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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Season 18
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The People You Never See
The series' 18th season starts with "The People You Never See," a report on victims of cerebral palsy.
Dec 14, 1977 -
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The Evolution Of Flight
Pedestrian malls, car-free zones and multipurpose subway systems are examined in a study of urban planning and urban renewal.
Dec 21, 1977 -
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The Geese Of Wascana
Visit to marshes of Regina where Canada Geese spend winter on open water.
Dec 28, 1977 -
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Radiation: In Sickness And In Health
Jan 4, 1978 -
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Radiation: Nuclear Power
A look at advantages and dangers of nuclear energy, focusing special attention on problem of waste disposal.
Jan 11, 1978 -
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The Cry Of The Gull
The Cry of the Gull examines the effect of chemical pollutants on Lake Ontario wildlife
Jan 18, 1978 -
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E7
Space Shuttle
A look at the next development in space research: establishing a space colony supporting 10,000 people in an Earth-like environment.
Jan 25, 1978 -
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Twins: And Then There Were Two
This is first of a two-part report which looks at both scientific and human side of twins.
Feb 1, 1978 -
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Twins: Matching Genes
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.
Feb 8, 1978 -
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When Men Play Gods
he creation of new organisms using a technique called recombinant DNA
Feb 22, 1978 -
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Patterns of Pain / The Gannets of Bonaventure
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
Mar 11, 1978
