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Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
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Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
Bill Nye, the former CEO of The Planetary Society, reflects on his family background, his path to becoming known as "Bill Nye the Science Guy," which is also the name of his popular 90s PBS children's show, and talks about what's next for his career in an interview with Major Garrett on "The Takeout."
NASA's recently approved budget comes right as the space giant prepares for the Artemis II mission and other massive space exploration projects. Bill Nye the Science Guy joins CBS News with more details.
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.
Bill Nye the Science Guy joined hundreds of protesters in Washington, D.C., on Monday to demonstrate against the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts to NASA science activities. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Nye about his fight to keep the space agency funded.
Hundreds gathered in Washington, D.C., on Monday to protest against the Trump administration's proposed cuts to NASA's science activities. Leading the charge was Bill Nye, who joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he's fighting to save the space agency from deep cuts.
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
Bill Nye "The Science Guy" got to see the total solar eclipse from Fredericksburg, Texas. He spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about what it was like.
As the solar eclipse reaches totality in Mexico, Texas will become the first U.S. state to witness the celestial event. Bill Nye joins CBS News' Janet Shamlian, Norah O'Donnell and Tony Dokoupil with advice on how to make the eclipse memorable.
Bill Nye joins “CBS Mornings” to explain the crucial role of solar eclipse glasses in safely enjoying the spectacle, and the science that makes it all possible.
Bill Nye the Science Guy will be watching for Monday afternoon's total solar eclipse from the path of totality in Texas. He joined CBS News to discuss the event.
Bill Nye the Science Guy encouraged people to take in their surroundings, saying the eclipse is a great shared experience.
Emily Calandrelli, familiar to audiences from her TikToks, Netflix show "Emily's Wonder Lab" and collaborations with Bill Nye, introduces her new book "Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: Next Level."
NASA estimates a total solar eclipse happens where you live an average of once every 375 years. The path of totality stretches across the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina. Bill Nye, scientist and CEO of the Planetary Society, joins "CBS This Morning" from Beatrice, Nebraska, to discuss what to expect.
Bill Nye has worked for decades to get audiences excited about science. He hosted the popular and influential "Bill Nye the Science Guy" show, covering everything from atoms to the atmosphere and winning 19 Emmys along the way. Nye joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Everything All at Once: How to Unleash Your Inner Nerd, Tap into Radical Curiosity and Solve Any Problem."
"Bill Nye the Science Guy" has gone from changing the way kids look at science to trying to change the way some adults deal with climate change. It's a campaign that's driven by pure passion, as he explains to Rita Braver.
The TV science show host is asked his take on a number of science topics from correspondent Rita Braver.
Is there life on other planets? Rita Braver asks the TV science show host.
Noah's Ark is standing tall again, this time in central Kentucky. What some call the greatest story ever told is now shared in a massive replica. But after two years of construction, it is both a Christian theme park and a lightning rod for critics. Mark Strassmann reports from the ark in Williamstown, Kentucky.
NASA has released the highest resolution pictures of Pluto ever captured by the New Horizons space probe. Bill Nye "The Science Guy" talked about the future of the U.S. Space program with CBSN.
Bill Nye takes on creationism in his new book, "Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation." He stopped by CBS to make his case in an op-ed.
Bill Nye "The Science Guy" taught kids on his popular TV show in the '90s. Now he's hoping to reach a bigger crowd. Nye joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about his new book, "Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation."
Bill Nye the Science Guy is working to inspire the next generation of world-changing scientists. Nye joins "CBS This Morning" with tips for parents on how to keep kids curious and engaged with science during these times of remote learning and provides families with a simple experiment to do at home.
Scientist Bill Nye is urging everyone to wear a mask in the fight to stop the coronavirus. He says it is "literally a matter of life and death." Nye joins "CBS This Morning" to give a live demonstration of why masks work.
He's not the same kid-friendly "Science Guy" millennials grew up with
Democrats say they are considering Republicans' "last and final" offer to end the DHS shutdown. Follow live updates.
President Trump on Thursday extended a pause on striking Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, is home to U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
Justice Department lawyers said in the memo that it was a "regrettable error" to cite the memo in monthslong litigation.
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
DOJ plans to turn over voter data it's collecting from states to DHS for use in immigration and criminal investigations, sources say.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
As oil prices surge, some experts are urging consumers to take energy-conserving steps like working from home or driving less.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
RNC representatives toured the American Airlines Center last month.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran in the Middle East war to "kill Americans," Kaja Kallas said Thursday.
The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Twin mountain gorillas were recently born in the Virunga National Park, renowned for its biodiversity but threatened by conflict.
Camila Morrone, who stars in the series "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the show, what intimidated her about the horror genre, and working with the Duffer brothers.
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals shocking details about the latest "Survivor" elimination ceremony.
Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson announced on Wednesday that "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert will co-write the next "Lord of the Rings" movie. "The Late Show" airs its final episode in May.
Major League Baseball's "robot umpire" made its debut in the season-opening New Yankees-San Francisco Giants game in Oracle Park.
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
The nation's largest police department, the NYPD, has launched a new unit designed to revolutionize how it approaches survivors of gender-based violence. CBS News got an exclusive first look inside the policy and training facility. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
The trial of a Hawaii doctor accused of attempting to murder his wife while on a hiking trail is underway. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman breaks down footage of the alleged incident that the jury watched on Wednesday. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appeared at a New York courthouse on Thursday for a hearing in his drug trafficking case. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, is home to U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.
The New York City Police Department is unveiling its gender-based violence policy and training unit to help survivors and investigate aggressors. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is helping to raise awareness about a common, often painful medical condition affecting millions of women by sharing her own experience with uterine fibroids. Gynecologist Dr. Tara Shirazian joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
President Trump extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz before he orders strikes on the country's power plants. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune presented Democrats with what he is calling Republicans' "last and final" offer to end the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. The shutdown is having a tremendous impact on thousands of federal employees, including TSA agents. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle and Taurean Small have more.
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina walked out of a House Armed Services Committee briefing on the Iran war earlier this week. Mace joins "The Takeout" to discuss her stance on the conflict.
At least 2,000 U.S. troops could begin arriving in the Middle East as early as Friday, with more expected to deploy in the coming days. Ret. Lt. Col. Paul Webber joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the move signals about the war with Iran.