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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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Episode 1 - Teenager
Release Date: 2025-01-02The 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!
Release Date: 2025-01-09As 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.
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Episode 3 - Foodspiracy
Release Date: 2025-01-16Sarika Cullis-Suzuki and Anthony Morgan study ultra-processed foods; they examine why these foods are appealing; they investigate the health effects.
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Episode 4 - Shared Planet: Cities
Release Date: 2025-01-23From New York to Kolkata, there are surprising benefits to us that come from sharing space with the wildlife in our cities.
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Episode 5 - Shared Planet: Open Spaces
Release Date: 2025-01-30Grasslands 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.
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Episode 6 - Shared Planet: Waters
Release Date: 2025-02-06Water 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.
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Episode 7 - Shared Planet: Forests
Release Date: 2025-02-13Forests 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.
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Episode 8 - The Secret Knowledge of Animals
Release Date: 2025-02-20From 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.
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