We've all been spending more time at home over the past two years, which often means hanging out on the couch and watching Netflix. Fortunately for the scientifically inclined, this platform has no shortage of top-tier science shows. If you're looking for your next favorite binge-watching series, consider one of these six science shows currently on Netflix:
Bill Nye, made famous by his mid-90s kids' show “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” is back. This time, he's talking to famous guests and experts about the scientific topics that touch every facet of our lives. This show isn't just for kids, either—adults are guaranteed to get something out of it, too.
If you like watching lab experiments, debunking pseudoscience, or just learning about how science relates to pop culture, politics, and society as a whole, you'll enjoy this show. While it's not explicitly for adults, parental guidance is suggested—younger kids may have trouble getting some of the concepts presented here, and Nye does occasionally talk about adult topics.
Are you looking for a show to help young kids develop an interest in science? If so, then Emily's Wonder Lab might be perfect for you. There's only one season available, but it's packed with ten fun, engaging episodes that explore topics ranging from solar ovens to non-Newtonian fluids.
If shows like Beakman's World, Bill Nye the Science Guy, or Mr. Wizard hold a special place in your heart, help your family experience the same magic with episodes of Emily's Wonder Lab.
There's one huge plot hole that most science fiction and space media fail to account for: The human body requires some very specific conditions to keep functioning the way it's supposed to. This isn't just limited to things like access to air and water, either. Our bodies rely on gravity more than you'd expect. With that in mind, what does spending a year in space actually do to people?
A Year in Space tracks astronaut Scott Kelly through twelve months on the International Space Station. Interestingly, Kelly is a twin—his brother, astronaut Mike Kellu, remained back on Earth. That gave scientists a basis for comparison, and offers a fascinating look at the changes caused by living in zero gravity for a year.
If you were a fan of Mythbusters, you'll probably love White Rabbit Project. Starring some of the Mythbusters team, including Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara, this show follows a similar premise that Mythbusters did. It isn't exactly a sequel, however—White Rabbit Project is something completely new.
This show sees the team do everything from create a cyborg cockroach, rank the weirdest World War II weaponry, and examine some of history's greatest heists. It has its own feel and style, but still involves plenty of wacky experiments.
Chances are, if you've spent pretty much any time on the internet, you've come across a conspiracy theory or twelve. Even before the internet, everyone seemed to have some secret truth that “They” didn't want you to know. Whether it's the “Paul is dead'' theory about the Beatles replacing Paul McCartney with a lookalike, or the idea that the moon landing took place on a soundstage, everybody has heard at least one.
Conspiracies aims to explore some of the conspiracy theories out there, but not strictly to debunk them. This show questions every aspect of the theories, from the stories themselves, to the evidence for and against them. They cover everything from alien landings, to assassinations, to Hollywood and the music industry.
If your scientific interests have more to do with human psychology than chemistry or physics, you'll probably enjoy 100 Humans. This show takes a softer approach to science, so you won't see any strict control groups here. Instead, the team has amassed a group of 100 participants who get asked to demonstrate everything from the effectiveness of positive and negative reinforcement, to whether you can trust your senses, to how the majority of people prefer to use the toilet. It's clever, funny, and guaranteed to answer at least a few burning questions.
If you're looking for a rabbit hole to fall into, why not pick one that helps you learn at the same time? These shows tackle a variety of topics, demonstrate the scientific method, and help improve our understanding of the world—and each other.
