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The Nature of Things
The Nature of Things

Season 10

September 24, 1969

28 Episodes

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Episodes

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E1

Danger: Man At Work - In The Balance

September 24, 1969

Part a six-part series on pollution. This program shows how comparatively new science of ecology has shown fate of life on earth lies in balance.

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Danger: Man At Work - The Urban Crisis

October 1, 1969

Part two of a six-part series on pollution. The ways man has succeeded, and failed, to duplicate in his cities checks and balances of natural environment.

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Danger: Man At Work - Water

October 8, 1969

The third program in a six-part series about pollution. This program shows how water is distributed.

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Danger: Man At Work - Air Pollution

October 15, 1969

Fourth program in a six-part series on pollution. The program show history of air pollution from advent of coal-burning in 14th Century.

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Danger: Man At Work - Pesticides

October 22, 1969

Fifth in a six-part series on pollution. All pesticides are poisonous in greater or lesser degrees.

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Danger: Man At Work - The Global Crisis

October 29, 1969

Final program of a sub-series on pollution and conservation. This program offers statements and observations by experts on extent of pollution in world today and what can be done to improve it.

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The Ages Of Man: A Day In The Life Of A G.P.

November 5, 1969

A 24-hour day in life of a young family physician, Dr Reg Perkin, covering everything from his 7 am jogging to his 10 am tonsillectomy operation.

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The Ages Of Man: A Breath Of Life

November 12, 1969

Every year, over 12,000 Canadians are born with serious inherited defects. Maureen McChesney, 12, is one.

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The Ages Of Man: The Attack On Cancer

November 26, 1969

This program focuses on research into effects of drugs on cancers in mice being conducted by internationally renowned cancer team at Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital.

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E10

The Ages Of Man: Drugs

December 10, 1969

A study of how medical researchers are using animals to determine effect of drugs such as marijuana and LSD, and.

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The Ages Of Man: The Cell

December 17, 1969

The theme of biology for past 20 years has been origin of biological constancy. The theme of next 20 years will be origin of biological diversity.

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The Ages Of Man: Arthritis

December 24, 1969

One quarter of all Canadians will be affected some time in their lives by arthritis.

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The Ages of Man: Decade Science Review

December 31, 1969

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The Ages Of Man: Heart Disease

January 7, 1970

A look at coronary thrombosis which kills three out of ten adults; heart research in Canada.

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E15

The Ages Of Man: Transplants

January 15, 1970

History and research in field of organ transplants.

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The Ages Of Man: A Definition Of Death

January 22, 1970

When is a man dead? Canadian physicians discuss medical, ethical and legal questions involved with death, organ transplants.

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E17

Wild Africa: As It Was

February 25, 1970

A look at luxuriant parks and reserves where various species of wild animals and birds still survive.

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E18

A Sense Of Time

March 19, 1970

First in a three-part series visiting some of Canada's 700 museums in an attempt to show how people of all ages use them for self-discovery.

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Wild Africa: Something New

March 25, 1970

Africa as it was during 18th and 19th centuries. Final program in this season's series.

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E20

A Sense Of Time

March 26, 1970

Second in a series of three programs on Canada's museums. This program presents views from adults - those who feel past has no relevance to their lives, and others who find themselves culturally enriched by past.

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E21

A Sense Of Time

April 2, 1970

A look "backstage" at Ontario Science Center, Royal Ontario Museum and Old Fort Henry.

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E22

Oceanography

May 14, 1970

Recent advances in oceanography.

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E23

Continental Drift

May 21, 1970

The theory that Earth's continents are moving is examined.

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E24

Sense Substitution

May 28, 1970

Research on new electronics and mechanical devices to help blind and deaf realize true sensory perception.

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E25

Physical Sciences: Stellar Evolution

June 4, 1970

The latest observations of astronomers have turned up new kinds of stars; mysterious emanations from deep in space called pulsars and quasars.

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E26

Physical Sciences: Making Waves

June 11, 1970

Research into physics of sound and hearing has caused increasing alarm among scientists and physicians about effects of high noise levels upon people, and destructive psychological and physical effects of constant noise pollution.

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Physical Sciences: Energy Conversion

June 18, 1970

The physics of energy and problem of producing large quantities of energy with little pollution form basis of this program.

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Physical Sciences: Laser

June 25, 1970

The qualities of laser and normal light are contrasted. Final program in series.