Are We Still Evolving?

Science Rules! with Bill Nye

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4.6 • 4.7K Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2020

⏱️ 36 minutes

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We may think of ourselves as outside of nature, but humans are evolving just like everything else. Genetics and evolution expert Dr. Molly Przeworkski fields questions on whether humans are influencing our own evolution, and if the study of genetics might help reduce disease. You can listen to ad-free new episodes of Science Rules! only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code ‘SCIENCE.’

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0:00.0	In evolution, you only have to be good enough.
0:07.0	Nissan?
0:08.0	Hello?
0:10.0	We're all science people.
0:13.0	Exactly.
0:14.0	We know it's a good idea because it's lasted.
0:16.0	We could teach kids and they get it.
0:19.0	There's chemistry in here, there's biology in here.
0:21.0	It's in whiskey, it's in ice cream, it's in who you've all loved with.
0:25.0	That's the recipe for success.
0:27.0	We can make the world better for everybody.
0:32.0	Starting now.
0:34.0	Welcome, welcome to Science Rules.
0:37.0	I'm your host, Bill Nye.
0:38.0	This is the show where science rules.
0:41.0	It's a call-in show, so if you want to be on the show and I hope you do,
0:45.0	the number to dial is 470-ask-bill.
0:50.0	That's 470-275-2455.
0:54.0	You can keep up with me on the Electric Internet to find out when to call.
1:04.0	As always, you can also send us your questions and comments at askbilnye.com.
1:11.0	And once again, I am joined, of course, by science writer, editor, dear friend,
1:16.0	Corey Espal, greetings, Corey.
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