The Nature of Things
TV-PG
8.4
1960
Documentary
The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging. The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.
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- Cast:
- Sarika Cullis-Suzuki , Anthony Morgan
Episode 11 : The Wonder of the Northern Lights
January. 13,2019
The aurora borealis delights and amazes us, but we're just beginning to understand its beauty.
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Episode 10 : Food for Thought
January. 06,2019
When it comes to diet, we swallow a lot of advice. Food for Thought sorts through the latest science to create a new recipe for health.
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Episode 9 : Stay-at-Home Animal Dads
December. 02,2018
From emus to penguins, meet some of the most devoted stay-at-home animal dads on the planet.
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Episode 8 : The Genetic Revolution
November. 11,2018
Trailblazing scientists are making ground-breaking discoveries in the rapidly evolving world of genetic engineering.
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Episode 7 : Spying on Animals
November. 04,2018
A look at how innovations in remote unmanned cameras let us bear witness to animal behaviour 24/7 - almost anywhere on earth.
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Episode 6 : The Memory Mirage
October. 28,2018
Can we trust what we remember about our own lives? Memory scientists say most memories are full of distortions and errors.
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Episode 5 : The Real T.Rex
October. 21,2018
Join an investigative journey around the world to uncover the mysteries of the most famous dinosaur super-predator: the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Episode 4 : A Day in the Life of Earth
October. 14,2018
From volcanoes to earthquakes & dust migration to meteorites — scientists reveal how much the Earth changes in 24 hours.
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Episode 3 : Equus: The Story of the Horse - Chasing the Wind
October. 07,2018
How did humans save the wild horse from extinction? And how did we create over four hundred specialized breeds today?
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Episode 2 : Equus: The Story of the Horse - First Riders
September. 30,2018
Travel back to the moment humans tamed the horse, and learn how horsepower made history.
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Episode 1 : Equus: The Story of the Horse - Origins
September. 23,2018
A journey around the world and back in time to discover why horses and humans make perfect partners.
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Seasons
Season 63
New hosts Sarika Cullis-Suzuki and Anthony Morgan take on The Nature of Things, the world's longest-running science documentary series.
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