logo
TikTok/billnye
TikTok/billnye

Bill Nye the Science Guy Tackles the Topic of Skin Colors in an Interesting New TikTok Video

Odette Odendaal
Jul 21, 2020
06:40 P.M.

Popular “Science Guy” Bill Nye used science to explain why people have different skin colour in a new video posted barely a day ago, and it already garnered over 2 million views.

Advertisement

On July 18, Bill Nye posted a scientific take on the reason for people having different skin colour as his latest TikTok video, and it since went viral, already having had over 2 million views.

Advertisement

The 64-year-old television personality who tackled all sorts of science things as “Bill Nye The Science Guy,” began his explanation by showing a map of the continents. A colour-coded system showed the amount of ultraviolet light each region received, and it clearly showed how the levels went down the further it went from the equator.

If you’re wearing one of these, you’re protecting yourself and those around you.

Pointing to the African continent, Nye told viewers that everyone descended from there. Since its also close to the equator where the ultraviolet light is more intense, the skin is darker to help regulate the Vitamin D intake. The less intense the ultraviolet light, the lighter the skin tone would be.

Advertisement

“And that’s it, everybody. That’s why we have different coloured skin,” Nye concluded the short and informative clip. “But we’re all one species, but we’re not treating each other fairly. Not everyone is getting an even shake, so it’s time to change things.”

In his previous video on TikTok, Nye tackled the reason why “people in the scientific community” urge people to wear face masks amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Advertisement

Using a simple experiment, Nye showed how a face mask could be very effective in the prevention of contracting any unwanted airborne particles. Unable to blow out a candle through a “homemade” face mask, Nye said:

“It blocks the movement of air very effectively. If you’re wearing one of these, you’re protecting yourself and those around you.”

According to reports, scientific research showed that the transmission of COVID-19 went down by 85% when people committed to wearing face masks, as the virus infects through the transmission of respiratory droplets.

Advertisement

The virus doesn't discriminate - something some people of colour experience even within their own communities, as Jada Pinkett-Smith, revealed late in May.

Jada Pinkett Smith attends the 2019 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT. | Source: Getty Images.

Jada Pinkett Smith attends the 2019 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT. | Source: Getty Images.

Pinkett-Smith is lighter in colour than others of the same race within her community, and she elaborated that at times she got bullied because of it.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
info

We at news.AmoMama.com do our best to give you the most updated news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, but the situation is constantly changing. We encourage readers to refer to the online updates from CDС, WHO, or Local Health Departments to stay updated.Take care!

Related posts

I Was Telling My Colleague about a Terrible Date When Suddenly I Realized a Shocking Truth Looking at Her Phone

February 29, 2024

I Was Telling My Colleague about a Terrible Date When Suddenly I Realized a Shocking Truth Looking at Her Phone

February 06, 2024

Single Mom Expected to Pay $150 Towards Bill Though Her Share Only Amounted to $25

January 28, 2024

A Woman Caught Her Mother-in-Law on Camera – Left Shocked by What She Saw

February 19, 2024

How Michael Jackson Would Look without Plastic Surgery before His Passing At 50: Photo via AI

February 27, 2024

Man Kept Childhood Secret for 20 Years & Comes Clean at Brother's Wedding – 'I Got So Much Trouble for That'

February 19, 2024

Man Kept Childhood Secret for 20 Years & Comes Clean at Brother's Wedding – 'I Got So Much Trouble for That'

February 08, 2024

Gia Olimp Is Anthony Carrigan's Wife Whom He Met on the Subway by Chance

December 06, 2023

Mom Realizes Her Son Is Still Alive After Noticing Detail on the Body During His Funeral

December 27, 2023

Woman's Actions after Yelling at Daughter Touched People Deeply – 'You're Healing My Inner Child'

February 29, 2024

Mom Shows 'Busy Day' Meals for Her 1 and 3-Year-Old Daughters in Viral Video, Faces Backlash: 'Poor Children'

February 11, 2024

Man Grieves Love of His Life He Lost Decades Prior, Bartender Stuns Him by Easily Finding Her on Facebook

February 01, 2024

Mom Visits Daughter at What Seems Like Airbnb, Gasps When She Sees Familiar Picture on the Wall

January 13, 2024

Bride Shopping for Wedding Dress Has 'Blood Leave' Her Body When She Wanted to Pay

January 10, 2024