Bill Nye Saves the World

In search of better sleep, correspondents seek out NASA scientists and a professional cuddler. Bill busts myths about naps, dreams and turkey.

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It's one thing here on earth, where we have sunrises and sunsets

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Scientists have proven sleep deprivation can have a profound impact

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it's one of our very favorite activities.

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be able to tell you when to avoid light, when to see light,

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This is sort of the closest I'll likely get.

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So, when you were living on Mars in Utah...

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Oh my God. They had their blood taken every so often,

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So as not to break the simulation.

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so let's get our facts straight.

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in my dream and sometimes on stage.

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Okay, thank you thanks for that. I just needed a minute.

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From University of Southern California, Professor Raj Dasgupta.

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They're worrying about all of our usual thoughts and concerns,

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and the disorder of sleep paralysis

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Sleep keeps you from

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and we at least believe, that's so that they have

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where the area, the prefrontal cortex behind their forehead

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you kind of replay that dream to yourself, especially that moment

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and on a screen they can throw up what combination of images

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And if you have a dream of drowning or gasping,

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That is your entry level sleepwalking.

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who specialize in a particular form of relaxation.

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Just lean into it?

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Dr. Dan...So, you went to Harvard. Legit.

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The action of cuddling, helps the pituitary gland

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With Dr. Dan's approval I'm ready to embrace the cuddle party. ..

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May I massage your feet?

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Like most people, sometimes I have trouble getting to sleep,

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So you're not just an amazing basketball coach,

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Turn these lights off.

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Thanks for having me, Bill.

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-This is-- -A classic example...

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someone gets really sick, the infection keeps rising...

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