In recent years, the increase in quality television programming has included an increase in interesting series, especially for those of us who like to watch science-related content. Thanks to the series, science has become more accessible, interesting and fun for all audiences.
Series about science that you should not miss
Cosmos: A Space-Time Odyssey (2014-)
If you have already seen the old one Carl Sagan’s universe, it won’t let you down either. This continuation of the science popularizer and astrophysicist’s groundbreaking 1980s series, hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Explores the grandeur and complexities of the universe. With stunning visuals, “Cosmos” takes viewers on a journey through space and time, examining our place within the universe. There are 3 seasons of the new Cosmos saga.
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
This long-running sitcom, whose series ran for 12 seasons, Revolves around a group of friends, scientists from different disciplinesThem, their environment, relationships… from a ‘nerd’ perspective. Despite being primarily a comedy, the series often incorporates actual scientific principles and concepts into its storylines, with a particular focus on physics and astronomy and even famous scientists, including legendary theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. Also includes a guest appearance.
Planet Earth (2006)
This ground-breaking BBC natural history documentary series explores the wonders of our planet in stunning high definition. If you are interested in biology, ecology or simply the beauty of nature, this series is for you. Besides, Narrated by David Attenborough and Sigourney Weaver, There are 11 episodes.
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Bill Nye Saves the World (2017-2018, Netflix)
mechanical engineer Bill Nye, the beloved “science guy”, hosts this talk show that aims to debunk pseudoscientific claims and myths on topics ranging from climate change to fad diets with the help of celebrity guests and science correspondents. It has 3 seasons consisting of 25 episodes.
The Code (2011, BBC)
This documentary series Plunges into the world of mathematics, It shows how mathematical patterns and structures underlie the world around us. It covers topics such as fractals, the famous Fibonacci sequence, and the concept of infinity. There are 3 episodes.
Dinosaur (1991 – 1994)
This family comedy presents a world populated by anthropomorphic dinosaurs. Despite being a comedy series, Allows you to enter the world of paleontology and Earth’s history In quite an entertaining way.
Numb3rs (2005-2010)
This crime drama series tells the story of A young mathematician who uses his skills to solve complex criminal cases for the FBI, The series skillfully integrates mathematical concepts and principles throughout its storylines, making it a fun way to learn the subject. And it shows how mathematical principles can be applied to solve real-world problems. It has 6 seasons and a total of 118 episodes.
Rotten (2018-2020, Netflix)
This documentary series explores the often disturbing truths behind the global food industry. During their two seasons, they manage to provide us with data on the science of food production, including agricultural practices. food security And the environmental impact of our choices.
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Mind, in a Nutshell (2019- Netflix)
To conclude, another documentary series, this time narrated by American actress Emma Stone, It takes a fascinating look at the workings of our brains. Each episode focuses on a different aspect of our brain’s functioning, such as dreams, anxiety and memory. It has 2 seasons.
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