The Nature of Things Season 53

October. 03,2013      TV-PG
Rating:
8.4
Trailer Synopsis

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.

Episode 19 : Making Wild Canada
April. 10,2014
Making the incredible Wild Canada series. Meet Jeff Turner, the series director, and see stories from the field.
Episode 18 : Wild Canada: Ice Edge
April. 03,2014
In the country's harshest climate, the wildlife survive in the tundra of ice.
Episode 17 : Wild Canada: The Heartland
March. 27,2014
From the prairies to Canada's vast boreal forest that stretches almost from coast to coast, we reveal a huge wilderness of extremes that has been shaped over millennia by both humans and wildfires. Here pronghorn antelope, the fastest hoofed land animal on earth, still haunt the grasslands, the elusive wolverine thrives in the icy remote northern forests and beaver share their cozy lodges with grateful muskrats.
Episode 16 : Wild Canada: The Wild West
March. 20,2014
From the Rockies to the Pacific, western Canada has astonishing wildlife and landscapes, some of which have been influenced by early humans.
Episode 15 : Wild Canada: The Eternal Frontier
March. 13,2014
A remarkable journey across Canada’s natural landscapes revealing the surprising influence early humans had on the land and its wildlife.
Episode 14 : The Allergy Fix
February. 27,2014
Scientists are attacking food allergies in new and inventive ways, driven by the alarming increase in the number of people, particularly children, who suffer from them – and can die from them.
Episode 13 : Trek of the Titans
January. 30,2014
A rare look at the leatherback turtle as it migrates between the chilly waters off Eastern Canada and the sunny beaches of the Caribbean.
Episode 12 : Secrets in the Bones - The Hunt for the Black Death Killer
January. 16,2014
The quest to solve a great mystery in history: Identify the Black Death killer and unlock secrets that could save millions of lives.
Episode 11 : How to Be a Wild Elephant
January. 09,2014
Orphan elephant Sities must learn how to be a wild elephant when she leaves the safety of a Kenyan sanctuary to begin her journey back to freedom.
Episode 10 : The Great Butterfly Hunt
January. 02,2014
Canadian scientist Fred Urquhart unravels the mystery of the monarch's winter home.
Episode 9 : Where Am I?
December. 05,2013
Episode 8 : Survival of the Fabulous
November. 28,2013
Episode 7 : A Dog's Life
November. 21,2013
Episode 6 : Untangling Alzheimer's
November. 14,2013
Episode 5 : Invasion of the Brain Snatchers
October. 31,2013
Episode 4 : Brain Magic: The Power of Placebo
October. 24,2013
What if each of us could make the symptoms of an illness disappear? Cast a spell so powerful it would actually heal our bodies, help us walk, or breathe better? For centuries placebos have been thought of as just fake medicine, but Brain Magic: The Power of Placebo explores the growing scientific evidence that placebos can have powerful—and real—effects on our minds and bodies.
Episode 3 : Myth or Science 2: The Quest for Perfection
October. 17,2013
Dr. Jennifer Gardy is back. But this time, Dr. Gardy’s journey of scientific discovery will plumb our very hopes and dreams - our quest for self-improvement. Are raw vegetables really better for you? Can you be fat and fit? Should you ditch caffeine? Dr. Gardy puts her own body on the line in lively experiments and scientific investigations to discover whether many popular health claims are science fact or science fiction.
Episode 2 : Ticked Off: The Mystery of Lyme Disease
October. 10,2013
Lyme disease, a mysterious tick-borne illness, has become one of the fastest-spreading diseases in North America. Tiny, dangerous and once uncommon, the population of ticks is growing at an alarming rate. The documentary explores how climate change has hastened the spread of the ticks and this devastating disease, one that is often misdiagnosed and mistreated, and is mired in medical controversy.
Episode 1 : Carpe Diem: A Fishy Tale
October. 03,2013
North America is under attack by a sly and wily aquatic invader. Introduced in the ‘70s for the purpose of cleaning up algae in fish ponds, the aggressive Asian carp escaped into the Mississippi river system during floods. The 50-kilogram bottom feeders have advanced north at a surprising rate, becoming a familiar sight with their frenzied and often physically threatening mass leaps into the air. Despite their fascination with this newcomer, scientists on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border agree this invader is a threat we need to take seriously.

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.
Season 63 2024
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