The Nature of Things

  • Estrenada: Nov 1960
  • Episodios: 1046
  • Seguidores: 14
  • En emisión
  • CBC
  • Jueves a las 20
  • Documentary

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Temporada 10
10x1
Danger: Man At Work - In the Balance
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Fecha de emisión
Sept 24, 1969
Part one of a six-part series on pollution. This program shows how the comparatively new science of ecology has shown that the fate of life on earth lies in the balance - unless man stops taking from nature without giving anything back.
10x2
Danger: Man At Work - The Urban Crisis
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Oct 01, 1969
Part two of a six-part series on pollution. The ways man has succeeded, and failed, to duplicate in his cities the checks and balances of the natural environment. At its best, the city .. show full overview
10x3
Danger: Man At Work - Water
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Oct 08, 1969
The third program in a six-part series about pollution. This program shows how water is distributed throughout our environment, how it purifies itself, and how man has maltreated it. .. show full overview
10x4
Danger: Man At Work - Air Pollution
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Fecha de emisión
Oct 15, 1969
Fourth program in a six-part series on pollution. The program show the history of air pollution from the advent of coal-burning in the 14th Century, through the Industrial Revolution. .. show full overview
10x5
Danger: Man At Work - Pesticides
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Fecha de emisión
Oct 22, 1969
Fifth in a six-part series on pollution. All pesticides are poisonous in greater or lesser degrees. Most experts regard them as short-term solutions to pest control. They kill not only .. show full overview
10x6
Danger: Man At Work - The Global Crisis
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Fecha de emisión
Oct 29, 1969
Final program of a sub-series on pollution and conservation. This program offers statements and observations by experts on the extent of pollution in the world today and what can be done .. show full overview
10x7
The Ages of Man: A Day in the Life of a G.P. (1)
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Fecha de emisión
Nov 05, 1969
A 24-hour day in the life of a young family physician, Dr. Reg Perkin, covering everything from his 7 am jogging to his 10 am tonsillectomy operation; his afternoon office hours; his .. show full overview
10x8
The Ages of Man: A Breath of Life (2)
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Fecha de emisión
Nov 12, 1969
Every year, over 12,000 Canadians are born with serious inherited defects. Maureen McChesney, 12, is one. A victim of cystic fibrosis, she must sleep in a special mist tent, take 110 .. show full overview
10x9
The Ages of Man: The Attack on Cancer (3)
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Nov 26, 1969
This program focuses on the research into the effects of drugs on cancers in mice being conducted by the internationally renowned cancer team at Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital. .. show full overview
10x10
The Ages of Man: Drugs
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Fecha de emisión
Dic 10, 1969
A study of how medical researchers are using animals to determine the effect of drugs such as marijuana and LSD, and even liquor, on man.
10x11
The Ages of Man: The Cell (5)
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Dic 17, 1969
The theme of biology for the past 20 years has been the origin of biological constancy. The theme of the next 20 years will be the origin of biological diversity. This program explains .. show full overview
10x12
The Ages of Man: Arthritis (6)
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Fecha de emisión
Dic 24, 1969
One quarter of all Canadians will be affected some time in their lives by arthritis. This program looks at a case of rheumatoid arthritis, the drug treatments available, and some of the .. show full overview
10x13
The Ages of Man: Science Decade (7)
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Fecha de emisión
Dic 31, 1969
This program is a brief review of the main achievements of science over the past ten years, and attempts to anticipate some of the advancements which may be expected in the seventies. .. show full overview
10x14
The Ages of Man: Heart Disease (8)
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Ene 07, 1970
A look at the coronary thrombosis which kills three out of ten adults; heart research in Canada.
10x15
The Ages of Man: Transplants (9)
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Fecha de emisión
Ene 15, 1970
History and research in the field of organ transplants.
10x16
The Ages of Man: A Definition of Death (10)
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Fecha de emisión
Ene 22, 1970
When is a man dead? Canadian physicians discuss the medical, ethical and legal questions involved with death, organ transplants and maintaining physical life after the death of the brain. (Last of the series).
10x17
Wild Africa: As It Was (1)
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Fecha de emisión
Feb 25, 1970
A look at the luxuriant parks and reserves where various species of wild animals and birds still survive.
10x18
A Sense of Time (1)
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Mar 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, a sense of communication with the past and a greater awareness of what has shaped today's world.
10x19
Wild Africa: Something New (2)
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Mar 25, 1970
Africa as it was during the 18th and 19th centuries. Final program in this season's series.
10x20
A Sense of Time (2)
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Fecha de emisión
Mar 26, 1970
Second in a series of three programs on Canada's museums. This program presents views from adults — those who feel that the past has no relevance to their lives, and others who find .. show full overview
10x21
A Sense of Time (3)
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Fecha de emisión
Abr 02, 1970
A look "backstage" at the Ontario Science Center, the Royal Ontario Museum and Old Fort Henry.
10x22
Oceanography
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Fecha de emisión
May 14, 1970
Recent advances in oceanography.
10x23
Continental Drift
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Fecha de emisión
May 21, 1970
The theory that the Earth's continents are moving is examined.
10x24
Sense Substitution
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May 28, 1970
Research on new electronics and mechanical devices to help the blind and deaf realize true sensory perception.
10x25
Physical Sciences: Stellar Evolution
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Fecha de emisión
Jun 04, 1970
The latest observations of astronomers have turned up new kinds of stars; mysterious emanations from deep in space called pulsars and quasars.
10x26
Physical Sciences: Making Waves
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Fecha de emisión
Jun 11, 1970
Research into the physics of sound and hearing has caused increasing alarm among scientists and physicians about the effects of high noise levels upon people, and the destructive psychological and physical effects of constant noise pollution.
10x27
Physical Sciences: Energy Conversion
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Fecha de emisión
Jun 18, 1970
The physics of energy and the problem of producing large quantities of energy with little pollution form the basis of this program.
10x28 Final de temporada
Physical Sciences: Laser
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Fecha de emisión
Jun 25, 1970
The qualities of laser and normal light are contrasted. Final program in the series.

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