The Nature of Things(1960)
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.
- First aired:
- 1960-11-06
- Country:
- CA
- Network:
- CBC Television
Episodes
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1. The People You Never See
1977-12-14
The series' 18th season starts with "The People You Never See," a report on victims of cerebral palsy.
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2. The Evolution Of Flight
1977-12-21
Pedestrian malls, car-free zones and multipurpose subway systems are examined in a study of urban planning and urban renewal.
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3. The Geese Of Wascana
1977-12-28
Visit to marshes of Regina where Canada Geese spend winter on open water.
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4. Radiation: In Sickness And In Health
1978-01-04
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5. Radiation: Nuclear Power
1978-01-11
A look at advantages and dangers of nuclear energy, focusing special attention on problem of waste disposal.
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6. The Cry Of The Gull
1978-01-18
The Cry of the Gull examines the effect of chemical pollutants on Lake Ontario wildlife
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7. Space Shuttle
1978-01-25
A look at the next development in space research: establishing a space colony supporting 10,000 people in an Earth-like environment.
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8. Twins: And Then There Were Two
1978-02-01
This is first of a two-part report which looks at both scientific and human side of twins.
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9. Twins: Matching Genes
1978-02-08
Part two of a two-part study of twins and the research being conducted. This program shows how scientists use the phenomenon of twins to discover more about mankind in general, particularly in the field of genetics.
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10. When Men Play Gods
1978-02-22
he creation of new organisms using a technique called recombinant DNA
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11. Patterns of Pain / The Gannets of Bonaventure
1978-03-11
Two films featured: Patterns of Pain explores the perception of pain in our nervous systems; The Gannets of Bonaventure looks at the largest breeding colony of gannets in North America, on Bonaventure Island; and informs of threats to the colony from pollution and tourist traffic
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