"The Science Guy: Back to the Lab for FA," Nye breaks down the science behind Friedreich's ataxia (FA), a rare neuromuscular disease affecting roughly 5,000 Americans. Nye's father, siblings, and several cousins had spinocerebellar ataxia, another form of ataxia. Though the symptoms vary, both diseases are progressive over time and greatly impact coordination and speech. Nye partnered with the National Ataxia Foundation and for the series."
"I start the morning by bringing my wife coffee and newspapers The night before, we get the coffee ready. That's very important. There's something psychological about having to measure the coffee and the water in the morning - you don't want to deal with that. First thing, I get up, turn the coffee on, and feed the kitty cats. I take a meeting with them about what flavor cat food they like: tuna or ocean fish? Then I bring my wife coffee and newspapers."
Bill Nye has created multiple science programs, including the 1993-1999 Bill Nye the Science Guy and later spinoffs. Nye is focused on Friedreich's ataxia (FA), a rare neuromuscular disease affecting roughly 5,000 Americans, and has family history with spinocerebellar ataxia. He partnered with the National Ataxia Foundation to explain FA and raise awareness. Nye is an outspoken critic of proposed White House budget cuts to NASA that would reduce the Science Mission Directorate by 47% in 2026; the White House says the cuts will refocus NASA on core missions. Nye's daily routine includes preparing coffee, feeding cats, and bringing his wife newspapers.
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