Shows such as The Big Bang Theory are encouraging younger folk to stay indoors twiddling knobs on games consoles rather than enjoying nature, study Kids won't go outdoors (Image: Getty Images)

Britain has bred a nation of “vampire kids”. ‌

Gen Z youngsters are spending days indoors without sunlight as they are so hooked on shows and social media feeds that don’t focus on showing nature. ‌

Experts have branded it part of a “nature deficit” sweeping the world. ‌

They say geeky shows such as The Big Bang Theory are encouraging younger folk to stay indoors twiddling knobs on games consoles and indulging in streaming marathons on the sofa, just like the show’s scientist characters.

Eggheads also said music lyrics are not featuring nature references as much as they did decades

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