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The Nature of Things

Season 25 1984 - 1985

  • 1984-10-11T00:00:00Z on CBC Television
  • 45m
  • 9h 45m (13 episodes)
  • Canada
  • English
  • Documentary
Hosted by the world-renowned geneticist and environmentalist, David Suzuki, every week presents stories that are driven by a scientific understanding of the world.

15 episodes

Season Premiere: Treating chronic back pain; mobile data terminals for emergency personnel; and individuals tracking birds in Ontario and observing their behaviour so that a bird atlas can be published.

A visit to Kunde Hospital, built in a remote Himalayan village by New Zealand explorer Sir Edmund Hillary; a look at the use of computers for dance notation which record a dancer's movement; and a camera that can perform complex film tracking shots through miniature sets.

1984-10-25T00:00:00Z

25x03 Prairie Waters

25x03 Prairie Waters

  • 1984-10-25T00:00:00Z45m

An exploration of Manitoba's Delta Marsh and its animal, bird and plant life.

1984-11-01T01:00:00Z

25x04 The Miracle of Life

25x04 The Miracle of Life

  • 1984-11-01T01:00:00Z45m

Host David Suzuki presents film footage of the reproductive process of mitosis, the first division of an egg that initiates the process of reproducing life. The story follows the development of the human fetus from conception until it enters the outside world.

Chinese Wall Paintings: Observing the detailed and time-consuming work involved in restoring two large fourteenth century wall paintings owned by the Royal Ontario Museum. Erie Ice: A look at the formation of ice ridges that can force themselves down into the lake bottom, carving huge gouges when they shift. Fly Fishing: A look at the sport of fly fishing, examining the life cycle of the brook trout and the mayfly and showing how detailed knowledge of the river ecosystem is necessary for successful angling.

A look at how various species of plant life lure insects and animals to effect the pollination process.

Drought in Africa: A brief look at the drought conditions in Ethiopia and the need for solutions at the village level. Where the Bay Becomes the Sea: A documentary about the fragile and complex marine ecosystem in the Bay of Fundy. The film traces relationships within the food chain - from tiny plankton to birds and seals and finally to whales and humans.[397] Insect Communication: A look at the hearing and sound-producing mechanisms of insects, used for attracting a mate, defining territory, and defending against bats.

Tonight's topics "Making Moves" Nerve-controlled movement is one of evolution's great innovations. We take if for granted until we're faced with its loss as are victims of spinal chord injuries. Research into basic nerve-muscle mechanisms hold promise for the recovery of movement after spinal chord injuries. And, Orchids and Juggling.

1984-12-27T01:00:00Z

25x09 Voices in the Wind

25x09 Voices in the Wind

  • 1984-12-27T01:00:00Z45m

A historical look at the evolution of the pipe organ.

Tonight: "Dinosaur" The vanished world of a highly specialized species, the dinosaur. is pieced together with evidence from fossilized footprints, bones and pollen, and from habitats such as the Everglades.

CPR: Reversing Sudden Death: a British Columbia campaign to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the general population. Catching the Wind: An examination of the skill and scientific expertise required for world-class sailing. Environmental Sculpture: In his studio in Oakville, sculptor Joseph Patriska creates art which urges government and industry to commit to a cleaner environment.

David Suzuki takes a look at the potential hazards of pollution and mismanagement of one of the world's greatest sources of fresh water — the Great Lakes.

Tonight, an overview of the provocative series A PLANET FOR THE TAKING that begins on CBC Television Wednesday, February 6. This preview introduces viewers to a new perspective on our human role in nature. Also, Blue Babies - infants born with a heart defect are sometimes unable to receive sufficient oxygen. And, High Flight - research into the workings of bird lungs.

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