Science Insights: Climate Change, Evolution, and Cosmic Mysteries

Bill Nye answers various science-related questions, covering topics like global warming, cloning extinct species, evolution, alternative energy, rainbows, sky color, magnets, dimensions, AI, dark matter, health, diet, nuclear war, GMOs, flat earth belief, and organic food. He provides insights and encourages scientific thinking.

What psychological concept explains why people might ignore evidence of global warming?

• Confirmation bias

• Cognitive dissonance

• Groupthink

• Placebo effect

What is the estimated age of the Earth?

• 3.5 billion years

• 4.6 billion years

• 5.7 billion years

• 6.8 billion years

Why do humans and monkeys both exist if humans evolved from a common ancestor?

• Monkeys evolved from humans

• Humans evolved from a different species

• Monkeys are a subspecies of humans

• Humans and monkeys have a common ancestor

What is required for a celestial body to be classified as a planet?

• It must have an atmosphere

• It must have a moon

• It must have enough gravity to be spherical and clear its orbit

• It must be larger than Earth

What causes a double rainbow to appear?

• Reflection of light in water droplets

• A second, fainter reflection of light

• Refraction of light in ice crystals

• Interference of sound waves

Which energy sources could replace fossil fuels according to the discussion?

• Natural gas and oil energy

• Hydroelectric and biomass energy

• Nuclear and coal energy

• Wind, solar, tidal, and geothermal energy

What is the fourth dimension according to the discussion?

• Smell

• Space

• Time

• Sound

What is dark matter believed to influence?

• Electricity

• Magnetism

• Light

• Gravity

What is a common misconception about GMOs?

• They are unsafe to eat

• They cause cancer

• They are not nutritious

• They are not environmentally friendly

Why do some people prefer organic food despite the lack of evidence for its health benefits?

• Perception and marketing

• It is more nutritious

• It is cheaper

• It tastes better