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The Nature of Things

The Nature of Things (1960)

November. 06,1960

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The Nature of Things

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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The Nature of Things

1960 / TV-PG

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 64 : 2025

11 Episode

Episode 1 - Teenager

January. 02,2025

The science of adolescence: understanding this dramatic, mysterious and critically important phase of life, for humans and other animals.

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Episode 2 - Sweat!

January. 09,2025

As global temperatures rise, Anthony Morgan investigates the human body's natural cooling system; he examines sweat, an often underappreciated bodily function and its crucial role.

Episode 3 - Foodspiracy

January. 16,2025

Sarika Cullis-Suzuki and Anthony Morgan study ultra-processed foods; they examine why these foods are appealing; they investigate the health effects.

Episode 4 - Shared Planet: Cities

January. 23,2025

From New York to Kolkata, there are surprising benefits to us that come from sharing space with the wildlife in our cities.

Episode 5 - Shared Planet: Open Spaces

January. 30,2025

Grasslands account for half of the total land area on the planet and most have been converted for human use; there are some places though where people and wildlife can both prosper by sharing space.

Episode 6 - Shared Planet: Waters

February. 06,2025

Water provides the largest habitat on Earth, but water-dependent wildlife is declining fast. Learning to share these watery worlds can offer a brighter future for the entire planet.

Episode 7 - Shared Planet: Forests

February. 13,2025

Forests are essential for life on our planet, but humans are cutting more down every year; these inspiring people are reshaping how we live and work in Earth's forests, sharing space with wildlife.

Episode 8 - The Secret Knowledge of Animals

February. 20,2025

From goats that can sense upcoming volcanic eruptions to birds that know how to avoid tsunamis and cyclones, scientists are using wearable technology to tap into the "secret knowledge" of animals.

Episode 9 - Singing Back the Buffalo

March. 05,2025

A richly visual and deeply uplifting story of humanity’s connections to buffalo how their return to the Great Plains can usher in a new era of sustainability and balance.

Episode 10 - Dances with Cranes

March. 13,2025

A year in the life of whooping cranes, and the humans saving them from extinction.

Episode 11 - Plastic People

March. 20,2025

Microplastics are everywhere. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki joins science journalist Ziya Tong for an investigation into our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health.

Seasons 63 : 2024

14 Episode

Seasons 62 : 2023

13 Episode

Seasons 61 : 2021

14 Episode

Seasons 60 : 2020

14 Episode

Seasons 59 : 2019

1 Episode

Seasons 58 : 2018

11 Episode