originally Aired January 31, 2017)
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