The Nature of Things
The Nature of Things is one of the most successful series in the history of Canadian television. Hosted by the world-renowned geneticist and environmentalist David Suzuki.
- 1960-2026
- 65 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary
The Nature of Things is one of the most successful series in the history of Canadian television. Hosted by the world-renowned geneticist and environmentalist David Suzuki.
Season 21 Episode Guide
19 Episodes 1980 - 1981
Episode 1
Mount St. Helen
Wed, Oct 8, 1980
David Suzuki highlights eruption of Mount St. Helens volcano, uses of hovercraft by Canadian Coast Guard, new types of radar and effects.
Episode 2
Cystic Fibrosis/Whooping Crane/Cold-Water Survival
Wed, Oct 15, 1980
A report on cystic fibrosis, a genetic respiratory ailment that afflicts young people.
Episode 3
The Bare Necessity/Manatees/Ludhiana
Wed, Oct 22, 1980
Three films are featured: The Bare Necessity, dealing with human skin; Manatees, concerning a unique vegetarian creature.
Episode 4
Tar Wars
Wed, Oct 29, 1980
Documentary film on tar sands Atabaska.
Episode 5
Alternate Car Fuel/Surface Tension/Science Fair
Wed, Nov 5, 1980
Scheduled items include Alternate Car Fuel; Surface Tension and Science Fair.
Episode 6
Chinese Culture
Wed, Nov 12, 1980
The first of two hours filmed in China examines traditional aspects of Chinese culture- herbal medicine, acupuncture, language-.
Episode 7
Modern China
Wed, Nov 19, 1980
The professional and recreational activities of Chinese people are examined in a tour of their homes, factories and parks, as well as palaces.
Episode 8
Survival Instincts Of The Insect World/Sickle Cell Anemia
Wed, Nov 26, 1980
A magazine edition features items about survival instincts of insect world and research currently being conducted in regard to sickle cell anemia.
Episode 9
Invisible Astronomy
Wed, Dec 3, 1980
Host David Suzuki visits Algonquin Park Observatory and Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.
Episode 10
Prenatal Diagnosis Of Spina Bifida/Amniocentesis
Wed, Dec 10, 1980
Scheduled: Reports on prenatal diagnosis of spina bifida, Tay-Sachs disease and Down's syndrome using amniocentesis, ultrasonography and fetoscopy.
Episode 11
One Of The Family
Wed, Jan 7, 1981
A film from OECA about a Toronto family whose youngest child, a boy, was born with cerebral palsy.
Episode 12
Structure Of Birds Eggs/Newfound Land Oil
Wed, Jan 14, 1981
Magazine edition featuring following items - a report from State University of New York at Buffalo on structure of birds' eggs and how their porosity enables growing chick to breainside egg.
Episode 13
Poisoned Playgrounds/Charlie
Wed, Jan 28, 1981
Poisoned Playgrounds - A report by producer Heather Cook on use of pesticides in an Ontario community and action taken by parents.
Episode 14
The Moving Still
Wed, Feb 11, 1981
A look at history of scientific photography from its beginnings in 1837 to present-day use of high-speed cameras.
Episode 15
Sri Lanka: Island Of Serendib
Wed, Feb 18, 1981
The island paradise of Sri Lanka is visited in a comprehensive study that examines dangers its wildlife faces from cultural and technological changes.
Episode 16
Tar Sands
Wed, Mar 4, 1981
Documentary about oil sands.
Episode 17
Blackfly/Desalination/Memory - Come To Think Of It/Dr. Karl Illmensee
Wed, Mar 11, 1981
Blackfly: A look at life cycle of blackfly, and its effects in northern Canada and Africa.
Episode 18
The Foxes' Earth
Wed, Mar 25, 1981
For centuries people of village of Huasicancha in Peru lived under domination of others.
Episode 19
The Last Of Life/The Cajuns
Wed, Apr 1, 1981
The Last of Life: A look at geriatric medicine and some aspects of research into biology of aging.